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During the Edo Period, Narai (奈良井) marked the half way point between Kyoto and Edo to travelers along the Nakasendo Route. It was the most wealthy post town of the Kiso Valley, and was sometimes referred to as "Narai of a Thousand Houses".
King Narai the Great (Thai: สมเด็จพระนารายณ์มหาราช, RTGS: Somdet Phra Narai Maharat, pronounced [sǒm.dèt pʰráʔ nāː.rāːj mā.hǎː.râːt] listen ⓘ) or Ramathibodi III (Thai: รามาธิบดีที่ ๓ listen ⓘ) was the 27th monarch of Ayutthaya Kingdom, the 4th and last ...
Located between Kiso Fukushima and Matsumoto, Narai is one of the best-preserved post towns on Kiso’s Nakasendo Trail. Visit for a taste of the Japan of old.
Mar 5, 2024 · Narai-juku is a historic post town located in the Kiso Valley of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It was an important stop on the Nakasendo highway connecting Kyoto and Tokyo during the Edo period (1603-1868).
Narai is one of the post towns of the Nakasendo, the old golden route between Tokyo(Edo) and Kyoto. The Town remains unchanged as it was in Edo Period.
Feb 13, 2024 · WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO SEE IN NARAI-JUKU? WHAT IS NARAI-JUKU KNOWN FOR? Discover a well-preserved heritage former post town on the famous Nakasendo Way! Narai-Juku, located in the beautiful Kiso Valley, is perhaps less well-known than Tsumago and Magome which are on the same historical path.
Narai Juku in the Kiso Valley is a small post town on the Nakasendo full of ancient inns. There is plenty to see and do in the area if you know where to look.
Jul 5, 2024 · Experience a more authentic Japan with a trip to Narai-juku: a beautifully preserved Edo Town. This guide shares how to get to Narai Juku, what to do there and where to stay.
Dec 18, 2017 · Narai is one of the most northerly of the Kiso Valley post towns that was originally a marker of the halfway point along the Nakasendo highway. The one-kilometer street of two-storey wooden buildings is recognisable for its overhanging second floors many of which are adorned with climbing plants that frame the shop fronts.
Narai was the king of Siam (1656–88), who was best known for his efforts in foreign affairs and whose court produced the first “golden age” of Thai literature. Narai was a son of King Prasat Thong by a queen who was a daughter of King Song Tham, and he came to the throne after violent palace.
