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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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A woman painting a Daruma in Takasaki City, Gunma. Local craft experience by Gunma Travel.A woman painting a Daruma in Takasaki City, Gunma. Local craft experience by Gunma Travel.
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What to Enjoy

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Carry Express (Charter Bus)

Carry Express charter Bus fleet
Imagine having your own private bus to explore Japan’s hidden gems and famous sights with friends or family. We offer buses with comfort and convenience, perfect for making a memorable Japan journey.

Nasu Animal Kingdom

Nasu Animal Kingdom
Meet diverse animals, enjoy thrilling shows, and see learn about animal conservation.
Popular areas such as, “Asia Forest”, “Tropical Forest”, “Aqua Stage” and “Sky Stadium” are great for both children and adults.

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.

Katayama Sake Brewery

Outside of Katayama Sake Brewery in Nikko
Katayama Sake Brewery is a very small, family-run sake brewery founded in 1879. Located near Watanabesahei in Imaichi, Nikko, it has a brewery shop to buy sake. Every drop of sake is gently made by hand, with the sake-pressing process alone taking three days!

Yagan Railway

Yagan Railway (Yagan Tetsudo) in Autumn
Discover the hidden gems of Tochigi with the Yagan Railway. Hike through the stunning Ryuokyo Gorge, indulge in the famous onsen of Kawaji, Yunishigawa, and Shiobara, and be mesmerized by the ever-changing vistas from your train window.

NAOC

Bicycle tours at Lake Chuzenji in Nikko with NAOC
Come cycle with us in the Nikko World Heritage area, and experience history and culture, meet locals, and see rice fields. In winter, we have exciting snow bike rides in Oku-Nikko!
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Where to Stay

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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.

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.

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!

Hatcho-no-yu

Outdoor hot spring (Onsen) at Hatcho no yu hotel in Oku-kinu, Nikko
Located in Nikko National Park, ‘Haccho no Yu’ is said to be the last hidden hot spring near Tokyo. At an altitude of 1,400 meters, surrounded by wildlife, enjoy our locally sourced meal and open-air baths beside a waterfall. Our winter snow activities are also highly recommended.

Kanahan (Ryokan)

Kanahan Ryokan in Tochigi City
Make your stay in Japan special. Visit this family-run ryokan with a history since the Edo period. Its been carefully renovated keeping the original building and feel. Some meals on the menu were even created based on old documents from Edo-period. (Baths are all private)

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.
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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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