Ouchi-juku Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

5.0 (2 reviews) Aizuwakamatsu, Japan
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ouchijuku!

If there's a place where you can feel the charms of ancient Japan and experience the ancient Japanese way of life, it's Ouchijuku. This small village of picturesque thatched-roof houses hidden among forested mountains in Fukushima Prefecture is so perfectly preserved you'll feel like you traveled back in time to the period of samurai.

Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

What's included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Aizuwakamatsu
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

What to expect

  1. Ouchijuku
    5h
    Ouchi-juku opened along the Aizu Nishi Kaido route around 1643. It flourished as a base for routes going from Aizu domain to Nikko Kaido and Edo (Tokyo). The most convenient way to reach Ouchi-juku is to use a rental car from Aizuwakamtasu City. Head south on National Route 121 and take the Prefectural Road 329 going along the mountain stream.
  2. Ouchijuku Machinami Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The “Ouchi-juku Machinami Tenjikan,” which renovated the honjin (inn for government officials) from the inn town period and displaying historical materials.

    When you enter the building, there is a lit hearth on the floor with smoke floating into the ceiling, and many precious daily goods used during the Edo period are on display. It is a popular facility since you can experience the livelihood of the Edo period. It’s the perfect place to learn about the old way of living in Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized.

The journey from Aizu Wakamatsu Station to Ouchijuku takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the train and bus connection times. The round-trip transportation cost between Aizu Wakamatsu and Ouchijuku is approximately 3,200 JPY. Please note that this fare is subject to change.

Aizu wakaamatsu- NIshiwakamatsu 190JPY/person
from Nishiwakamatsu to Yunokami Onsen  860 JPY /person
Round trip bus ticket 1100JPY/person

Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. Private vehicles must be booked 5 days before the tour date.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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