Since the thatched roof is made from thin and manpower is required, dubbing work is done by all the villagers, which helps to form a community.
An ancient post town was on the highroad connecting Aizu and Nikko in Edo period. Now it is left from main transportation route but the community keeps Ouchijuku remain as it is. Thatched roof is not just beautiful, it is an important gimmick to maintain the community !
At each thatched-roof house, a charming saleswoman sits at the edge of the porches and sells her own cooked food and crafts. Each item is hand-made, and the wallet’s string is loosened as the grandmother smiles.
Gallery (click photos)
go to ouchijuku
ouchijuku post town viewpoint
ouchijuku roof top
ouchijuku shrine
