Nikko (Central Area)
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.
Ashikaga City
Travelers to Ashikaga city enjoy visiting Ashikaga Flower Park, the historical Ashikaga Gakko & Bannaji temple, and Coco farm winery.
‘Autumn view’ along Watarase Valley Railway / わたらせ渓谷鉄道- 2H from Tokyo
Take the Watarase Valley railway train to see the beautiful autumn leaves (Kiryu city, Midori city & Nikko city / 桐生市, みどり市,日光市)
Family Travel Guide of Tochigi Prefecture by Nick
This Family Travel guide of Tochigi was written by Nick, a UK national living locally in Japan. Read to discover his recommendations.
Mashiko Autumn Pottery Fair / 益子秋の陶器市- 2.5H from Tokyo
One of the largest 'Craft & Pottery Fair' in nearby Tokyo
(Mashiko Town / 益子町)
Hidesato Festival 秀郷まつり – 1 hour 30min from Tokyo
Come and watch Yabusame, horseback archery at the Hidesato festival. (Sano City / 佐野市)
Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park あしかがフラワーパーク – 1 hour 30min from Tokyo
Come and view the amazing great wisterias in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park. (Ashikaga City / 足利市)
‘Sakura view’ along Watarase Valley Railway / わたらせ渓谷鉄道- 2H from Tokyo
Take the Watarase Valley railway train to see the beautiful Sakura cherry flowers and Plum bloom (Kiryu city, Midori city & Nikko city / 桐生市, みどり市,日光市)