{"id":620,"date":"2025-12-11T14:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T05:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/yunokami-onsen-station-_copied\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:37:18","slug":"ouchijuku","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/","title":{"rendered":"Ouchi-juku"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#Ouchi-juku\" >Ouchi-juku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#_Historic_streets_lined_with_thatched-roof_houses\" >&nbsp;Historic streets lined with thatched-roof houses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#More_Attractions_Around_Ouchi-juku\" >More Attractions Around Ouchi-juku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#Best_way_to_Enjoy_the_Area\" >Best way to Enjoy the Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#Spot_Information\" >Spot Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#Access\" >Access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\" >Recommended Nearby Ryokans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/ouchijuku\/#The_inn_of_sincerity_-Hoshinoi\" >The inn of sincerity -Hoshinoi-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ouchi-juku\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ouchi-juku\"><\/span>Ouchi-juku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ouchi-juku is a historic post town in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. It flourished during the Edo period as a stop along the Aizu Nishi Kaido, the route connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Nikko, with roots that some say stretch back to the Kamakura period. Today, around 30 thatched-roof traditional houses line the streets, preserving the town\u2019s historic appearance. In 1981, Ouchi-juku was designated a \u201cImportant Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings\u201d by the Japanese government, and it now attracts roughly 800,000 visitors annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local residents follow three guiding principles\u2014\u201cDo not sell, do not rent, do not destroy\u201d\u2014to maintain and restore the thatched roofs, preserving over 400 years of traditional scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-btn\"><a class=\"btn-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/aizu-report-hoshinoi\/\">Read our experience at \u201dOuchi-juku\u201d<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_8857-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-00\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>The former&nbsp;<em>Honjin<\/em>&nbsp;of Ouchi-juku, once used as a lodging for high-ranking officials, now stands along the main street and is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can glimpse the elegant and traditional interior of an Edo-period residence, with exhibits including tableware, clothing, and other historical artifacts.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"historic-streets-lined-with-thatched-roof-houses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Historic_streets_lined_with_thatched-roof_houses\"><\/span>&nbsp;Historic streets lined with thatched-roof houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_8862-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Ouchi-juku, the thatched-roof houses lining both sides of the street create a nostalgic atmosphere. Along the main street, you\u2019ll find soba restaurants and souvenir shops, and the entire area is compact enough to stroll from end to end in about five minutes, making it easy to explore on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wandering through the narrow alleys and stone-paved paths feels like stepping back into the Edo period. In the center of the village stands the Ouchi-juku Townscape Exhibition Hall, a restored building that once served as a resting place (honjin) for feudal lords. Inside, you can see everyday items from that era and displays about thatched roofs. Each morning, a fire is lit in the irori (traditional hearth), and simply watching the crackling flames and smoke rising to preserve the roof offers a deeply immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ouchi-juku is charming in every season, but winter is especially atmospheric. During the annual Ouchi-juku Snow Festival, held on the second Saturday of February, snow lanterns and igloos line the streets, and local men light each lantern, creating a magical scene enhanced by fireworks in the night sky. Be sure to dress warmly to fully enjoy this enchanting winter event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"spot-middle-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8812.webp\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-attractions-around-ouchi-juku\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Attractions_Around_Ouchi-juku\"><\/span>More Attractions Around Ouchi-juku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n  <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives\">\n    <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__list\">\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8737.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"1\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8737.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Ouchi-juku Negi Soba<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"2\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8650-1.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"2\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8650-1.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">ramune soda<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        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<span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">There is natural spring water behind the building.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"4\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03756.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"4\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03756.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">shrine<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"5\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03765.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"5\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03765.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e58eb24ca48878011a2a5b98214ea39d05940534255cb42fc811b7bd1083409c?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>ryokanbook_en_admin<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">In winter, kamakura<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"6\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8718.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"6\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8718.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">A new experience of eating soba with a green onion<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"7\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8769.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"7\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8769.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">A new experience of eating soba with a green onion.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"8\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8752.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"8\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8752.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\n                <span><\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Tempura served alongside negi soba.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-way-to-enjoy-the-area\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_way_to_Enjoy_the_Area\"><\/span>Best way to Enjoy the Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we recommend stopping by Yunokami Onsen Station, operated by the Aizu Railway. The station\u2019s thatched-roof building is a rare sight in Japan, and inside you\u2019ll find a traditional irori (hearth). Next to the platform is a free footbath called \u201cOyako Jizo no Yu,\u201d where you can relax and warm your feet while watching the trains. From the station, you can take the Aizu Bus \u201cSaru-yu-go\u201d or drive about 20 minutes to reach Ouchi-juku.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"348\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC02260-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"359\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC02189-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive at the post town, start by strolling through the charming streets lined with thatched-roof houses. Along the way, several soba restaurants serve Takato soba (grated daikon soba), a local specialty. Ouchi-juku\u2019s famous \u201cnegi soba\u201d is especially unique\u2014using a long green onion as chopsticks to pick up the noodles. The green onion also works as a condiment, making it a fun and memorable local experience. Among the most popular is the long-established \u201cOuchi-juku Misawaya,\u201d which often has lines on weekends and during holidays. To avoid the crowd, consider visiting right at opening or using waiting time to explore nearby streets. Besides soba, you can also try local dishes like \u201cshingorou\u201d or \u201ctochi-mochi,\u201d made with regional ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"337\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_8765-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"328\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_8752-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head to a lookout on a small hill slightly off the main street. Climb the stone steps to enjoy a panoramic view of Ouchi-juku\u2019s rooftops. On clear days, the contrast of the blue sky, thatched roofs, and distant mountains is stunning, while in winter, the snow-covered village looks like a scene from a traditional painting. If visiting in summer, the \u201cHange Festival\u201d on July 2 celebrates safe rice planting; in autumn, late October to early November offers beautiful fall foliage; and in winter, the previously mentioned Snow Festival makes the experience even more memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remarkably, there are two inns in Ouchi-juku where you can stay in cultural heritage buildings. After other tourists leave, enjoy the quiet beauty of the village at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, about a 15-minute drive from Ouchi-juku is Tonohetsuri, a scenic spot famous for its dramatic rock formations along the Okawa River gorge. It\u2019s highly recommended to visit both Ouchi-juku and Tonohetsuri for a full experience of the area\u2019s natural and historical charm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-btn\"><a class=\"btn-black\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/aizu-report-2n3d-route-omotenashi\/\">Check out the recommended model course<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spot-information\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spot_Information\"><\/span> Spot Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening Hours\uff1a9:00\uff5e17:00\uff08Open year-round, free to explore\uff09<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee\uff1aFree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access\"><\/span>Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3172.3510738189393!2d139.85812327591017!3d37.334196372099704!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x601ffcb1e26e16b1%3A0x622953e13bf4f230!2z5aSn5YaF5a6_!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1761615527653!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Address\uff1aOuchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture (Ouchi Yamamoto area)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public Transport: About 20 minutes by Aizu Bus \u201cSaru-yu-go\u201d from Aizu Railway Yunokami Onsen Station, get off at the \u201cOuchi-juku Iriguchi\u201d bus stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Car: About 1 hour 10 minutes \/ 40 km via Route 289 and 121 from Tohoku Expressway Shirakawa IC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_8934.webp);\">\n        <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner-header\">\n                <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\"><\/span>Recommended Nearby Ryokans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-info\">\n                <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-titleset\">\n                    <h3 class=\"pickup-ryokan-name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_inn_of_sincerity_-Hoshinoi\"><\/span>The inn of sincerity -Hoshinoi-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">The inn is renowned for its heartfelt hospitality, natural hot springs with free-flowing water from Yunokami Onsen available 24 hours a day, and homemade dishes featuring local ingredients, including the signature simmered potatoes. Guests can also enjoy the \u014cuchi-juku Night Tour guided by the inn\u2019s owner. With its warm, homey atmosphere, about 70% of visitors return, making it truly a place where \u201conce you come, you\u2019ll want to come back again.\u201d<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"pickup-ryokan-button text-white bg-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/hoshinoi\/\">View More ><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ouchi-juku Ouchi-juku is a historic post town in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. It flourished during the Edo period as a stop along the Aizu Nishi Kaido, the route connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Nikko, with roots that some say stretch back to the Kamakura period. Today, around 30 thatched-roof traditional houses line the streets, preserving the town\u2019s historic appearance. 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