Narai-juku Itinerary: A Japanese town frozen in time

Step into a real-life time machine at Narai-juku, Shiojiri.

Nestled along the historic Tōkaidō road (the OG route between Tokyo and Kyoto), this little Japanese masterpiece is an absolute must for your bucket list, fam.

Narai-juku is straight-up legendary for its old-school samurai town vibes. Picture charming wooden houses, cozy shops with hand-picked souvenirs, and cute cafés run by the sweetest locals. Even cooler? Some traditional inns (called ryokan) are inside refurbished Edo period buildings, so you can literally sleep where travelers did centuries ago! 😍

You can’t miss the local sake brewery—a super chill spot for tasting craft Japanese rice wine right in the heart of history. Plus, the whole town is packed with aesthetic photo ops and friendly facces.

Trust—this is the spot for your Japan travel mood board! Add to your wishlist on trip.com and get ready for a journey that’s equal parts nostalgia and adventure.
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Post by Traveling Les | Sep 18, 2025