Things to do in Yunisihigawa & Oku-Kinu area – Interview
Locals shared their knowledge of things to do in Yunishigawa Onsen, Oku-Kinu, and Kawamata Onsen, and famous features year round.
Yunishigawa & Oku-Kinu
Yunishigawa and Oku-Kinu are deep in Nikko National Park, where the Hike clan escaped in the 12th century. It has interesting culture & excellent onsen hot springs.
Oyama City
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo and has a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk-weaving activities.
Akasawa Onsen Ryokan Interview – The Cat Onsen in Rural Japan
Masatoshi Endo from Akasawa Onsen Ryokan shared his local knowledge with us to help travelers to Japan visit the Shiobara Onsen area.
Things to do in Nasu-Shiobara City – Nearby Tokyo Interview
Locals shared their knowledge of things to do in Nasu-Shiobara, including Shiobara Onsen, Itamuro Onsen, and the famous autumn foliage.
Tochigi City
Tochigi City is 1 hour north of Tokyo and is a popular destination on the way to Nikko or Ashikaga. Visitors can enjoy many traditional Edo period activities here.
Mashiko Town
Mashiko town is a popular countryside town for travelers seeking an authentic Japanese cultural experience. It is very famous for its pottery.
Nasu-Shiobara City
Nasu-Shiobara City is two hours north of Tokyo. It's surrounded by mountains and has amazing hot springs (onsen) and outdoor activities!
Nakagawa Town
Nakagawa Town is a cozy riverside town 2.5hours north of Tokyo with a ukiyo-e museum, pottery culture (Koisago-yaki), an onsen, and Iizuka-tei hotel. It's a great place to experience the Japanese countryside.
Ashikaga City
Visit Ashikaga city to enjoy Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, the historical Ashikaga Gakko, Bannaji temple, and Coco Farm winery.
Nasu-Karasuyama City
Nasu-Karasuyama City is a small city in Tochigi prefecture known for the Yamaage festival, Ryumon Falls, Washi paper and its award-winning cave sake brewery.
Kinugawa Onsen Kawaji Onsen Area
Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen are popular onsen (hot spring) areas 2hours from Tokyo. Why not relax in a hot spring at one of the many Ryokans with hot springs?
Central Nikko
Central Nikko is the area around the shrines and temples of Nikko (UNESCO World Heritage). The area is full of places to see and things to do.
Things to do in Motegi Town – Nearby Tokyo Interview
Kayo Hirai Things to do in Motegi Town - Nearby Tokyo Interview Talking about 'things to do' in Motegi town We are back this month with our popular interviews series, featuring towns and cities near Tokyo, and this month we…
Utsunomiya City
Utsunomiya City is an undiscovered destination located between Tokyo and Nikko. Famous for Night life, Gyoza, Jazz, Cocktails and more.
Tochigi Prefecture
A travel guide to Tochigi prefecture. Read to find different towns & cities to visit as well as its special features, hotels, activities etc.
Motegi Town
Motegi Town is around 2.5-3 hours from Tokyo. It's famous for Mobility Resort Motegi (formerly known as Twin Ring Motegi), Honda Collection Hall and the Mitsumata Flowers, but Motegi also has so much more!
