Tohoku · Akita / Kakunodate
See cherry bark become a carefully made object.
Kakunodate’s craft museum introduces kabazaiku and the culture surrounding it. Look at materials and finish before browsing finished pieces, and check whether a production demonstration is running during your visit.
- April–November
- 09:00–17:00
- December–March
- 09:00–16:30
- Last entry
- 30 minutes before closing
- Admission
- Adult ¥500
- Closed
- 28 December–4 January
- Suggested time
- 45–75 minutes
Look closely at the surface
Kabazaiku uses cherry bark, with texture and colour contributing to the finished object. The museum also presents local historical and cultural material. A demonstration can explain processes that are difficult to infer from a shop display, but its availability should be checked on the day.
Distinguish watching from making
A museum visit or demonstration is not a guaranteed hands-on workshop. Ask about separate arrangements if you want to make something. Pair the museum with Aoyagi’s estate, then leave a flexible break for a local shop or meal instead of adding a distant Akita destination.
Location & access
Kakunodate Kabazaiku Museum
10-1 Omotemachi Shimocho, Kakunodate, Semboku, Akita
Neighbourhood
Tohoku · Akita / Kakunodate
About 15 minutes on foot from Kakunodate Station, in the samurai-house district.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Semboku City — museum, demonstrations and visitor information
- Japan Tourism Promotion Association — English location and access
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.