Arriving at Narai-juku Post Town.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Our greeter.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Entering Narai-juku from the Kiso-Fukushima side.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Much busier town than the past ones.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Food anyone?

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Filled with charming stores and they're all open....

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Cleansing fountain.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Pink...must be dyed, right?

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Decorative or colorful "noren" are fabric curtains that signify the type of goods sold at a shop.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

This shop is selling the "Oroku-kushi" comb.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Water or cleansing fountain.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Entrance to a temple.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

At a tea house.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Our Ryokan for the evening.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Not just for pedestrians.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.

Lunch spot.

Wandering the longest Post Town in Japan at .6 mile. It ends at the foot of the Torii Pass. Nakasendo Trail, Narai-juku, Siojiri-City, Nagano, Japan.