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Kakunodate samurai district 角館

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kakunodate samurai district today

  • What it is: A street of samurai residences behind black wooden fences under huge weeping cherry trees, founded in 1620.
  • Getting there: About 15 minutes' walk from JR Kakunodate Station (Akita Shinkansen).
  • Hours: Streets always open. Aoyagi House 9:00–17:00 (Apr–Nov), 9:00–16:30 (Dec–Mar), open daily.
  • Admission: Streets free. Aoyagi House ¥500 adults, ¥300 junior/senior high, ¥200 elementary.
  • Tip: Cherry season is the busiest time; arrive early morning or stay into the evening to avoid tour groups.
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Weeping cherries bloom in late April to early May; autumn leaves late October to early November.

Checked against: Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House – Tazawako Kakunodate tourism · Enjoy the samurai residence street – Tazawako Kakunodate tourism. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Kakunodate samurai district on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.