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ダスキーリーフモンキー
Tokyo, Japan2,265 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
According to the guidebook, it is very popular and parking is difficult on weekends, but perhaps because the autumn leaves were late this year, when I visited on a weekday in October, it was not too crowded and I was able to park smoothly.
At the popular soba restaurant, I waited about 10 minutes before being shown to a seat. I had soba noodles eaten with "green onions" as I often see on TV. They said it was new soba, but the taste was just average. I was surprised at how expensive it was. The building was charming and I enjoyed the atmosphere.
As a tourist destination, I think they need to put in a little more effort to attract "return visitors." I visited because I was invited by a guidebook, but my honest impression is that it was "not that good...". I think it would be more fun if there was a little more variety in the restaurants.
At the popular soba restaurant, I waited about 10 minutes before being shown to a seat. I had soba noodles eaten with "green onions" as I often see on TV. They said it was new soba, but the taste was just average. I was surprised at how expensive it was. The building was charming and I enjoyed the atmosphere.
As a tourist destination, I think they need to put in a little more effort to attract "return visitors." I visited because I was invited by a guidebook, but my honest impression is that it was "not that good...". I think it would be more fun if there was a little more variety in the restaurants.
Written December 10, 2023
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zzzuuu
Sapporo, Japan837 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Vehicles are not allowed inside the inn, so I parked my car in the car park (parking fee 500 yen) and explored.
There seems to be a free car park, but it seems a bit far away.
It's about a minute's walk from the car park to the entrance of the inn, with only one road in between.
The main road to the inn is straight. Thatched-roof buildings are lined up along that road.
It may have changed since the old Ouchijuku, but there is an inn, a restaurant, and shops selling small items.
Also, by coincidence, there was a building whose thatched roof was being repaired.
You can see the waterways and beautiful flower beds on both sides of the road, but the thatched-roof buildings are the highlight.
I wondered where to see the whole inn, and when I looked around, I first found the area near the restaurant at the end of the road.
Next to that, there are stairs leading to a shrine? There are a few trees, but is that the best place to see the whole thing?
There seems to be a free car park, but it seems a bit far away.
It's about a minute's walk from the car park to the entrance of the inn, with only one road in between.
The main road to the inn is straight. Thatched-roof buildings are lined up along that road.
It may have changed since the old Ouchijuku, but there is an inn, a restaurant, and shops selling small items.
Also, by coincidence, there was a building whose thatched roof was being repaired.
You can see the waterways and beautiful flower beds on both sides of the road, but the thatched-roof buildings are the highlight.
I wondered where to see the whole inn, and when I looked around, I first found the area near the restaurant at the end of the road.
Next to that, there are stairs leading to a shrine? There are a few trees, but is that the best place to see the whole thing?
Written November 19, 2023
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yokomori
Harumi, Japan1,582 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This time I went to Aizuwakamatsu city, so I went to Ouchijuku, which I had always wanted to visit. It took about 40 minutes by car along a mountain road from Aizuwakamatsu city to get there. Ouchijuku is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and along the road there are rows of thatched-roof villages, giving it a traditional feel and making you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period.
Written November 29, 2023
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NKG48
Koshigaya, Japan103 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It was a bit out of the way, but it was worth the trip.
The highlight of this miraculously surviving post town is the observation point on the hill that everyone who comes here must climb.
You can see the whole town, and it feels like you're back in the Edo period.
The former Honjin building also has exhibits, so you can really feel the history.
The toilets are behind the former Honjin, but they are located right in the center of the post town.
We came in the evening, so we only bought some Akabeko and Koboshi dolls, and didn't try the soba noodles with leeks, but it was a very satisfying place.
The highlight of this miraculously surviving post town is the observation point on the hill that everyone who comes here must climb.
You can see the whole town, and it feels like you're back in the Edo period.
The former Honjin building also has exhibits, so you can really feel the history.
The toilets are behind the former Honjin, but they are located right in the center of the post town.
We came in the evening, so we only bought some Akabeko and Koboshi dolls, and didn't try the soba noodles with leeks, but it was a very satisfying place.
Written August 14, 2023
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krocchi
Singapore, Singapore2,239 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A historic village popular with tourists and locals. There is a large parking area just across the street but there’s a fee for parking. The street itself is only one walking path and many stores are not even open. You can expect to spend about 1-2 hours here. There is nothing much to see. The view is also quite normal.
Written February 5, 2023
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ken
Hawaii97 contributions
Jan 2020
perhaps the expectations were too high. It takes a while to get here by train and bus and once here, the visual is of a historic time but the activities seem very singular in having exterior beauty of what is essentially a shopping arcade catering to tourists. Alternatives that might be more appealing with similar intent are the Nakasendo trial and the Hida region.
Written February 2, 2020
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スナフキン
52 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I went there by bus from Yunokami Onsen.
It was a weekday, but I made a reservation for the bus just in case, but it was full.
There was room on the return bus, so it might be better to just make a reservation for the outbound trip.
There was almost no snow in Aizuwakamatsu even though it was February, but there was still snow left in Ouchijuku, so I could experience the winter atmosphere.
Many shops were closed for the winter or closed on this day, so only about half of the shops were open.
However, there were just the right number of customers everywhere, so I didn't have to wait in line, and I was able to leisurely enjoy my shingoro and tempura manju.
The tempura manju was surprisingly delicious.
The old lady at the amazake shop was cute and I wanted to take a photo, but I can't drink amazake so I just looked at her.
Anyway, I think it's a place to enjoy the atmosphere, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Next time I'd like to go when all the shops are open.
It was a weekday, but I made a reservation for the bus just in case, but it was full.
There was room on the return bus, so it might be better to just make a reservation for the outbound trip.
There was almost no snow in Aizuwakamatsu even though it was February, but there was still snow left in Ouchijuku, so I could experience the winter atmosphere.
Many shops were closed for the winter or closed on this day, so only about half of the shops were open.
However, there were just the right number of customers everywhere, so I didn't have to wait in line, and I was able to leisurely enjoy my shingoro and tempura manju.
The tempura manju was surprisingly delicious.
The old lady at the amazake shop was cute and I wanted to take a photo, but I can't drink amazake so I just looked at her.
Anyway, I think it's a place to enjoy the atmosphere, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Next time I'd like to go when all the shops are open.
Written February 15, 2024
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赤いシューティングスター☆K2
Yokohama, Japan3,331 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Escape from reality solo camping trip @ Urabandai
10/3 Ouchijuku
I visited here once about 15 years ago when I went to visit my colleague's wife's parents' house. This time, it's not too far from the campsite, so I visited.
It seems like it hasn't changed since then, but I can't remember it changing at all😅💦💦💦
The old-fashioned post town has remained unchanged and I felt nostalgic.
The surrounding rice fields are just in time for harvest, and the peaceful scenery of golden rice stalks🌾 hanging down is heartwarming.
By the way, even though it was a weekday, the parking lot was pretty full, so it may be quite crowded on weekends🥺
I definitely recommend trying the specialty
negi soba
here.
#Ouchijuku
#OuchijukuKobushiLine
10/3 Ouchijuku
I visited here once about 15 years ago when I went to visit my colleague's wife's parents' house. This time, it's not too far from the campsite, so I visited.
It seems like it hasn't changed since then, but I can't remember it changing at all😅💦💦💦
The old-fashioned post town has remained unchanged and I felt nostalgic.
The surrounding rice fields are just in time for harvest, and the peaceful scenery of golden rice stalks🌾 hanging down is heartwarming.
By the way, even though it was a weekday, the parking lot was pretty full, so it may be quite crowded on weekends🥺
I definitely recommend trying the specialty
negi soba
here.
#Ouchijuku
#OuchijukuKobushiLine
Written October 6, 2023
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K H
Tokyo, Japan288 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
A post town with a strong old-fashioned atmosphere. The view of the thatched roof from the observation deck is breathtaking. The specialty green onion soba is also exquisite! You can experience the unique way of eating by using green onions instead of chopsticks. Recommendation for those who love photography or are interested in traditional Japanese culture.
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Written October 21, 2024
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petertaylor57
Auckland Central, New Zealand421 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
An incredible place which sends you back in time. How glad travellers in olden times must have been to find a street full of houses, inns and restaurants in the midst of the mountains. The souvenir shops which make up most of the village try to have a point of difference from each other and are more or less successful. Yen 500 parking fee is good value for entry. The shopkeepers are friendly - i.e.-not just 'buy this, buy that'.
Just avoid the hoards that come with the sightseeing buses for a really good experience.
Just avoid the hoards that come with the sightseeing buses for a really good experience.
Written May 23, 2024
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As this is situated in Fukushima is it safe to get there ? I mean from the 2011 crisis .
Written March 11, 2020
My visitation during at Fukushima are quite pleasant. Overall the enviroment which i presumed should be safe for visiting.
Written March 12, 2020
You could google for the bus schedule. I tried posting the website links here but apparently TripAdvisor doesn't allow that.
Note that the bus service to the village halts during the winter months because of icy roads. According to the bus schedule site service is up to 23rd November.
Written July 25, 2019
10月28日に白布温泉~五色沼~大内塾へ行きます。
10:45頃に到着予定です。
(県道131経由でのルートで渋滞はないとして考えています)
皆さんのご指摘では、時間が11時前と遅いので駐車場へ入るのにかなり時間がとられそうで・・・
・大内塾の有料、無料駐車場はそれぞれ何台分あるのでしょうか?
・無料と有料とありますが空いているほうでいいのですが。
・10月末はの日曜日ですが、全般的な混雑は例年はどうでしたでしょうか?
帰りに
県道131号⇒R289で白川IC・・・南下へ向かう予定です。
この間の県道131号は通行に問題ありませんでしょうか?
その他、アドバイス等がありましたらお願いします。
Written September 29, 2018
駐車場の容量については既に回答済みなので割愛します。
会津方面には毎年春、秋に出かけていますが10月末から11月初旬にかけては紅葉シーズンで相当混み合う事間違い無いでしょう。
更に到着時間の11時は大内宿散策後の古民家での蕎麦を狙ってのゴールデンタイム、訪問者の出入りが鈍くなる時間帯です。
最悪一時間待ちは要覚悟ではないでしょうか。
近辺の道路事情は大内宿駐車場へのアクセスを除き比較的空いており過去に大きな渋滞に巻き込まれた事はありません。
131号経由白河ICは正解ですね。
Written October 2, 2018
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