Kakunodate Samurai District

Kakunodate Samurai District in Akita Prefecture is one of Japan's best-preserved samurai towns, earning it the nickname "Little Kyoto of Tohoku." The district's broad streets are lined with ancient black-walled samurai residences dating from the 17th century, several of which are open to the public as museums. The combination of historic architecture and weeping cherry trees makes Kakunodate one of Japan's most picturesque spring destinations.

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