Explore the ’Little Kyoto of Tohoku’ for Untouched Samurai History and Beautiful Scenery
Kakunodate is a quiet town in Akita Prefecture which used to be a stronghold for samurais and is famous for its refined and elegant atmosphere. It is not only popular for samurai traditions but also for its abundant weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura). Let’s take a closer look at the castle town’s historical aspects in terms…