was the thirty-second of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō. It is located in the central part of the present-day city of Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. History Motoyama became a post town in 1614, when the Nakasendō's route was changed. It became a post town at the same time as Shiojiri-juku and Seba-juku. It became known throughout the country for its soba noodles. Neighboring post towns Nakasendō Seba-juku - Motoyama-juku - Niekawa-juku References Stations of the Nakasendō Stations of the Nakasendo in Nagano Prefecture