Kakunodate Sakura | Akita's "Little Kyoto" Samurai Blossoms

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In Akita's historic samurai district, over 400 weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura) cascade like pink waterfalls—creating Japan's most elegant fusion of feudal architecture and floral beauty.

🏯 Must-See Blossom Vistas
1. Samurai Residence Lane
- 2km of weeping cherries framing black-walled samurai mansions

2. Hinokinai River Promenade
- 162 Somei Yoshino trees forming a perfect pink tunnel

3. Aoyagi House Garden
- 300-year-old shidarezakura over a traditional tea house

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 27, 2025