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Hotels / Ryokan and Places to Stay
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- Tazawako Lake Resort & Onsen
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- 82-117 Azasimokouya, Tazawako Obonai Semboku Akita
- Standard Twin Non-Smoking
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- ¥8,980~
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- Kowakubi onsen Ryokan Syohoen
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- 268, Kowakubi, Kowakubi, Daisen-shi Akita
- Japanese Style Twin Room
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- ¥21,115~
- Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-refundable
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- ¥21,114~
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- Hotel Koshintei
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- Tazawaharuyama 135 Tazawako Tazawa, Semboku-shi Iwate
- Double or Twin JAPANESE ROOM
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- ¥11,716~
- Japanese-Style Room
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- ¥11,385~
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- Tazawako Kogen Resort Hotel New Sky
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- 73-3, Shimotakano, Obonai, Tazawako, Semboku Akita
- Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bath
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- ¥8,020~
- Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking - Non-refundable
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- ¥8,850~
Top Things to do
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- Kakunodate Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
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- Akita Prefecture kakunodate Omotemachishimocho 3
- The old mansion and prestigious Yakuimon (roofed gate) of the Aoyagi Family, vassals of Lord Ashina and Lord Satake. The architecture of the main building has remained unchanged for about 200 years and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. There are valuable armor and helmets, relating the history of the Aoyagi family, displayed in the armory. The Kaitaishinsho Gallery has displays about the history of the Aoyagi Family, the faithful Odano Naotake and “Kaitaishinsho” (a book of anatomy). There is an experience corner, shop, and a coffee shop for you to enjoy your journey back in time. In spring there is a new species of cherry tree that is said to be the only one of its type in Japan, called the Aoyagi eight-petaled red weeping cherry.
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- The Ishiguro Manor
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 1
- The Ishiguro family house is located to the north of Bukeyashiki Road (street of samurai houses). It is the oldest existing house in the samurai residence area of Kakunodate, and it is the only one allowing visitors to enter inside the house for viewing. It is estimated that the main building was built between the 18th and 19th centuries, the roof is thatched, the garden has moss that looks like water, and expresses a prestigious samurai style. It is a 20-minute walk from Kakunodate Station.
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- Ando Miso Soy Sauce Brewery
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachishimoshinmachi 27
- The former miso and soy sauce brewery was founded in 1853. The brick storehouse, built in the middle of the Meiji period, gives an atmosphere of long ago. You can enter the building and view the fusuma (sliding doors), hand-painted by Nishimiya Reiwa, free of charge. In the black plastered warehouse once used for storage, you can taste miso soup and pickles. You should definitely try the additive-free, naturally produced goods.
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- Kakunodate Kabazaiku Denshokan
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 10-1
- This is a tourist facility in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, established to promote the traditional Kakunodate craft of “Kabazaiku” (cherry bark art) which began as the craftwork of lower-grade samurai. Kabazaiku is characterized by the brilliant, deep coloring it gets from the bark of the mountain cherry tree, and is often used for making tea utensils and accessories. Inside the building Kabazaiku, handicraft, cultural and historical materials are on display, and the Kabazaiku creation demonstration corner is particularly popular. The building itself, made in the old Kakunodate architectural style, is a sight to see.
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- Kosendo
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachihigashikatsurakuchou 9
- A well-known udon & soba shop in an old temple school building of a former samurai residence, in Kakunodate Town, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. The specialties are a smooth rice plant udon using hinaijidori chicken or maitake mushroom, and locally-produced buke soba with buckwheat flour aroma bamboo shoot and beefsteak plant (macrophyll) tempura inside. It is a popular tourist spot for its exterior and interior that still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period.
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- Restaurant Kitagura
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachitamachikamichou 11-1
- This is a restaurant remodeled from a warehouse built in 1919, with an attractive subdued modern-retro atmosphere. One can enjoy coffee and a menu with locally-produced rice grown with few pesticides and fresh vegetables. The daily special lunch, available weekdays, is particularly popular. In the grounds of the “Akita Kakunodate Nishinomiyake” samurai residence, one can enjoy walking around Japanese-style sweet cafes and artifact exhibition spaces. Access from Kakunodate Station.
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- Nyuto Onsenkyo Taenoyu
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Tazawakobonai Komagatake 2-1
- This onsen hotel in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture allows day trips, and is popular with female visitors for its meticulous service and modern atmosphere. One can enjoy “gold” and “silver” source water in seven different baths. It is famous for an open air mixed bathing area where one can look out over the Sendachi River, offering the true charm of a secluded hot spring. Women can wear towels in the mixed bathing area. With the accommodation plan, guests can try the local kiritanpo (mashed rice pressed on a skewer and toasted) cuisine too.
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- Petits Fraises
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachi Large bath 2
- A Western confectionary located a 14 minute walk from Kakunodate Station. The shop’s cute exterior matches well with the townscape of Kakunodate, known as “little Kyoto.” The second floor is a restaurant; from the terrace seating area, you can enjoy café-style drinks and light meals together with a sweeping view of the Hinokinai River, famous for its avenue of cherry trees. The most popular item on the restaurant menu is the fluffy and rich omelet rice, made with flavorful Hinai-jidori chicken eggs. The Saimyoji Monc Blanc set, made with Saimyoji-guri chestnuts soaked in syrup, is popular among women customers for its reserved, delicate sweetness.
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- Roadside Station Gannosato Sennan Gantaro
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- Akita Pref. Sembokugunmisatochou Kanezawa Shimodate 124
- Located about 15 minutes by car from Yokote Interchange on the Akita Expressway, this roadside station is in Misatocho Town, Senboku County, and was the setting for “Gosannen no eki” battle. Its nickname is “Gantaro.” With a vast parking lot fitting 100 vehicles, the fully retro building has a wholesaler and a restaurant. At the wholesaler, you will find specialty goods like akebi vine goods, as well as rice, pickles, and fresh vegetables from Sennan, Misatocho Town. Also, the restaurant has dishes that use Sennan-grown Akita-komachi rice and fresh vegetables.
