Top Things to do in Semboku
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Semboku, Tohoku
Discover the best top things to do in Semboku, Japan including Dakigaeri Valley, Tsuru no Yu Onsen, Mt. Akita Komagatake, Hinokinaigawa Kasen Ryokuchi, Samurai District, Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum, Ishiguro Samurai House, Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum, Tazawa Lake, Gozanoishi Shrine.
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1. Dakigaeri Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By MarvinY52
The views are nice and the trail not too difficult for all ages. The full trail can be completed in slightly over an hour (or an hour if you hurry past the photo ops). Something I wish I knew before coming was transport options and could not find an updated one in 2018. There is a Free shuttle bus from Kakunodate station (yes, they do a return leg too) at 4 times a day during 10 oct to 10 nov 2018. Timings in the picture. The visitors centre at the station will be able to advise you. (Come out of the station, its a standalone hut on the right). The visitors centre can also hold your bags for you, but if they run out of capacity, there are always lockers.
2. 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.
3. Mt. Akita Komagatake
4. Hinokinaigawa Kasen Ryokuchi
5. Samurai District
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 543 reviews
This historic neighborhood consists of wide, tree-lined streets with mansions built during the Edo Period, only six of which remain and are open to the public. The area is particularly beautiful in late April, when the cherry trees are in full bloom.
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
There are a minimum six houses to visit (of which two are admission), others to be viewed from the exterior free since they are city maintained
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Tazawa Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By journata - New York City, United States
cycling around this lake is everything! the perimeter around the lake is remnants from the bubble era, which is not necessarily a bad thing. there's plenty of nostalgia and nature to be experienced while riding through local villages and bike paths through the greenery. the statue is what it is but perfect photo opp for IG bragging. rent a bike when you get off the bus, pick up some drinks and snacks at the shop and stroll around the lake!
