Saturday, April 30, 2016

Official Day 1 - Narai - juku

We were up for 26 hours getting here, going to Ramen, staying at Maki's parents one night. They are so sweet. Also met up with Maki's cousin who was in her wedding, and her aunt. (The kids are staying with grandparents while Maki and I walk)






 This morning we did 3 different trains, and were able to actually start our real journey. We asked Maki's dad to take our picture to commemorate the beginning of this adventure: (he needs lessons)




First stop: Train station - coffee


Stop in Shioriji for Buckwheat Soba and wine tasting


I feel tall here

3 kinds of buckwheat noodles


We chose wine tasting over archaeological findings of 5,000 years ago

beautiful vineyards - built in 1911

self serve wine tasting


Another train ride to being our walk into Narai - so beautiful!










Narai

fresh drinking water for weary travelers

Narai is known for lacquerware



Walking into town was everything I imagined


Our Minshuku is AMAZING! Dinner and breakfast included.
The garden
Our private room, but shared bath

Walk to rooms

To meal time

Delicious dinner

YUM




MORE soba


Bath time


Robe Ready

G'night!




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