Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street — Attraction in Semboku

It took about 15 minutes walk from station and the directions were very clear. There were many signs along the way. There were many flyers about this place at the station.

It took another 15 minutes walk from the entrance to the end of old samurai residences also depending on the pace of your preference. Some buildings were free but some others did require fee to get in. There’s a public restrooms about halfway located in the small park on the left side.

Also a few restaurants along the way but not a lot so it would get crowded...

One of the most memorable places we visited on our holiday. With snow on the trees, visiting the Samurai houses made this magical. It thankfully was not over crowded with tourists. Driving through the mountains above Morioka in the thick snow made this even more special to get to this wonderful town. We would love to return in spring to see the river lined with trees in full splendor. Highly recommend and may this incredible place never be over run...

A great place to learn about samurai culture and life in the Edo period. The street features well-preserved residences with artifacts and historical displays that may require tickets, which you can buy at the entrance. I visited in summer, so it lacked the cherry blossoms or autumn colors seen in photos, but it was still a fascinating and peaceful walk through history. Worth a visit if you’re...