Sekijuku

Christopher Strickland 3 months ago

Very nice little post town with lots of Edo era houses on the main street, however come off the main street and it's just a normal suburban Japanese town, I realise mid December is not the best time to go but there wasnt many shops open, but if you like coffee shops and bars there is a few nice looking ones on offer, the main shrine is certainly something to see as it's look great but there isn't much on offer beyond that, 1 day is more than enough time to enjoy the town

Ray Elinon 3 months ago

Delightful but very quiet on a weekday. Good see the old architecture, and learn about the historical Post Town. Recommend the bean paste mochi, and the replica bean paste mochi charms.

Rosina Mansson-Passeggi 3 months ago

A great small town to walk around in and have lunch whilst feeling what ancient Japan was like. It’s like Takayama but not so crowded.

Edward Kwan 6 months ago

It’s certainly not touristy so it’s good if you love quiet. It’s a charming little place where you can see the old buildings and soak in the architecture. But it’s also precisely it’s so off the beaten track that there really isn’t much to do (unlike kawagoe) but still, perfect cause it just means more photo opportunities without rando tourists photobombing your shots. Look out for the fresh eggs vending machine (across from the public parking lot) We stayed till night to just see a little of the lights.

Kelli S 8 months ago

Off the beaten tourist track, a beautiful place that we arrived at for sunset just to wonder the streets and take photographs. Not sure what it is like during the day when the shops are open but there was very little open in the evening. We stayed in an Airbnb and had a car which made stopping here possible but worth a visit if it’s on your route.