Ouchijuku 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Description
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ouchijuku! If there's a place where you can feel the charms of ancient Japan and experience the ancient Japanese way of life, it's Ouchijuku. This small village of picturesque thatched-roof houses hidden among forested mountains in Fukushima Prefecture is so perfectly preserved you'll feel like you traveled back in time to the period of samurai. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
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Itinerary
Ouchi-juku opened along the Aizu Nishi Kaido route around 1643. It flourished as a base for routes going from Aizu domain to Nikko Kaido and Edo (Tokyo). The most convenient way to reach Ouchi-juku is to use a rental car from Aizuwakamtasu City. Head south on National Route 121 and take the Prefectural Road 329 going along the mountain stream.
The “Ouchi-juku Machinami Tenjikan,” which renovated the honjin (inn for government officials) from the inn town period and displaying historical materials. When you enter the building, there is a lit hearth on the floor with smoke floating into the ceiling, and many precious daily goods used during the Edo period are on display. It is a popular facility since you can experience the livelihood of the Edo period. It’s the perfect place to learn about the old way of living in Japan.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. The journey from Aizu Wakamatsu Station to Ouchijuku takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the train and bus connection times. The round-trip transportation cost between Aizu Wakamatsu and Ouchijuku is approximately 3,200 JPY. Please note that this fare is subject to change. Aizu wakaamatsu- NIshiwakamatsu 190JPY/person from Nishiwakamatsu to Yunokami Onsen 860 JPY /person Round trip bus ticket 1100JPY/person Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. Private vehicles must be booked 5 days before the tour date.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Reviews(2)
We had a lovely day with our guide Nobuko. She shared lots of interesting stories about the life in old Japan and explained everything to us. She also had many trivia to keep us engaged and answered all our questions. We went to Ouchi-juku first and had lunch there (the local buckwheat noodles). Because we chose to do it all by taxi instead of public transportation we had some extra time so we visited Tsuruga Castle and the Samurai House in Aizuwakamatsu. Finally she left us at Sazaedo Temple.
Thank you very much for your kind and heartwarming review. I truly appreciated that you stopped by Aizu during your long journey and showed interest in its history and culture. It was a pleasure sharing explanations and having conversations with you—I also had a wonderful time. You two are very lovely. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Nobuko
This tour was amazing thanks to Yoko!! We had a lot of fun traveling to Ochijuku with her by train starting in Aizu, talking about the area and history of Fukushima on the way and discovering the small town's shops and homes in the end. Highly recommend, we will come back to do other tours with her :)
Thank you for your review and pretty photos (especially the black cat surrounded by cat dolls and you three having sweets are cute.). I am so glad you enjoyed the tour of Ouchijuku. I had a great time too. Please come back to see Fukushima's nature and history, and taste local foods. P.S.: I found out that there are a few confectionery stores that sell Ichigo Daifuku all year round. Look for them next time! Yoko
