Narai-juku (奈良井宿) is a former post town in the Kiso Valley of Nagano Prefecture. During the Edo Period (1603-1868), it marked the half-way point between Kyoto and Edo to travelers along the Nakasendo Route. The main road is lined with beautifully preserved old buildings that house souvenir shops, restaurants and Minshuku (family-run, guesthouse-style lodgings). Here are a few impressions from a visit last year.

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