Travel / Tourism Spots in Tochigi Area

  • Ryumon Furusato Mingeikan
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    4.0
    67 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nasukarasuyama-shi Taki 414
    "This craft hall is located near Ryumon Waterfall, said to be the home of a dragon. The hall's terrace and observatory offer a sweeping view of the fall. The hall contains dragon-themed exhibits and also introduces local folk tales and legends via animated movies, and visitors can come in contact with stories handed down in the Karasuyama area as well as the legend of the dragon of Ryumon Waterfall. It is said you will find love and experience increased luck if you pray to the dragon figure in the hall's ""dragon cave."" The hall is a five-minute walk from Taki Station. The hall also sells local specialty prodcuts."

    I love this waterfall I also like the Coke Premium that was sold in the shop its about 330 yen. I was enjoying myself with the Dragon and the fall was really peaceful.

  • Tochigi Science Museum
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    4.5
    42 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Nishikawatamachi 567
    This science museum is located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It has many fun exhibits for children to familiarize themselves with science. The exhibition hall has six areas designed with the theme, ʻScience All Around You.ʼ Many of the exhibits, including the popular science station on the second floor, are made to educate the children by seeing, touching, and experiencing the science. A family can leisurely enjoy the science museum, which also has a planetarium, and an area for rides.

    Great adventure for the kids, full of fascinating exhibits, hands-on activities, and excellent demonstrations. There are some explanations in English, and the exhibits are interesting even without...

  • Sano Tourist Farm Agritown
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Sanoshi Ueshimochou 802-4
    Come pick seasonal fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches at this sightseeing farm. There's also a produce shop on site that sells freshly picked fruit and vegetables as well as a cafe area and farm-style restaurant. During the summer they also make a very popular sunflower maze from a field of 70,000 sunflowers.

    いちごの食べ放題もそろそろ終わりですね。 子供連れの家族が多く見られました。 ジェラートを頬張るのはカップルの方達があちこちにいます。 みんなが楽しめるファーマーズマーケットです。 季節的なのか植物は少なかったです。 デコポンは甘酸っぱく美味しかったです。

  • Rinnoji Homotsuden
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    4.0
    27 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2300 within Ring Oji temple
    Nikkosan Rinnoji’s Homotsuden is next to the Sanbutsudo. This building houses approximately 30,000 temple treasures that represent Nikkozan’s more than 1,200-year history and the building contains many National Treasures, important cultural properties, and important works of art. In addition to the approximately 50 pieces that are always on display, visitors can also see paintings related to the Tokugawa family thanks to the cooperation of the Tokugawa Memorial Foundation. Visitors can also enter the Shoyoen Japanese garden located directly nearby.

    輪王寺の宝物殿の南側に位置する日本庭園です。庭園へ行くには宝物殿に入る必要があり、宝物殿の入館料で、この庭園も利用することが出来ます。 典型的な回廊式の庭園で、小径にはところどころに起伏があるため、庭園の様々な表情を楽しむことが出来ます。庭園としての規模はそれほど大きくないため、周遊するだけであれば20分程度で済みます。非常にきめ細かく手入れされており、輪王寺界隈は観光客が多いにも関わらず庭園の外...

  • Kanaya Hotel History House (Samurai Residence)
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    4.5
    44 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Honchou 1-25
    The Kanaya Samurai House and warehouse were registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in 2014 and opened to the public as the Kanaya Hotel History House in 2015. The buildings have been preserved for over 140 years in the same location. It is a valuable Historical Cultural Property portraying the type of accommodation facility used for non-Japanese, opened by a young man who lived in Nikko in the early Meiji period. It is approximately nine minutes by car from Nikko Interchange on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road.

    KANAYA HOTEL HISTORY HOUSE WAS A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP TO NIKKO. Originally the Inn where the famous 1800s British traveller, writer and photographer Isabella Bird stayed at in 1878 with her guide...

  • Kotoku Farm
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2452
    Located within Nikko National Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, this farm has cows and horses roaming free in the spacious pasture. Famous for its fresh milk and milky-rich ice cream, it also has a restaurant with popular steaks and burgers. There is a walkable path around the farm, so you can stroll and enjoy some pastoral views of cows grazing.

    彼女と行ってきました アイスや 牛乳 美味しかったです もっとたくさんの体験したいですか最高です皆さんも行かないと損しますよ皆さんも言ってください 行ったら分かりますよ チャンネル登録 高評価 よろしく

  • Nogi Shrine
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    4.0
    23 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Ishibayashi 795
    This Shinto shrine in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture enshrines the spirits of Meiji period General Nogi Maresuke and his wife Shizuko. The shrine was founded on the premises of their vacation home in 1916. The shrine and the rest of the remains of the vacation home are now Nogi Park, a popular and well-known place to view the sakura cherry blossoms in the spring. A festival is held here on September 13th of every year and it is a regular site for antique and flea markets.

    Nice local shrine, worth visiting during new year days. On regular days, less interesting, but if you are a shrine / temple lover, then any day will do...

  • Saimyoji Temple
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 4469
    This Shingon Buddhist Sect Buzan School Temple in Mashiko City, Tochigi Prefecture is dedicated to the 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva. The gabled thatched two-story gate and three-story pagoda constructed in 1492 and the miniature shine in the main temple hall that is said to be created during the Muromachi period have all been designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. A statue of a laughing Yama (king of Hell) next to the Bodhisattva Jizo who protects those who have fallen to hell is also found here at the temple. The laughing Yama (king of Hell) is said to be the incarnation of the jizo.

    I loved this temple, it was one of my favorite places at Mashikos town mainly because you can be delighted with the lot of nature that surrounds it and the temple itself really makes you feel...

  • Former Shinohara Family Residence
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Imaizumi 1-4-33
    The current building was constructed in 1895 and is designated as a national important cultural property as a rare example of machiya architecture in the region.

    Although many of the outbuildings on this property burned during WWII, the house and 3 of its stone warehouse survived and have been beautifully preserved. In the house visitors can see how...

  • Nikko-Kirifuri Highland Ozasa Farm
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Seno Ogasawara 3405
    This dairy cattle ranch in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture has a great view of the Kanto Plain. It's a great spot for fun in the midst of nature with a petting zoo, an adventure playground, a huge sled, and a pasture. Their butter and ice cream making workshops are popular. Don't miss their mutton barbecue, the ranch's specialty.

    奥鬼怒に行った帰りにお昼ご飯で寄りました。 山間部での食事は、さかながメインになってきますが、ここではジンギスカンが食べられました。 2000円弱と少々高めのお昼ご飯でしたが、ご飯もいっぱいよそってくれましたし、肉の量もほどほどにあったので満足できました。テーブルにはめ込み式のガスコンロがついていました。食券を購入し、カウンターでご飯と肉をもったお盆を受け取ると、係の人がテーブルをアレンジして案内...

  • Tagesan Fudoson Temple
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
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    Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Tagemachi 563
    Records state this ancient Buddhist temple was established in 822. Located halfway up Mt. Tage on the northwest side of Utsunomiya City, the temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Acala, who is viewed as an avatar of Vairocana. The temple holds a fire walking festival, usually on the third Sunday in May, which involves the creation of a massive homa consecrated fire to pray for protection from misfortune, better luck, and sound health. Participation is not limited to adherents of Shugendo ascetic practices, and members of the general public can also participate for free. Utsunomiya is said to be a mecca for cycling, and is the location of the Japan Cup Cycle Road Race, the biggest bicycle race in Asia. In turn, this temple is famous for holding a special ceremony before the race for teams who request it to pray for their safety.

    多氣山不動尊は真言宗智山派 下野の霊場 多氣山不動尊...

  • Iwamura Kazuo Ehon-no-Oka Art Museum
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    4.5
    23 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnakagawamachi Koisago 3097
    An art museum in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture. Managed by Iwamura Kazuo, author of beloved picture books such as the 14 Little Mice series and the Little Squirrel series, the exhibits center around the themes of picture books and nature. Inside the museum you'll find three exhibition spaces along with a small hall, a reading corner, and a shop which sells picture books and goods. In the tea room you can enjoy handmade cakes while passing the time away.

    子どもたちに読み聞かせを行っていた本の著者の美術館に行ってきました。豊かな自然の中にある、綺麗な美術館でした。いわむらかずお先生がちょうどいらして、レストランにて先生がスタッフの方々と談笑される姿をしばらく眺める事もできました。広く静かなスペースに絵や本が展示されていて、じっくりと楽しむ事ができます。また、レストランにて軽食を頂きました。心癒される環境だと思います。

  • Tochigi Prefectural Museum
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    4.0
    23 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Mutsumichou 2-2
    This museum in Utsunomiya City is located in Tochigi Central Park and collects, preserves, and researches materials relating to Tochigi's nature and culture. Their permanent exhibits look at Tochigi's history from the geological age to present times as well as introduce you to the Nikko region's insects, flora, and fauna. There are also special exhibitions on a variety of subjects.

    宇都宮駅から路線バスで大谷資料館に行き、そぬ帰りで立ち寄りました。開館50周年を記念して過去の企画展覧会など作品を展示した『題名のない展覧会』が開催されていました。様々作品が展示されていて良かったです◯

  • Wakayama Farm
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
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    Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Takaragihoncho 2018
    This multi-generational bamboo farm boasts 24 hectares of beautifully maintained bamboo thickets that stretch as far as the eye can see. From April to June, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including foraging for bamboo shoots, drinking matcha tea out of bamboo cups, bamboo crafts, and bamboo hammocking. It is also possible take strolls through the bamboo thickets, which are illuminated at night. Relying on the lights from their borrowed paper lantern, visitors can enjoy experience that can only be described as otherworldly.

    散歩にちょうど良い広さ(のんびり歩いて30分)映画やCMのロケに使われているのも納得できる感じで、コスプレして写真や動画を撮る目的で訪れても満足出来そう。平日だったのですいていました。

  • Shiobara Imagination Archives
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Shiobara 747
    This composite facility can be found along the Shiobara Valley Line in Shiobara, Nasushiobara City. You’ll find exhibits on Shiobara’s history and literature as well as a shop selling souvenirs and local produce, a cafe and restaurant specializing in western dishes made with local ingredients. There’s also a foot bath facility utilizing on-site hot spring water as well as a tourism information section and valley observation platform. The “Kurenai (Crimson) Suspension Bridge” that links to the cliff across the river is a famous spot for viewing the fall foliage and new blooms of spring.

    「紅の吊り橋」を眺められる一位置にあります。中に入るとおみやげが並んでいました。バスの待ち合わせ時間にぶらりと入りました。

  • Roadside Station Domannaka Tanuma
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    Tochigi Pref. Sanoshi Yoshimizuchou 366-2
    This roadside station’s name derives from its location at the center of the Japanese archipelago. It hosts a farm stand selling a variety of products, fresh local vegetables, and brand rice. It’s also well equipped with facilities like a food court for casual dining, as well as a foot bath and a restaurant. Popular items include fried potatoes and Sano ramen noodles, a delicious local specialty. Visitors pour in throughout the year for its various events, including a summertime haunted house and an illuminated garden in winter.
  • Nasu Stained Glass Museum
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    4.5
    12 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Hei 1790
    This is the largest stained glass museum in Japan, and it is located along Prefectural Route 21 in Takakuhei, Nasu Town. The interior is decorated in the style of the manor houses in Cotswolds, England, and it contains several works of antique stained glass from the 1800s. The chapel hosts daily pipe organ and music box performances, and it is possible to book it for wedding ceremonies.

    併設カフェです。紅茶とスイーツを食べました。ステンドグラスのオシャレな雰囲気の中なので優雅な気分になります。値段は少々高いですが、良かったです

  • Lake Chuzenji Boat House
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    4.0
    35 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2485-8
    The boat house is a rest area facility built along the Japan Romantic Road in Chugushi, Nikko City. In the building which has been restored from the old Nikko Kanko Hotel built in 1947 is displayed a boat donated from the Belgian Embassy Villa on the banks of Lake Chuzenji. There are many embassy villas situated here and visitors can get a sense of the history of Lake Chuzenji which was popular as a summer resort until the early Showa period.

    昭和20年代をイメージしたレトロ調な建物です。中は種々展示物、テラスは湖畔を望める休憩所となっています。巨大なレイクトラウトの剥製は迫力あり。道路の反対側の駐車場の楓の紅葉が素晴らしかった。

  • Nasu Classic Car Museum
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Kou 5705
    This car museum has a wide variety of classic car makes from around the world on display, including Alfa Romeo and Mercedes. There's a section of the museum with cars that you can touch or get into as well. With valuable cars on display that can't be seen anywhere else the museum draws car fans from far and wide.

    Visited the museum for about an hour. A nice collection of mainly UK and US cars with a few European favourites added in (Ferrari and Alfa Romeo). Great fun to walk around and then to play some old...

  • Kurita Museum
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    4.0
    33 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Komabachou 1542
    This world leading porcelain art museum's collection includes works by Imari, Nabeshima, and Kakiemon and is surrounded by 100,000 square meters of natural greenery. The main building is characterized by its white plaster walls and with over 400 exhibits you can see their entire collection on display. There's also the history hall with its porcelain tiled walls, which has a showroom of large porcelain pots by Imari and an observation deck on the top-most floor.

    Nice and beautiful museum. Lots of porcelaine and informative. However, not suitable if you are going in for more knowledge on porcelaine. They have great pieces and history on it. But no translation...

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Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.

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