Ouchi-juku, Shimogo Town

下郷町大内宿

Shimogo Town
National Important Preservation District for a Group of Historic Buildings

A post town that retains its Edo period appearance

Ouchi-juku is a post town on the Shimotsuke Kaido road. On both sides of the road are thatched roof houses that served as important rest stops for feudal lords and other travelers on their way to Edo. The town is famous for Negi-Soba, which is eaten using a stem of Welsh onion in place of chopsticks.

みどころ
  • Ouchi-juku

    To this day, nearly one million tourists visit to see the extremely rare sight of the more than 30 thatched roof houses of this town.

  • Hange Festival

    The Hange Festival is held annually on July 2 to pray for family safety and a bountiful harvest.

文化財データ
Name
Ouchi-juku, Shimogo Town
Japanease
下郷町大内宿
Area
Shimogo Town 
Genre
National Important Preservation District for a Group of Historic Buildings 
Address
Yamamoto, Ouchi, Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima
Access
20 min from Yunokami-Onsen Station by car
Parking Lot
Yes (approx. 300 spaces)
URL
http://www.ouchi-juku.com/
Contact
Shimogo Town Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
Tel
0241-69-1144
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