Tourist attractions

Kakunodate in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, is a town where Edo-period samurai residences still stand today. In the heart of this historically charm

The Kakunodate Hinamatsuri is held every year from mid-February to early March.

仙北市の紅葉は秋田駒ケ岳から始まり、乳頭温泉郷、田沢湖高原温泉郷、水沢温泉郷、玉川温泉周辺、そして田沢湖へ。　さらに抱返り渓谷、角館へと移りゆきます。

Another samurai residence street in Kakunodate When the Ashina clan built the town in 1620, 80 samurai banners began to live in Tamachi, the southern

Tamachi, where the Nishinomiya family lives, is another samurai residence street in Kakunodate. The five storehouses built from the Meiji to Taisho pe

"Protecting" and "nurturing" cherry blossomsCherry tree management and conservation are essential to enjoy beautiful flowers every year. Fertilization

Castle town of Kakunodate is filled with cherry blossoms

The former Ishiguro (Megumi) House was designed and built in 1935 and is a branch of the Buke Yashiki Ishiguroke. The interior features a modern Japan

Akita Prefecture designated historic site They were senior vassals of the Ashina clan, and after the Ashina clan died out, the family served the Satak

Semboku City designated historic site The family was a hereditary descendant of the Ashina clan dating back to their Aizu days, and later served the S

Semboku City designated historic siteA branch of the Satake clan, the family has been a senior vassal of the Satake clan since the time when the Satak

It quietly exudes a timeless traditional flavor.Our store was born in Kakunodate, a historic town overflowing with seasonal charm, and has been in the

The Aoyagi family samurai residence tells the story of 400 years of Michinoku history. In addition to the main house, the 10,000m2 (approx. 10,000m2)

Founded in 1689, this is a sake brewery with a long history. The elegant atmosphere of the brewery, the skill and spirit of sake brewing, and the fine

Traces of the castle town still remain It was the Ashina clan who created the townscape of Kakunodate that continues to this day in 1620 (Genwa 6), at

Akita Prefecture designated tangible cultural property The family is a subordinate to the Imamiya family, and came to Akita when the Satake clan was t

Shidarezakura that beautifully decorate samurai residencesIt dates back to the feudal era, about 360 years ago. When the wife of Yoshiaki, the second

Somei-Yoshino Cherry Blossoms on the Banks of the Hinokinai River (Nationally Designated Place of Scenic Beauty) A two-kilometer-long cherry blossom t

It was built in honor of Yoshiaki Sato, who was born in Kakunodate cho, and the achievements of Shinchosha, a literary publishing company founded by h

The works of local painters, including masters of modern Japanese painting, Hirafuku Hoan and his son Hyakuho, are on display. The site is the remains

The museum was opened in 1978 to promote birch crafts when it was designated as a national traditional craft. Demonstrations of Kabazaiku production a

Of all the samurai residences in Kakunodate, Akita, this is the only one where direct descendants continue to live in the main house. Because it conti

Located in the northernmost of the samurai residences street, it has also been clear that was the senior samurai of the time from the form of the mans

It is the upper house, which is said to be building of 1831 years (1831). Building of this region unique stables and farm work, has led to the residen