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Ouchi-juku 大内宿

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Ouchi-juku today

  • What it is: A preserved Edo-period post town on an old road to Nikko, with a long, wide street of thatched-roof houses now run as shops and soba restaurants.
  • Getting there: From Yunokami-Onsen Station on the Aizu Railway, about 10 minutes by taxi (about ¥2,000 one way). A seasonal shared bus, the Saruyu-go, also runs.
  • Hours: The street is open at all times; shops keep their own hours and several stay open in winter.
  • Admission: Free
  • Tip: Climb the steps at the far end of the street for the classic view down the rooftops. Try negi soba, eaten with a leek instead of chopsticks.
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Snow festival in February; autumn colour in October

Checked against: 大内宿観光協会 · よくある質問 - 下郷町観光協会. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Ouchi-juku on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.