Introducing Kakunodate
This quiet castle town was founded in 1620 by the feudal lord Ashina Yoshikatsu, a member of the Satake clan. The location was considered ideal as it was relatively secure, being surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges. Kakunodate is known as ‘Little Kyoto’, a thoughtful, immersive experience for anyone interested in old Japan. The castle has gone but the feudal layout is very much intact. Wandering through Uchimachi – the samurai district, with its original homesteads surrounded by cherry trees and lush garden expanses – is a splendid way to pass a day, though you may have quite a bit of company during peak holiday times. In September 2005 it merged with nearby Tazawa-ko, but names have remained the same.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Tohoku Travel
by Tokyo_girl 11 September 2011
Machiruda, O hi sashiburi. Tohoku is great. For a short trip I wouldn't be worried about Fukushima either. It's probably reasonable…
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RE: Lockers/places to keep bags securely at Kawaguchiko (Mount Fuji)?
by petrovic22 07 July 2011
Ok, this suggestion for the last day of the Pass might seem extreme but you would see two nice sights in Japan (and in a different part…
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RE: Lockers/places to keep bags securely at Kawaguchiko (Mount Fuji)?
by petrovic22 05 July 2011
Great schedule, if I may say so. May I suggest a couple of +o-susume's+ (recommendations). You arrive at Haneda at 8.30pm and are stayin…
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