Edo period rest stop remakes itself for 21st century globe-trotters
This 1-kilometer street through Narai-juku, Nagano prefecture, has been recognized by the Japanese government for its well-preserved traditional buildings. (Photos by Yui Usui)
NAGANO, Japan — A town that during Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868) served as a stopover for Tokyo-Kyoto travelers now finds itself scrambling to accommodate a crush of modern-day wanderers seeking to spend a night or two in inns that exude a centuries-old charm.
