Cities and Towns in Tochigi
Located in the north of the Kanto region, Tochigi is one of 8 landlocked prefectures in Japan.
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Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Articles about Tochigi
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10 Natural Wonders in Japan to Visit in Winter
These natural wonders come to life when the mercury drops — think "snow monsters," frozen waterfalls, steamy hot springs, and ice caves!
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Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Tochigi Attractions
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Rinno-ji Temple
Rinno-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and a popular tourist destination. The temple …
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Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
A chance to step back into the Edo-period, Nikko Wonderland has a local town feel with …
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Ashikaga Flower Park
Most famous for "Fuji no hana" - hanging wisteria - Ashikaga Flower Park has plants that flower …
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Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Tōshō-gū Shrine was the shrine of the Tokugawa clan during their mainly insular period of …
Events in Tochigi
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Togyo 1,000 Samurai Procession
The procession – actually featuring about 1,200 participants – takes place on the second day of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine Grand Festival. The Toshogu shrine was the shrine of the …
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Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival
Ashikaga Flower Park’s annual Great Wisteria Festival is the place to see pretty purple wisteria — fuji-no-hana in Japanese — in all its glory. And also to see less common …
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Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival
The magic word here is samurai. And World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of the Shogun’s army in the grounds of the vast and gorgeous Toshogu Shrine. The Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn …
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Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival
The city of Utsunomiya in Tochigi prefecture is renowned for its gyoza — the dumpling of Chinese origin that is a fixture of Japanese ramen restaurants. The festival takes place at …
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Tochigi Autumn Festival
The Tochigi Autumn Festival is a three day traditional festival that usually takes place in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture in even-numbered years. 2020’s event was cancelled so the 2022 …
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Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2023
Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.
Popular Tours & Activities
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Adventure out to Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)
Give yourself the James Bond experience with a visit to the movie-famous Battleship Island, …
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Go Bar Hopping in Osaka
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka’s popular nightlife district of Namba. …
Osaka
Eating & Drinking in Tochigi
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Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
Things To Do in Tochigi
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Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall leaf fix wherever you are in Japan -- from Hokkaidō’s mountains to the secret valleys of Kansai.
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Japan by Prefecture: The Kanto Region
Kanto is perfect for exploring when you're based in Tokyo, with opportunities to experience the most modern and most …
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A Weekend Escape to Nikko National Park
Nikko National Park is the perfect getaway from Tokyo's busy streets—especially so in autumn!
