Kakunodate History Village Aoyagi Samurai Manor
角館歴史村・青柳家
Aoyagi-ke is an important samurai residence in the Kakunodate samurai district of Senboku City. You enter through its distinctive Yakuimon-style gate. Inside the grounds are several small museums, including the Kaitai Shinsho Memorial Hall, a red brick local museum and a museum of samurai household tools. Together they show about 30,000 historical items.
Visitor information
- Getting there
About a 15-minute walk from Kakunodate Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The residence is known for its distinctive Yakuimon-style gate.
- Inside are the Kaitai Shinsho Memorial Hall, a red brick local museum and a museum of samurai household tools.
- Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
- Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Akita and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Akita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:25
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:34
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Akita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Akita.
Places to pray near Kakunodate History Village Aoyagi Samurai Manor
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kakunodate History Village Aoyagi Samurai Manor
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Renate Hano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): stayakita.com