Nakasendo Ota-juku

Access to Nakasendo Ota-juku is convenient by both public transportation and car. If you're using public transportation, you can arrive by walking 20 minutes from the south exit of Mino-Ota Station. If you're driving, you can reach Nakasendo Ota-juku by taking National Route 41 south for about 5 minutes from the Tokai Loop Expressway Mino-Kamo Interchange. Nakasendo Ota-juku is loved by many travelers for its historical streetscape and atmosphere. Please take advantage of the easy access and enjoy a wonderful time.

Nakasendo Ota-juku is one of the major mountain-side highways that connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Nihonbashi with Kyoto and Sanjo Ohashi. Located in the Mino Province, it prospered as the 51st post town of the Nakasendo. Ota-juku was once a vital transportation hub on the Nakasendo, especially due to the difficult crossing of the Kiso River known as "Ota no Watashi," which became a place of interaction for passing travelers. The current Ota-juku still fascinates visitors with its streetscapes and old buildings that strongly retain the atmosphere of the time. You can feel the charm of the Nakasendo while reminiscing about history. Take a stroll through the streets of Ota-juku, reminiscent of a bygone era, and enjoy a trip that touches on its allure.

We would like to inform you about the fees for Nakasendo Ota-juku. Admission is completely free, so feel free to visit. At Nakasendo Ota-juku, you can enjoy the old townscape with a rich history. Free parking is also available, making it convenient for those coming by car. While touring the old-fashioned buildings and streets, you can feel the atmosphere of the time. There are also spots on the grounds where you can reflect on history, and Nakasendo Ota-juku is packed with unique attractions. Why not visit with your family and friends and create wonderful memories?