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TOHOKU REGION

Aomori

TOHOKU REGION
Akita Prefecture.
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Name in Japanese
Kakunodate Museum of
Traditional Crafts and Industry

10-1 Omotemachishimocho, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-gun, Akita Pref., 014-0331
0187-54-1700

Kakunodate-machi is well known as the 'small Kyoto' of the Tohoku region. There are many old Japanese style houses in which Samurai families used to live. Many historical buildings in the area have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The museum's architecture blends a modern western design with traditional building materials of the region to create a pleasing harmony with the ancient town landscape. Collections of traditional arts and crafts of the region as well as Shiroiwa-yaki are mainly exhibited.

Open: 9:00 - 16:30 (Dec. to Mar.), 9:00 - 17:00 (Apr. to Nov.)
Closed: Thursday (Dec. to Mar.) and New Year's Holiday Dec.28 - Jan.4)

Name in Japanese
Kazuno Cultural Property Preservation Center
13 Manza, Towada Oyu Aza, Kazuno-city, Akita Pref., 018-5421
0186-37-3822

Kazuno Cultural Property Preservation Center was established in 1995. The collection includes various Jomon earthenware which was found at the local ruins and archaeological literature are mainly on display.

Open: 9:00 - 16:30
Closed:Monday and New Year's Holiday, please call for further details.



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