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Welcome to Kakunodate
JR East Kakunodate station
The station building is shaped like a samurai residence-style Irimaya residence Yakui gate, which is suitable for Little Kyoto. We are striving to create the cleanest station space in Japan with the idea that please come again. Welcome to Kakunodate, a town where you can feel the transition of weeping cherry blossoms that color the four seasons.
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Recommended places to stop by
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about sightseeing in Kakunodate.
Semboku City Tourist Information Center "Kakunodate Station Storehouse"
If you would like to take a sightseeing taxi from Matsuba Station to Lake Tazawa, please ask our staff. They will check the operating times and make the reservation.
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Express pictures, characters, etc. with seedlings
Akita Inland Line
Enjoy a journey through the windows on the Akita Nairiku Line. Along the way, you can enjoy the unspoiled scenery of Japan and the countryside. Get off at Matsuba Station, the sixth station from Kakunodate Station.
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Matsuba Station
20 minutes by taxi
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Seasonal vegetables and mountain vegetables, selling and other crafts of vegetables
Murakko product building
This store sells a variety of local products, including seasonal vegetables and mountain delicacies. In the snack corner, you can enjoy homemade dishes made by farming mothers using rice and vegetables grown on their own farms. The soft serve ice cream made with local spinach, chestnuts, and buckwheat is popular. The train stops here for about 15 minutes, and restrooms are also available.
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Bronze statue of the legendary beautiful princess Tatsuko
Statue of Tatsuko
Lake Tazawa is Japan's deepest lake and one of its most transparent. It is 423.4 meters deep and has a circumference of 20 kilometers. In addition to offering dynamic scenery throughout the year, there are plenty of outdoor activities available. The bus will stop here for approximately 10 minutes.
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Mysterious Lake and Japan's Deepest Lake
Tazawako
The blue view of Lake Tazawa seen from Shirahama is exceptional. There is also a souvenir shop where you can see Akita dogs.
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The nearest station to Tazawako, Nyuto-Onsenkyo, and Tamagawa Onsen
JR East Tazawako station
You will arrive at JR Tazawako Station. If you are returning to JR Kakunodate Station, you can take the train. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
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