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.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-05-07
- Ishiguro Samurai House
  
  10:00
- Kakunodate Historic Samurai Village
  
  11:15
- Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
  
  12:30
- Nishinomiyake Restaurant
  
  14:00
- Ando Brewery Co.
  
  15:30

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DAY1

- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 1
  
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  - Ishiguro Samurai House
  - Ishiguro Samurai House
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Akita Prefecture kakunodate Omotemachishimocho 3
  
  Discover Kakunodate's Historic Area
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  - Kakunodate Historic Samurai Village
  - Kakunodate Historic Samurai Village
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 10-1
  
  Discover Kakunodate's Historic Area
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  - Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachitamachikamichou 11-1
  - Nishinomiyake Restaurant
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachishimoshinmachi 27
  
  Discover Kakunodate's Historic Area
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  - Ando Brewery Co.
  - Ando Brewery Co.
  - Ando Brewery Co.
- FINISH
  
  16:30