Kakunodate Samurai Town

Kakunodate is known for its well-preserved samurai era homes and merchant district. The castle is long gone, but the feeling of samurai town still exists with its wide streets lined with weeping cherry trees.


Another painterly processed one . . .

[alia_801]

Great shot! Looks like it would be a very historic place to visit.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

So interesting, lovely shot.

[Richard Clarke]

Kawaii! Richard

[Junko Y]

@alia_801 @tishpics -- a very belated thank you for noticing this and commenting . . . it was a very interesting historic town and a rare opportunity to go there.
@richardclarke -- clearly you know Japanese culture!