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Ouchi-juku

Ouchi-juku

大内宿

Ouchi-juku was a post town for travelers during the Edo period (1603-1867). Feudal lords passed through here on their trips to Edo. Today its street of thatched-roof houses is well preserved and was designated an Important Preservation District in 1981. Visitors walk the old street and can try the local soba noodles.

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Visitor information

Getting there

Go by local train to Yunokami Onsen Station, then take a bus or taxi (about 10 minutes by taxi).

Time needed

Plan about 1 hour or more.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Some restaurants are closed on Wednesdays, so there may be fewer lunch options.
  • The local negi soba is served with a leek instead of chopsticks.
  • A snow festival in February lights the street with candles.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The village gets very busy in winter.
  • Some restaurants close on Wednesdays, so lunch options may be fewer that day.
  • Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
  • Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukushima and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Fukushima

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:28
  2. Sunrise06:07
  3. Dhuhr11:24
  4. Asr14:13
  5. Maghrib16:36
  6. Isha18:05

Times are calculated for Fukushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukushima.

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Places to pray near Ouchi-juku

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Ouchi-juku

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, fukushima.travel