Prefecture guide
Tochigi
栃木県
North of Tokyo, Tochigi is home to Nikko's ornate shrines, the lakes and waterfalls of Okunikko, the hot springs of Kinugawa and Utsunomiya's gyoza.
- places to see
- 34
- town guides
- 2
- traditional crafts
- 4
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Town guides in Tochigi
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Places to see in Tochigi
- Utsunomiya
Kamikonushi-Mobara Kanga ruins
上神主・茂原官衙遺跡A historic site in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- Tochigi city
Okada Memorial Hall
岡田記念館A museum in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Moka City Science Education Center
真岡市科学教育センターA museum in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
イタリア大使館別荘記念公園A park in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Shimotsuke Kokubun-ji Remains
下野国分寺跡A historic site in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji Temple Ruins
下野薬師寺跡A historic site in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Nogi Shrine
乃木神社A Shinto shrine in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Karasawa Castle
唐澤城A castle in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Karasawayama Shrine
唐沢山神社A Shinto shrine in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Kurumaya Museum of Art
小山市立車屋美術館A museum in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- Utsunomiya
Tochigi Prefectural Museum
栃木県立博物館A museum in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- Utsunomiya
Negoyadai Site
根古谷台遺跡A historic site in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Explore by interest
Traditional crafts of Tochigi
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
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Good to know
- Nikko is about two hours from Tokyo by train and works as a long day trip, but an overnight stay is more relaxed.
- Ashikaga Flower Park's giant wisteria usually blooms from late April to mid May.
- Utsunomiya calls itself Japan's gyoza city.
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