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Narai-juku（奈良井宿）

ならいじゅく Narai-juku

Narai-juku（奈良井宿）

Photo: Keisai Eisen / Public domain ／ Source

The longest post town on the Nakasendo: a kilometre of houses with jettied upper floors, lined with lacquer shops.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture
City / townShiojiri
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureChushin

FAQ

Where is Narai-juku?
It is in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Narai-juku?
The longest post town on the Nakasendo: a kilometre of houses with jettied upper floors, lined with lacquer shops. The focus is architecture.
When was Narai-juku established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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