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Akita
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Akita
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Samurai Residences in Kakunodate
4.71 14Take in the Beautiful Cityscape Featuring Black Fencing and Samurai Residences.
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Fall Foliage Hikes in Kakunodate!
A hiking trail through Kakunodate for viewing fall foliage: set off from the neighborhood of Kakunodate Station, walk northward along the road of Bukeyashiki (Bukeyashiki-dori), to south along the road of Tamachi Bukeyashiki (Tamachi Bukeyashiki-dori), and return to Kakunodate Station.
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Visiting Kakunodate and its Samurai Residences
Within Kakunodate-cho of Akita Prefecture are the remnants of a flourishing castle town from about 400 years ago. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.
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