What to do and see in Semboku, Tohoku: The Best Historic Sites

August 27, 2021 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Semboku, Japan including Omoide no Katabunko, Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum, Ishiguro Samurai House, Nishinomiyake, Matsumoto Samurai House, Iwahashi Samurai House, Kawaradake, Odano Samurai House, Furushiroyama Castle Ruins (Furushiroyama Park), Tennei-ji Temple.
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1. Omoide no Katabunko

226 Ichinowatashi, Tazawakokata, Semboku 014-1203 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-0766 http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/04_katabunko.html
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Omoide no Katabunko

2. Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum

26 Katsunodatemachi Higashi Katuraku-cho, Semboku 014-0325 Akita Prefecture +81 187-54-3257 http://www.samuraiworld.com
Excellent
28%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 180 reviews

Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum

The Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum is an impressive complex of buildings that depict the Samurai way of life from the 17th through 20th centuries. A wide variety of objects are on display including samurai swords, utensils, clothing, toys, hanging scrolls, pictures and documents.

Reviewed By DesmondLim - Singapore, Singapore

We made a day trip at Kakunodate, drop our luggages at Kakunodate Station locks. It was easy 20mins walk from the station in early winter. We visited only handful of samurai house, and I think this is one of best organized. The compound is consist of few buildings, showing the living condition of the time. One of the main highlight is the large collections of Samurai weapons, armors and equipments. This is the largest I came across so far. They displayed one Kanata and one Naginata in enclosed, allowing guest to try lifting them. The naginata is lighter than expected. If there is only one house to visit, this should be the one. Entrance fee is JPY500. Do drop me a message, I will try to help answering if I know. Please give me a thumbs up if you find the review useful. Thanks

3. Ishiguro Samurai House

1 Omotemachicho Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0334 Akita Prefecture +81 187-55-1496 [email protected] http://www.hana.or.jp/~bukeishi/
Excellent
22%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
16%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 142 reviews

Ishiguro Samurai House

Ishiguro Samurai Residence The direct descendant family continues to live in this house. This is only samurai residence in Kakunodate town like this. Maintenance and publishing is done by our family. This building keeps livable condition. And the building has not been re-built since it was built in the end of Edo Period, early 19th century. When you see the precious and cultural displayed items, you may be able to feel long history of this house. This is the only Samurai residence in Kakunodate that has a guided tour. The tour guide is provided by our family or staffs. The tour takes about 5 minutes. A guide fee is included admission fee.

4. Nishinomiyake

11-1 Kakunodatemachi Tamachikamicho, Semboku 014-0311 Akita Prefecture +81 187-52-2438 http://nishinomiyake.jp/
Excellent
14%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 50 reviews

Nishinomiyake

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

When visiting Kakunodate most concentrate on the samurai houses this is on the other end of town giving a view of the merchant class.

5. Matsumoto Samurai House

4 Kobitomachi, Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0324 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-3384 http://www.ldt.co.jp/kakunodate/street/2_6.html
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 28 reviews

Matsumoto Samurai House

6. Iwahashi Samurai House

3-1 Higashikatsurakucho, Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0325 Akita Prefecture +81 187-54-3257 http://www.ldt.co.jp/kakunodate/street/2_3.html
Excellent
6%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Iwahashi Samurai House

7. Kawaradake

9 Higashikatsurakucho, Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0325 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-3384 http://www.ldt.co.jp/kakunodate/street/2_4.html
Excellent
12%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Kawaradake

8. Odano Samurai House

10 Kakunodatemachihigashikatsurakucho, Semboku 014-0325 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-3384 http://www.ldt.co.jp/kakunodate/street/2_5.html
Excellent
9%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Odano Samurai House

9. Furushiroyama Castle Ruins (Furushiroyama Park)

Furushiroyama, Kakunodatemachi, Semboku 014-0351 Akita Prefecture +81 187-54-2700 http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/07_shiroato.html
Excellent
20%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
50%
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Furushiroyama Castle Ruins (Furushiroyama Park)

10. Tennei-ji Temple

10 Kakunodatemachi Kamishinmachi, Semboku 014-0300 Akita Prefecture +81 187-53-2904
Excellent
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Good
55%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
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3.5 based on 11 reviews

Tennei-ji Temple

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