📝 Articles about Tochigi
Bato Onsen-kyo
A sunset retreat overlooking the Naka River, proud of west-facing baths and beautifying wa…
Kitsuregawa Onsen
A Sakura City spring counted among Japan finest beautifying waters, loved for its silky to…
Okukinu Onsen-kyo Kaniyu
A remote inn reachable only on foot, proud of rich open-air baths drawn from five differen…
Chuzenji Onsen
A highland spring by Lake Chuzenji, prized for views of Mount Nantai and easy access to Ok…
Itamuro Onsen
A medicinal spring on the upper Naka River, a quiet mountain spa that keeps the healing tr…
Shiobara Onsen-kyo
Eleven hot springs along a river valley with diverse waters, perfect for gorge views and o…
Nasu Yumoto Onsen
The source spring of Nasu with over a thousand years of history, famed for the cloudy sulf…
Kawaji Onsen
A modest gorge hot spring at the meeting of two rivers, long said to be good for healing w…
Nikko Yumoto Onsen
A milky sulfur spring by Lake Yunoko, a quiet bathing retreat embraced by the nature of Ok…
Kinugawa Onsen
A major hot spring resort lining a river gorge, ideal as a base for exploring the Nikko ar…
Nasu Cheese and Bakery Gourmet in Tochigi
Nasu highland cheese and stylish Kuroiso bakeries offer a delicious food tour of a resort …
Tochigi Lemon Milk Sweets
Tochigi lemon milk is a beloved local drink, and its nostalgic flavor now appears in many …
Nikko Soba in Tochigi
Nikko soba is a fragrant buckwheat noodle nurtured by clean water and a cool climate in th…
Nasu Eggs and Sweets in Tochigi
Rich highland eggs from Nasu make creamy puddings and baked sweets that highlight a resort…
Tochiotome Strawberry Sweets in Tochigi
Tochigi leads Japan in strawberry output, and sweets made with sweet tochiotome berries ar…
Chitake Soba in Tochigi
Chitake soba uses a summer mushroom to make a fragrant noodle dish beloved across Tochigi.…
Shimotsukare a Tochigi Local Dish
Shimotsukare is a rustic Tochigi stew of salmon head, soybeans and grated daikon for an ea…
Nikko Yuba Cuisine in Tochigi
Nikko yuba is a refined soy milk skin dish nurtured by clean mountain water in the temple …
Sano Ramen in Tochigi
Sano ramen is known for its flat, wavy hand-pressed noodles and a clear soy sauce based so…
Utsunomiya Gyoza in Tochigi
Utsunomiya is famous as the city of gyoza, with many specialty shops gathered near the sta…
Ashikaga Flower Park and Ashikaga Gakko Course
A trip in Ashikaga visiting the great wisteria, illuminations, and the oldest school in Ja…
Kinugawa Onsen and Edo Wonderland Course
A day from the base of Kinugawa Onsen, enjoying an Edo era townscape and the gorge scenery…
Nasu Kogen Resort Course
A day resort trip in Nasu Highland with animal encounters, ranches, and hot springs.…
Oku Nikko Nature Course
From Lake Chuzenji to Kegon Falls and Senjogahara, a full day in the wild nature of Oku Ni…
Nikko World Heritage One Day Course
A classic day route around the shrines and temples of Nikko, from Shinkyo to Toshogu and R…
Karasawayama Jinja (Sano)
Built on the keep ruins of Karasawa Castle and dedicated to Fujiwara no Hidesato, this shr…
Kasoyama Jinja (Kanuma)
An old shrine at the foot of Mount Ozaku, home to the stump of an ancient cedar once judge…
Ohirasan Jinja (Tochigi City)
A mountaintop shrine famed for its hydrangea-lined stairway, offering many blessings inclu…
Izurusan Manganji (Tochigi City)
An ancient temple on the Bando pilgrimage route, renowned as a place of ascetic training w…
Omuro Takaokami Jinja (Nikko)
An old shrine in the hills of Nikko known for its sacred spring water, drawing those who p…
Motegi Yakumo Jinja (Motegi)
An old Motegi shrine dedicated to Susanoo, cherished for warding off misfortune and prayin…
Isoyama Benzaiten (Sano)
Standing beside a famed spring-fed pond, this hall of Benzaiten is known for legends of a …
Torinoko Jinja (Nakagawa)
A mountaintop shrine straddling the Tochigi and Ibaraki border, famous for owls, where som…
Osaki Jinja (Moka)
An ancient shrine with over 1,500 years of history, home to a giant statue of Ebisu said t…
Furumine Jinja (Kanuma)
Deep in the mountains of Kanuma, this old shrine of tengu worship draws visitors with its …
Tochigi Winter Travel: Nikko Yumoto, Nasu & Ashikaga Flower Park
栃木の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。日光湯元温泉・足利フラワーパーク・那須など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Tochigi Autumn Foliage 2026: Nikko, Nasu & Lake Chuzenji
栃木の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。日光いろは坂・中禅寺湖・那須岳など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Tochigi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Tochigi. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Tochigi Local Gourmet Guide: Utsunomiya Gyoza
Discover Tochigi''s unique local cuisine including 宇都宮餃子. A food lover''s guide to the bes…
Rainy Day in Tochigi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Tochigi! Discover top indoor attractions including 東武ワールドスク…
Tochigi Food Guide: Utsunomiya Gyoza, Nikko Yuba & Strawberries
Utsunomiya is Japan's undisputed gyoza capital. Discover the thick Nikko yuba tofu skin, p…
Nasu Highland: A Mountain Resort with Panoramic Views
A highland resort over 1,000m elevation where ranches, hot springs, and outlet malls conve…
Kegon Falls: One of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls
One of Japan's three great waterfalls, plunging 97 meters from Lake Chuzenji with thundero…
Ashikaga Flower Park: A Paradise of Wisteria
Home to wisteria trees over 150 years old, selected by CNN as one of the "10 Dream Travel …
Utsunomiya Gyoza: Japan's Gyoza Capital
Utsunomiya boasts Japan's highest gyoza consumption per household, with over 100 specializ…
Mashiko-yaki: Exploring the Folk Craft Pottery Village
The folk craft village beloved by pottery master Shoji Hamada, where unpretentious and war…
Kinugawa Onsen: Hot Spring Resort in a Beautiful Valley
About 2 hours from Tokyo on the Tobu Railway, this resort town lines the beautiful Kinugaw…
Sano Ramen: Hand-Pulled Noodles with Bamboo Press
Unique hand-made noodles pressed with green bamboo, paired with light soy sauce broth in a…
Irohazaka Slope: 48 Curves Through Nikko's Autumn Colors
The 48-curve mountain road famous for brilliant autumn colors, the iconic drive up to Lake…
Tochigi City Kuranomachi: A Historic Merchant Town of the Edo Era
Edo-period merchant storehouses lining the Uzumagawa River, preserving the atmosphere of a…
Nikko Cryptomeria Avenue: The World's Longest Tree-Lined Road
A Guinness-recognized 35km avenue of cryptomeria trees planted in the Edo period, recogniz…
Mibu Tochigi Wanpaku Park Tulip Festival
A million tulips blooming in a vast park, one of Tochigi's most vibrant spring flower fest…
Nasushiobara Onsen: A Treasury of Famous Hot Springs
A collection of 11 hot spring areas including Shiobara and Itamuro, surrounded by valley b…
Mobility Resort Motegi: The Mecca of Motorsports
Japan's premier motorsports circuit hosting top-tier races, set in beautiful natural surro…
Nikko Toshogu Grand Spring Festival: Thousand Warrior Procession
The magnificent procession of 1,000 warriors held twice yearly is Nikko's grandest festiva…
Oyama: Omoigawa River and Watarase Retarding Basin
The Watarase Retarding Basin features Japan's largest reed field, a paradise for wild bird…
Lake Chuzenji: A Highland Lake in the Heart of Nikko
The largest highland lake in the Kanto region at 1,269m elevation, enchanting visitors wit…
Otawara City: Kurobanejō Castle and Basho's Literary Landscape
The place where poet Matsuo Basho stayed longest during his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey, a …
Nikko Futarasan Shrine: The Sacred Mountain Shrine of Fate
Dedicated to the matchmaking deity Okuninushi no Mikoto, the principal god of the three sa…
Nasu Animal Kingdom: Highland Animal Theme Park
A vast zoo spread across a highland at 900m elevation, offering diverse encounters from ch…
Nikko Edo Village: Time-Travel to the Edo Period
A theme park recreating Edo-period townscapes with ninja shows, samurai transformations, a…
Nikko Toshogu — The World Heritage Mausoleum of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu
Explore the ornate UNESCO World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the spectacular mausoleum o…
Nikko Toshogu — The Dazzling Mausoleum of Shogun Ieyasu
Marvel at the opulent Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the UNESCO World Heritage mausoleum of Tokugaw…
Nikko Futarasan Shrine — The Ancient Shrine Fusing Nikko's Nature and Gods
Discover Futarasan Shrine in Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site where nature and divinity…
Nasu Animal Kingdom — Healing Encounters with Animals on the Highland
Spend a relaxing day at Nasu Animal Kingdom, a vast highland park where you can meet wolve…