[Narai-juku, Nakasendo (Import

[Narai-juku, Nakasendo (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) | Nagano Prefecture
"The atmosphere of Edo still flows. Experience the 'real post town' as you walk."]

— Narai-juku is located at the foot of Torii Pass, a difficult spot on the Nakasendo.

A rare post town where the streetscape of the Edo period remains intact for over 1km.

This is a place where time flows, not just "reproduced," but "real."

There are views that make you want to take a camera, but the best way to experience the atmosphere is to walk around.

More than a tourist spot, it's a place where you can experience the feeling of "stepping into culture."

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📍【Location & Access】
・Address: Narai, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture
・Access: A short walk from JR Chuo Main Line "Narai Station" (center of town)
・By car: About 40 minutes from Shiojiri IC (parking available)

🕰️【Free to visit】
・You can walk around the streets 24 hours a day
・Most shops and museums are open from 9:00 to 17:00 (some shops are closed in winter)

💰【Cost】
・Walking around the town is free
・There is an entrance fee of several hundred yen for "Kiso Bridge" and "Naraijuku Museum"

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🏯Recommended points
• A streetscape that "realistically" retains the atmosphere of Edo
　→ No electric poles, traffic lights, or flashy signs. Just walking around will put you in a good mood

• There are rows of wooden townhouses and lacquerware shops

→ Each house is built differently, giving you a sense of the artisan culture

• The Kiso Bridge is a great photo spot

→ A curved bridge made entirely of cypress. It's picturesque with the mountains in the background

• There are also museums and old-style cafes scattered around

→ The whole town is like a museum, and it's fun to take a detour

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🎒 Tips
・Morning hours are the best, with few people and clear air
・Cold weather precautions are essential from winter to early spring (snowfall is also possible)
・The street is a single road, so even just walking leisurely from one end to the other is satisfying
・If you also go on the nearby Torii Pass hike, you can experience both nature and history
・Local lacquerware and woodwork are of a quality that exceeds their price. Check early if you're going to buy them

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#Naraijuku
#Nagano Prefecture

#Absolutely Free Trip