Traditional crafts

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

Kakunodate, a tourist spot in Akita, is a lovely town lined with samurai residences and exuding a historical atmosphere. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall

Kakunodate is dotted with stylish general stores selling Akita specialties and traditional crafts. If you're looking for a unique souvenir, be sure to check them out

We will introduce recommended shops and popular items

Kakunodate Satoku Garden

Kakunodate Satoku Garden, a souvenir shop located on Uchimachi Bukeyashiki Street, the main street of Kakunodate, stocks a wide variety of Akita specialties. The bento boxes, birch crafts, and Japanese goods are all stylish, and you'll want to buy some for yourself as well as souvenirs. The store is spacious, so you can wander around as if you were looking to appreciate art

Recommended souvenirs

The mini geta, which can be purchased for 2,000 yen, are popular. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, they are ornaments that are an adaptation of traditional birch crafts and feature a variety of ingenious features

The "Small Box of Happiness," made using birch crafts, is a popular modern masterpiece and can be purchased for 3,000 yen. The cute pink Sakura Candle, which can be purchased for around 600 yen, makes a great souvenir

INFORMATION

nameKakunodate Satoku Garden
location26 Higashikorakucho, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture
telephone number0187-53-2230
Official URLhttp://satoku-garden.com/
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Sansan

Sansan, a 10-minute walk from Kakunodate Station, manufactures and sells unique goods with motifs of Kakunodate's cherry blossoms and festivals. If you're looking for a souvenir unique to Akita, be sure to check it out

Recommended souvenirs

The most popular item is the tenugui towel, which sells for 1,000 yen. It is a carefully crafted tenugui with designs of Kakunodate's four seasons, including cherry blossoms, festivals, and white plum blossoms in the snow. It is folded like a yukata, making it look very stylish

Also popular are the "Sakura Blooming Strap" and "Plump Hanten Strap," which are individually handmade using crepe paper

INFORMATION

nameSansan
location11 Nakamachi, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture
telephone number0187-55-5503
Official URLhttp://sunsun-kikaku.com/
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Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House

Kakunodate Historical Village Aoyagi Family Home is a samurai theme park where you can see craft demonstrations. The vast compound is packed with attractions, including the main house, the samurai tools museum, the armory, and the Akita Local Museum, and valuable documents are also on display

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

Recommended souvenirs

The Left Horse is a Kakunodate craft made from woven ribbons of Sue maple wood. It is said to bring happiness and is popular as a lucky charm. The dynamic Left Horse can be purchased for 400 yen, so why not get one as a good luck charm?

INFORMATION

nameKakunodate Historical Village Aoyagi House
location3 Omotemachi Shimocho, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture
telephone number0187-54-3257
Official URLhttp://www.samuraiworld.com/
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summary

Every gift shop sells souvenirs that incorporate modern designs that are suitable for everyday use while still respecting tradition. These would make a great souvenir for a fashionable friend. While sightseeing in Kakunodate, be sure to check out the shops that interest you

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