Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residences)

Kakunodate Bukeyashiki

Travel back in time to the Edo period in the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”!

Kakunodate is a former castle town which flourished during the Edo period. Known as the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”, the town is home to a district two-kilometres in radius consisting of samurai residences and traditional architecture popular with both domestic and international tourists. The samurai residences lining the town’s most famous street are nationally protected Traditional Buildings.


Though some of them are still functioning homes, the residences are open to the public so visitors can get a feel for the traditional samurai life. Tourists can travel back in time to the Edo period by strolling around the traditional streets in an antique Kimono from one of the rental stores in town! A rickshaw ride from the Kakunodate Denshokan Museum will enhance the experience.


The town is charming throughout the year with springtime cherry blossoms, verdant summer greens, colourful autumn leaves and snowy winter scenes. Springtime is particularly popular with people coming for cherry blossom viewing from late April to early May. The traditional district features a row of weeping cherry blossom trees whose pink flowers bloom in beautiful contrast with the black walls of samurai residences, 162 of the 400 weeping cherry trees are designated natural treasures.


The samurai district is a 15 to 20-minute walk from JR Kakunodate station. Be sure to pick up the handy map and brochures available at the tourist information centre, located in a building resembling a traditional storehouse in front of the station!


A thematic journey in the Tohoku region:Castles・Samurai

A thematic journey in the Tohoku region:Flowers

General Information

Address
秋田県仙北市角館町表町上丁~東勝楽丁
Directions
●Approx. 20 min. walk from JR Kakunodate Station
Car Park
Various local car parks are available (e.g., Sakuranamiki Parking)
Official Website
https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/category/visit/bukeyasiki
Word-of-mouth
Reviews (TripAdvisor)

Contact

Contact
Semboku Tourist Information Center "Kakunodate Ekimae Kura"
Telephone Number
0187-54-2700

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