Location: Akita Prefecture
Top Things to do in Akita Prefecture
Top Hotels in Akita Prefecture
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku
Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.
Restaurants in Akita Prefecture
1. Kanazawa Castle Fort
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
2. Omoide no Katabunko
3. Jinmeisha Kannondo
4. Kyu Akitahanshu Satakeshi Bettei (Joshitei) Garden
5. Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
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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
6. 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.
7. Former Sekizen Sakaten
8. Korakukan
9. Nishinomiyake
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
When visiting Kakunodate most concentrate on the samurai houses this is on the other end of town giving a view of the merchant class.
