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Ouchi-juku
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Ouchi-juku

Fukushima 867m
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About Ouchi-juku

Ouchi-juku is a beautifully preserved post town from the Edo period, located in the mountains of southern Fukushima Prefecture. This historic village showcases traditional thatched-roof merchant houses and inns that once served travelers along the Aizu Nishi Kaido trade route. Today it remains one of Japan's most authentic reconstructed Edo-era settlements, offering visitors a genuine glimpse into 18th-century rural Japanese life.

💡Why Visit?

Experience Japan's past without crowds in a meticulously preserved Edo-period village where traditional architecture and mountain scenery create an unforgettable time-travel experience. The thatched roofs, stone pathways, and working artisan shops make this one of Japan's most authentic heritage destinations.

Languages
JapaneseJapanese
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionFukushima
CountryJapan
Altitude867m
Budget Stay¥6,000*/night
Budget Food¥2,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Drizzle

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 13°C annually.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature18° – 26°C
💧
Rainfall177mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
¥6,000*/night
  • Traditional minshuku
  • Basic guesthouse
🏨 Premium
¥12,000*/night
  • Historic inn with meals
  • Comfortable ryokan-style guesthouse
✨ Luxury
¥20,000*/night
  • High-end ryokan with kaiseki dinner
  • Historic merchant house accommodation

Local Cuisine

⭐ Aizu soba noodleslocal
⭐ Pickled mountain vegetableslocal
⭐ Grilled river fishrestaurant
Carp disheslocal
Miso-based souplocal