Travel Back to the Edo Period (1)🏮

Narai-juku: More Kyoto Than Kyoto Itself 🌟 🏯 A Transportation Hub of the Edo Period Stroll along the cobblestone streets, sip from mountain springs, and listen to the stories of the lacquerware shopkeeper's family—her smile is part of the magic of Narai-juku. The charm of this place lies in its "living Edo" atmosphere. 🌿 🏘️ Nara-no-Ichi is a well-preserved Edo Period post town in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Known as "Narai-juku Senkan," it is the most prosperous of the eleven post stations on the Nakasendo Kisoji Road. 🏡 Transportation: 2.5 Hours / 3,000 JPY Nagoya ➡️ Take the JR Chuo Line to Shiojiri Station ➡️ Nara-no-Ichi Station 📸 Must-Take Photo Spots (100% Success Rate) 1️⃣ Kiso Ohashi Tunnel A mysterious tunnel next to the station! Walking through it is an instant awe-inspiring experience—the largest hinoki (cypress) arch bridge in Japan + deep mountain valleys. It feels like a scene from "Spirited Away"! 🌈 2️⃣ Nakamachi Lattice Window Street A 1-kilometer Edo-era street! Dark brown wooden houses + noren curtains + mountain spring wells. Capturing an empty street in the early morning mist is absolutely stunning! (See Photo 3) 🌅 #Japan 🌿 #Nara-no-Ichi 🏡 #EdoPeriod 🌟