A one day plan to get a feel for Kakunodate's rich history
A quiet town in the eastern region of Akita, Kakunodate is a history’ buff’s delight. Home to a cluster of Samurai artifacts, old trading halls, and tasteful restaurants, it’s a great place to enjoy the history and contemporary culture of Akita.
- DAY1
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- 2018-05-07
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- Ishiguro Samurai House
- 10:00
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- Kakunodate Historic Samurai Village
- 11:15
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- Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
- 12:30
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- Nishinomiyake Restaurant
- 14:00
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- Ando Brewery Co.
- 15:30
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- Ishiguro Samurai House
- 10:00
- 60min
- Historical Monument
- Located in the heart of the Samurai Village of Kakunodate sits Ishiguro Samurai House, the once home of the Ishiguro Family Clan, one of the nation’s most powerful samurai families. Wander through the house to see how a samurai family lived, and don’t miss the chance to admire the amour, swords and other samurai artifacts on display.
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- Address
- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 15min
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- Kakunodate Historic Samurai Village
- 11:15
- 60min
- Historical Monument
- For a deep exploration of Kakunodate’s fascinating samaurai culture, put aside a few hours to really immerse yourself in the Historic Samurai Village. Here you’ll find ancient houses, nestled behind verdant foliage. Six of the houses are open to the publich, ready and waiting to be explored.
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- Address
- Akita Prefecture kakunodate Omotemachishimocho 3
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Discover Kakunodate's Historic Area
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 15min
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- Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
- 12:30
- 60min
- Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum
- Also known as Denshokan Museum, here you can learn all there is to know about birch craft production. Birch is the wood sourced from cherry trees, which is used for a large variety of purposes. The area surrounding the museum is particularly beautiful in spring when it’s covered by soft pink cherry blossoms in full bloom.
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 10-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 30min
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- Nishinomiyake Restaurant
- 14:00
- 60min
- Other Coffee Shop
- For excellent coffee during the day, and warm homey meals at night, don’t go past Nishinomiyake Restaurant. Offering a variety of local and international inspired dishes this home restaurant is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachitamachikamichou 11-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 30min
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- Ando Brewery Co.
- 15:30
- 60min
- Historical Monument
- The best way to wrap up a day exploring the history of Kakunodate is with a refreshing drink from Ando Brewery Co. a locally run brewery serving up sake, soy sauce, small run batches of beer, miso soup and other classic Japanese delights. It’s also the perfect place to pick up a little souvenir or gift at the end of your Kakunodate adventure.
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- Address
- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachishimoshinmachi 27
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- FINISH
- 16:30
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- DAY1
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