Echigoya Ryokan in Narai-Juku : ゑちごや旅館
Immerse in an Edo-era Inn in Edo-era Post Town Narai-juku
Matsumoto/Northern Alps
Description
Narai-juku lies on the ancient Nakasendo road between Kyoto and old Edo (present-day Tokyo), and was the largest of all the post towns along the road. Travelers would cross Torii Pass, then the largest obstacle along the way, and recuperate at Narai-juku after the ordeal. With a history of 220 years, Echigoya is the only remaining inn to have continued operating from the Edo age. An exclusive inn, only up to 2 parties, maximum 6 guests are accepted per night and are treated to the staff’s heartfelt hospitality.
Details
2
All rooms.
- Check-In :
- 15:00
- Check-Out :
- 10:00
- Price of Accommodation :
- ¥15,660-
- Reservations :
- Required
- Capacity :
- 6
- Foreign Languages :
- English (Minimal English spoken.)
- Room Types :
- Japanese Style(2 room(s))
- Area Sightseeing Info :
- There
- Linens Included :
- Provided
- Luggage Storage :
- Available
- Washing Machine :
- Not Available
Notes
Authentic Edo-era construction, hence no bathing facilities, sinks or toilets in the guestrooms. Family baths available, while toilets and sinks are common-use.
Contact
tel : +81(0)264-34-3011 fax : +81(0)264-34-3011 
Official site
Access/Location
- By Train
- From Narai Station(JR Chuo Line), 10 min walk. By highway bus from Shinjuku to Kiso Fukushima, use the Narai stop, then 15 min on foot.
- By Car
- From Shiojiri IC, Route 19 (30 min)
From Ina IC, Route 361 (40 min) - Address
- 493 Narai, Shiojiri 399-6303
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Narai-juku Post Town : "Narai of a Thousand Houses" -- Longest Post Town in all of Japan.
- Shinano Wine (Winery Tour) : Third Generation Winery
- Izutsu Wine (Winery) : Winery with a View of the Northern Alps, Surrounded by Picturesque Vineyards
- Okaya Silk Museum “Silk Fact Okaya” : Silk Museum Adjacent to an Actual Operating Silk Factory
- Suwa Garasunosato (Glass Center) : Japan's Largest Glass Art-Related Activities Center
Accommodation
- Oyado Iseya in Narai-Juku : Friendly Service and Delicious Kiso Home Cooking.
- Tsutaya in Kiso-Fukushima : Relaxing Hotel Awash in the History of the Old Kiso Road.
- Awanoyu in Shirahone Onsen : Relax in Awanoyu's Milky White Mineral Water in Famous Shirahone Onsen.
- Yumoto Saito-Ryokan in Shirahone : Grand, historical ryokan featuring Shirahone’s unique milky-white onsen water.
- Chosenkaku Kameya in Shimo-Suwa : 300-Year Old Inn With Famous Garden and Bath, Adjacent to Akinomiya Suwa Grand Shrine.
Restaurants
- Soba Tokkuriya : Handmade Japanese Cuisine in and Edo-era Post Town.
- Farm Restaurant Tomato no Ki : Buffet-style Restaurant with Views of the Southern Alps.
- Bistro Matsushima-tei : Historical Post Town Building Reborn as Italian.
- Soba Kurumaya : Classic Kiso Hand-made Soba Shop with a 300-Year History.
- Chuo Alps Tozan-Guchi Meiji-tei : At the Base of the Chuo Alps, Sauce-Katsu with their own Original Sauce.
Activities
- Hyakuso herbal medicine factory tour : Tour the Factory of Natural Herbal Medicine Maker Hyakuso.
- Working Farm with Hands-On Activities : Fruit Picking, Farm & Cultural Activities on a Full Scale Farm -- Fun for the Whole Family.
- How to do Sunki Lacto-Fermenting : Learn to Make Kiso Valley’s Unique Salt-free Pickling Technique.
- Master Gohei Mochi Making : Make Kiso’s Specialty Mochi-rice Sweats.
- Make Chopsticks out of Hinoki : Use Kiso’s Famed Hinoki Wood to Make Your Own Pair of Chopsticks.
