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Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House
Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House · 角館歴史村 青柳家
At Aoyagi House in Kakunodate, see the garden and sword and weapon exhibits. Add an indoor visit to your walk through the samurai-house streets.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is ¥500 for adults, ¥300 for junior high and high school students, and ¥200 for elementary school students. Check main-house tour and paid-activity conditions separately from regular admission.
Opening hours
April–November hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The tourism association and city hall list it as open year-round. Their December–March closing times differ, so ask the facility before visiting.
What to see at Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House
A garden and weapon exhibits in one visit
Walk through the garden and explore the sword and weapon displays. Guided tours of the normally closed main house are separate from regular viewing; check the conditions first if you want to enter it.
How to get to Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House
Follow the samurai-house street signs from Kakunodate Station to 角館町表町下丁3. The tourism association estimates about 15 minutes on foot and city hall about 20. Check the actual route and allow enough walking time.
Visit tips
Ask the house about winter closing time
For December–March, the tourism association lists a 4:30 p.m. closing and city hall 4:00 p.m. If planning a late-afternoon winter visit, ask Aoyagi for that day's closing time.
Questions about Kakunodate Historical Village, Aoyagi House
Does regular Aoyagi admission include the entire main house?
Regular viewing and guided tours of the normally closed main house are separate. Check the tour conditions if you want to see the main house. Paid activities have their own conditions too.
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