I want to find it in Kakunodate! Recommended souvenirs that will definitely please you

Kakunodate, a tourist attraction in Akita, is a wonderful town with a historical atmosphere and a series of samurai residences. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms in the spring and the autumn leaves in the fall.

Kakunodate is dotted with fashionable general stores that sell Akita specialties and traditional crafts. If you're looking for a slightly different souvenir, be sure to take a look.

We will introduce recommended shops and popular items.

Kakunodate Satoru Garden

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Kakunodate Satoru Garden, a souvenir shop located on Uchimachi Samurai Residence Street, the main street in Kakunodate, carries a wide selection of Akita specialties. Magewappa, Kabazaiku, and Japanese miscellaneous goods are all stylish, and you'll want something for yourself, not just souvenirs. The store is spacious, so you can walk around looking at the artwork.

Recommended souvenirs

Mini geta, which can be purchased for 2,000 yen, are popular. Mini geta, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, are figurines that are an arrangement of traditional Kabazaiku, and are made with a variety of ingenuity.

In addition, the ``Small Box of Happiness,'' which can be purchased for 3,000 yen and is made using Kabazaiku, is popular as a modern masterpiece. Sakura candles, which can be purchased for around 600 yen, have a cute pink color and would make a great souvenir.

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Mr. San

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San-san, which is a 10-minute walk from Kakunodate Station, manufactures and sells unique goods with motifs of Kakunodate's cherry blossoms and festivals. If you want a souvenir unique to Akita, be sure to visit.

Recommended souvenirs

A popular item is tenugui, which is sold for 1,000 yen. These hand towels feature designs depicting Kakunodate's spring, summer, fall, and winter, such as cherry blossoms, festivals, and white plum blossoms. It is folded like a yukata and looks stylish.

Also popular are the ``Sakura Bloom Strap'' and ``Plump Hanten Strap,'' which are each handmade using chirimen craftsmanship.

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Kakunodate Historical Village/Aoyagi House

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Kakunodate Historical Village Aoyagi Family is a samurai theme park where you can watch craft demonstrations. The vast partition is full of things to see, including the main building, samurai tools museum, armory, and Akita Folk Museum, as well as valuable materials on display.

It's also nice to take a break at a restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine or at a stylish cafe. The gift shop sells crafts made with Itaya crafts.

Recommended souvenirs

Sama is a Kakunodate craft made of Japanese maple wood that is woven into strips. It is said to bring happiness and is popular as a lucky charm. You can purchase a dynamic left horse for 400 yen, so why not get one and use it as a talisman?

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summary

All gift shops sell souvenirs that respect tradition but incorporate modern designs for everyday use. I think it would be a good idea to choose it as a souvenir for your fashionable friends. While sightseeing around Kakunodate, take a look at the shops that interest you.