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The Ishiguro Manoralong with traditional performing arts and various fun events are scheduled. Tennei-ji TempleThis temple was built by the warlord, Morinobu Ashina, in 1447. In former days, this old temple was very powerful and held sway over eight sub-temples. Its San-mon Gate was built in 1791 and is a remnant of Kakunodate Castle, which is designated as a cultural property of the city.The Street of Samurai ResidencesThe town prospered as a castle town after a big urban planning project was executed by the Ashina Clan in 1620. The wide road was accompanied by black-wooden walls and grand weeping cherry and ■r trees dotted around the town, making a pleasant leafy atmosphere while preserving the traditional samurai town from the end of the Edo period. Kaba-zaiku Art Made with Cherry Tree BarkKaba-zaiku is an art craft which uses cherry tree bark (called kaba). This Kaba-zaiku technique was transferred to Kakunodate at the end of 18th century. This craftwork was a side-job for low-ranking samurai, but later, the regional lord encouraged the manufacturing of Kaba-zaiku and it ■ourished successfully. A variety of items can be enjoyed from inro cases, boxes and tea containers as well as contemporary items that are suited to today’s daily life.Please visit the website here.Kakunodate Town, Akita Prefecture7