Overview
Tarui is a small rural town in Gifu Prefecture that preserves a significant piece of Japan's feudal history as the 57th station of the Nakasendo trail. During its heyday as a post town, Tarui-juku had 315 hotels serving travelers between Kyoto and Edo.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi may be limited in this rural town. Consider a Japanese SIM card or pocket WiFi for connectivity.
Money
Japan is a cash-oriented society. Carry yen for most local establishments and small-town transactions.
Transport
Tarui Station on the Tokaido Main Line connects to Maibara (west) and Ogaki/Nagoya (east). Route 21 is the main highway.
