Step back in time as we visit the historic Samurai Residence District in Kakunodate, Akita. Explore the preserved homes, beautiful gardens, and rich history of the samurai era. #SamuraiResidence # ...

Even among the grand houses of Kakunodate’s Samurai District, the Aoyagi Manor stands out with its imposing yakuimon gate, constructed in 1860. The manor’s grounds today house six separate ...

Kakunodate, in Akita Prefecture, is home to a well-preserved district of samurai houses surrounded by weeping cherry trees while at Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, the castle and its extensive grounds ...

and Kakunodate, called the little Kyoto of Tohoku. In addition to the stunning nature and samurai culture, visitors can enjoy spectacles related to the Lunar New Year. Catrina Sugita experiences ...