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Ouchi-juku

大内宿

Historic post town restored to its Edo-period appearance with traditional thatched-roof houses lining its streets.

Ōuchi-juku Town
Ōuchi-juku Town © MAKIKO OMOKAWA, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun08:00–17:00
Holidays08:00–17:00
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EveryoneFree
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Ouchi, Minamiaizu-Gun Shimogo-Machi, Fukushima 〒 969-5207

Ouchi-juku is a historic post town located in the town of Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It was a stopping point for travelers on the Aizu-Nishi Kaido highway during the Edo period. The town has been restored to its original appearance, with traditional thatched-roof houses lining the streets. Visitors can experience the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Edo period at Ouchi-juku, and there are several museums and souvenir shops in the town.

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