Ouchi-juku Historic Post Town

A Living Edo-Period Post Town

Ouchi-juku flourished as a post station on the Aizu-Nishi Kaido route, where travelers and merchants once rested between the Aizu and Nikko regions. Its street of thatched-roof houses has been meticulously preserved as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

Thatched Roofs and Timber Architecture

The kayabuki (thatched) roofs that define the village require constant hand-craftsmanship to maintain. Many of the wooden structures now serve as inns, soba restaurants, and folk-craft shops, keeping the traditions of the region alive for visitors.

A Mountain Valley Setting

Cradled in the mountains of southern Fukushima, the town sits amid densely forested slopes that rise on every side. The surrounding valley shapes the distinctive atmosphere of this remote corner of the Aizu highlands.

A Window into Japanese Heritage

This live view offers a continuous look at one of Japan's most evocative heritage villages, a destination that draws travelers seeking the architecture and pace of old Japan preserved in a single valley street.