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Tochigi Prefecture
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Where Nature Becomes an Experience

Tochigi Prefecture is located North of Tokyo between the Tohoku region and Tokyo with Gunma on its west,  Ibaraki on its east, and Saitama Prefecture on its south.

It is home to UNESCO-listed Nikko and the Nasu mountains offering many nature & culture activities as well as relaxing Onsens (hot-springs). It is also home to the artisan pottery town of Mashiko and beautiful Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga. There are also many breweries that offer an authentic Japanese vibe.

Explore 'Towns & Cities' in Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko Area

Nasu Area

Mahsiko Karasuyama Area

Ashikaga Oyama Area

Utsunomiya Area

Travel Ideas

Experience Water's blessing and Wellness

Experience Tochigi's countryside and culture

Enjoy a day out in Mashiko pottery town!

Two-Days in Mashiko Enjoy the countryside!

Experience the road to Nikko

Supporting local community in Nasu-Shiobara

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What to Enjoy

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Oku-Nikko Nature Guide JUN

Friends playing in the snow on a tour by Oku-Nikko Nature Guide JUN
Discover Oku-Nikko’s nature with a local guide. Take a relaxing nature walk or go birdwatching. In winter, there is even a magical snowshoe adventure through the fluffy snow. A fun experience for adults and children.

Maenikko Brewery

Maenikko Brewry offering sake making experiences.
Maenikko Brewery is one of the few sake breweries in Japan that offer guests an authentic hands-on sake brewing experience.

Silk Travel

Silk Express bus taking guests to Kinugawa Onsen
Discover Japan with Silk Travel. Ask for tailored travel experiences in Japan for a size group size of 2 to 27 people.

Edo Wonderland

Entrance to Nikko Edo Wonderland
Come time travel to Samurai roaming Edo-period Japan! You can transform into a ninja, samurai, or townsperson for an immersive experience, or enjoy the day as a time traveler visiting Edo.

Ichigo no Sato

Three ladies enjoying picking strawberries at Ichigo no Sato in Oyama city, Japan
Visit one of the largest strawberry picking farms in Japan and enjoy fresh fruit picking all-year-round. You can pick peaches and grapes when strawberries are not in season. Don’t miss the shop, cafe and restaurant which all offer delicious menus with fresh seasonal fruits!

Honda Collection Hall

Entrance of Honda Collection Hall in Motegi, Japan
Newly renovated in 2024, the Honda Collection Hall is a must-visit museum for travelers interested in cars, motorcycles, racing machines, and the innovation and history of Honda. Visitors can now see a model of the ‘HondaJet Elite II’ and try out ‘UNI-ONE’.
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Where to Stay

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Kinugawa Park Hotels

View of Kinugawa Park Hotel
Just minutes from Kinugawa Onsen Station. With scenic river views, delicious food and amazing hot spring baths, our hotel is great for family vacations and getaways.

Sansuikaku (Ryokan)

Entrance of Sansuikaku Ryokan
Indulge in luxury and Japanese tradition at a high-end Japanese inn near the Nasu Imperial Villa. Immerse in their healing hot spring with 1,400 years of history. Read more to create cherished memories and experience a heartwarming stay!

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

Outside of Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel
Visit us for a relaxing stay at our log cabin-themed hotel by Lake Chuzenji. We are known for our French cuisine rich heritage and onsen (hot spring) relaxation.

Nikko Kanaya Hotel

Entrance of Nikko Kanaya Hotel in central Nikko
Welcoming overseas VIPs for the last 150 years. Come immerse in our rich heritage amidst Nikko’s majestic landscapes. UNESCO World Heritage sites are very close.

Akasawa Onsen Ryokan

Sitting area of Akasawa Onsen Ryokan in Nasu-Shiobara
Visit our cosy Onsen (hot spring) Inn with friendly cats. From newly refurbished western style rooms to traditional tatami rooms as well as glamping & cabin stays. Vegan and vegetarian meal options are available. Groups are also welcome. Ask about optional tours to Aizu.

Mashikokan Hotel

Outdoor onsen (hotspring) with a waterfall view at Mashikokan Hotel
Find your quiet place at Mashikokan Hotel in Mashiko Town. Unwind in a hot spring while gazing at a waterfall, rent a bicycle and explore Mashiko’s pottery culture, and enjoy delicious food made with local countryside vegetables and dishes.
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Photos

Strawberries with sake ice cream
Eating fresh strawberries in Mashiko
3 ladies in kimono in front of Bannanji temple in Ashikaga city
Kimono in Ashikaga City
SUP at Chuzenji lake near Tokyo
SUP in Oku-Nikko
Delicious Gyoza at Kouran Gyoza shop in Utsunomiya
Eating Gyoza in Utsunomiya
Honda's classic racing car inside Honda Collection Hall
Classic motor cars in Motegi Town
Close up of a steam train (locomotive) in Motegi Town
Steem enginge in Motegi Town
Pottery making in Mashiko

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