Top Things to do in Semboku
6 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Semboku That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Semboku, Japan including Tsuru no Yu Onsen, Kuroyu Onsen, Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum, Ishiguro Samurai House, Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum, Semboku Tourist Information Center Kakunodate Ekimae Kura.
Restaurants in Semboku
1. Tsuru no Yu Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By danielyong - Singapore, Singapore
It is late November but it snowed and turned this into a dreamy place. Took these pictures just after sun rise in the snow and I realized why the place is on everyone’s bucket list - the snow transformed this into a magical place. Water quality may not be high (as compared to say Hiraizumi, Sukayu, Arima or Misasa, but enjoyment is 100%. Tip: stay in honkan main building.
2. Kuroyu Onsen
3. Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 180 reviews
The Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum is an impressive complex of buildings that depict the Samurai way of life from the 17th through 20th centuries. A wide variety of objects are on display including samurai swords, utensils, clothing, toys, hanging scrolls, pictures and documents.
Reviewed By DesmondLim - Singapore, Singapore
We made a day trip at Kakunodate, drop our luggages at Kakunodate Station locks. It was easy 20mins walk from the station in early winter. We visited only handful of samurai house, and I think this is one of best organized. The compound is consist of few buildings, showing the living condition of the time. One of the main highlight is the large collections of Samurai weapons, armors and equipments. This is the largest I came across so far. They displayed one Kanata and one Naginata in enclosed, allowing guest to try lifting them. The naginata is lighter than expected. If there is only one house to visit, this should be the one. Entrance fee is JPY500. Do drop me a message, I will try to help answering if I know. Please give me a thumbs up if you find the review useful. Thanks
4. Ishiguro Samurai House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Ishiguro Samurai Residence The direct descendant family continues to live in this house. This is only samurai residence in Kakunodate town like this. Maintenance and publishing is done by our family. This building keeps livable condition. And the building has not been re-built since it was built in the end of Edo Period, early 19th century. When you see the precious and cultural displayed items, you may be able to feel long history of this house. This is the only Samurai residence in Kakunodate that has a guided tour. The tour guide is provided by our family or staffs. The tour takes about 5 minutes. A guide fee is included admission fee.
5. Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
You can watch artists applying strips of cherry bark to vases, boxes and tea canisters, visit a small museum and see what cherry bark products the shop has to offer.
6. Semboku Tourist Information Center Kakunodate Ekimae Kura
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
JR Kakunodate A large storehouse tourist information center in front of the station. It is a white walled building on the right side after leaving the station building. Including guide to the samurai residence, we will introduce the restaurant, guide the hotel and inn etc. In addition, tourist brochures and maps are always available, and you can see the tourist videos in Akita Prefecture inside the hotel. You can rest for free in the hotel, so please wait for trains and buses.
