Ouchi-juku Complete Travel Guide
Ouchi-juku is a preserved Edo-period post town in the Aizu mountains, where more than 30 thatched-roof buildings line a single street of soba shops, craft stalls, and inns.
Quick Facts
Best Things to Do
- Walk the main street of thatched-roof houses, most of which are now shops or small museums.
- Try negi soba, the local soba noodles eaten using a whole green onion instead of chopsticks.
- Climb the short path up the hill behind the village for an overview shot of the rooftops.
- Browse craft stalls selling Akabeko folk toys and other Aizu souvenirs.
Tickets and Fees
Checked in July 2026: entering the village itself is free with no set hours; individual shops keep their own schedules and some close in winter outside the Snow Festival weekend, so an off-season weekday visit may find fewer shops open.
How to Get There
Take the Aizu Railway to Yunokami Onsen Station (about 35 minutes from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station), then a seasonal bus or taxi (around 15 minutes) to Ouchi-juku; buses run roughly hourly from mid-March through November.
Nearby Attractions
Combine it with Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle for a one-day Aizu itinerary that mixes samurai history with a preserved Edo-period village.
Book Before You Go
Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.