Nakasendo Narai-juku
4.3 (4127)
Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-6303, Japan
Edo-period hamlet on the mountainous Nakasendo Trail, with wooden temples, museums & souvenir shops.
Duration: 02h00min
+81 264-34-3160
outdoor
free
daytime
food
traditional
cafes
shops
Opening hours
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review(s)
4127 review(s)
Mike T a week ago
Pretty little town on the famous Kiso Road. Following in the footsteps of Samurai (!), we walked the main street and visited the museum. There are plenty of souvenir shops, all if which were reasonable. We had a long chat with one of the store owners (in English) - she was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Worth the trip
Billy a month ago
Amazing street with friendly people. Going at the end of January, not much was open, but it also there was nearly nobody there, making great pictures. The restaurants/shops that were open, were amazing and accommodating of us!
金Ck 4 months ago
Perhaps it was a Monday..., the place was rather quiet (& I'm not complaining) and most shops were shut. Beautiful little old town with old persevered houses. We were here in autumn so there were red n orange leaves to dry the background. I'm wondering during summer, what could be the enchanting factor. There are no admission charges.
Maria 4 months ago
What a charming place! It's my favorite among the postal towns. I visited in mid-August during their Shrine's annual festival, and surprisingly, it wasn't as crowded as I expected. It felt like a journey back in time, and I absolutely enjoyed the local atmosphere. I strongly recommend checking out the Former Nakamura Family Residence to get a peek inside their traditional homes.
Andrew Smith 4 months ago
A fun glimpse into historic shops and homes from the Edo period. Touring through one of the family homes was definitely worth the small admission fee (300JPY). I love that all the shops are small businesses, it was cool to chat with owners and ask them questions. It wasn’t all mass-made kitschy objects, there were lots of handmade souvenirs to browse. Everything closes by ~4pm in the fall 2023 and it gets quite cold, just be aware of that when planning your trip. The train runs only every 60-90 minutes. Not too crowded either, there were definitely a number of tourists but not at all overwhelming, it was easy to find time to explore each shop and chat with the small business owners.