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Ouchijuku

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Ouchijuku

大内宿

Fukushima · Tohoku

Ouchijuku is a historic post town that dates back to the Edo period, known for its traditional thatched-roof houses. Visitors can enjoy the local specialty of soba noodles served with a leek, providing a unique culinary experience amidst picturesque scenery.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook Ouchijuku due to its remote location and the popularity of larger cities in Japan.

Best season
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Late spring to early autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 18,881 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the thatched-roof post-town street (it is a living village — residents' privacy applies). Parking is charged: ¥500 per car, ¥1,500 microbus, ¥3,000 large bus; motorcycles free. Some individual houses/museums inside charge small fees.
Nearest station
Yunokami-Onsen Station
Website
ouchi-juku.com

Today

8:30–17:00

Admission

  • Free to walk the thatched-roof post-town street (it is a living village — residents' privacy applies). Parking is charged: ¥500 per car, ¥1,500 microbus, ¥3,000 large bus; motorcycles free. Some individual houses/museums inside charge small fees.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~2h 48m by car

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Tags

historythatched roofsramen

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