Reviving Cultural Heritage: Samurai Residences Representing Kakunodate
The Aoyagi family samurai residence tells the story of 400 years of history in the Michinoku region. Within its 3,000-tsubo (approximately 10,000 square meter) grounds, overflowing with flowers and plants, the site includes the main house, an armory, a museum dedicated to the "Kaitai Shinsho" (New Book of Anatomy), and six other museums, offering sword displays and local cultural experiences. With a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, there's always something interesting to see. Guided tours of the main house, which are not open to the public, are also popular. Enjoy a journey through history, experiencing and feeling its history firsthand.
Enjoy a wide variety of free historical experiences. Armor is also available for a fee.
You can take photos inside the beautiful mansion or stroll along the samurai residence street, and kimono rentals are also popular (fee applies, reservations required).
Located on the grounds of the Aoyagi family residence, the tea room offers Nanban tea brewed with Shinmei spring water, as well as popular matcha. The first floor is a shop (credit cards and electronic money payments accepted), and the second floor is an antique museum. 
| address | 〒014-0331 3 Omote-machi Shimocho, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture |
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| 電話番号 | 0187-54-3257 ✉ info@samuraiworld.com |
| FAX | 0187-53-2006 |
| 営業時間 |
Open all year round April - November 9:00 - 17:00 December - March 9:00 - 16:30 |
| 定休日 |
Open all year round |
| 価格帯 |
Individual: Adults 500 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 300 yen, Elementary School Students 200 yen Group: Adults 450 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 250 yen, Elementary School Students 150 yen Groups of 20 or more people *Admission is free for those with a disability certificate *Brochures in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean are available at the counter. |
| クレジットカード・電子決済 |
VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, JCB, Diners Club, Ginrei, Transportation IC Card, PayPay |
| 駐車場 | 50m from the town-operated parking lot; large bus parking available. |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| 関連リンク | |
| アクセス |
5 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes on foot from JR Kakunodate Station. |
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