All Reviews of Samurai Residences in Kakunodate page 2

Walking down the streets of Kakunodate feels like stepping back into the Edo period.

There's a long row of samurai houses, and the gardens are all planted with cherry trees. If you come during cherry blossom season, the whole row is in full bloom—it's absolutely beautiful.

The weeping cherry trees here are huge and stunning—no wonder they're among Japan's top 100 cherry blossoms. The samurai houses are also the most iconic Edo-period samurai street, so it's no surprise Kakunodate is called the 'Little Kyoto of Mutsu.'

The Aoyagi family residence is one of the most iconic samurai houses in Kakunodate. They have some amazing collections inside, and the garden is definitely worth seeing too.

In autumn, the street in front of the Samurai Residences is covered with red maple leaves and golden ginkgo. After sunset, you can enjoy the night maples, which are also beautiful. It gets pretty chilly in Tohoku at night, so make sure to dress warmly.