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Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji

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Heike Ochudo Folk Museum

2.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Yunishigawa 620

This museum is on Prefectural Route 249 in Yunishigawa, Nikko City. It's in the hot spring enclave of Yunishigawa Onsen, where it's said that the Taira clan fled after defeat in the Genpei War. The museum's exhibits relate to the clan and include armor, kimono, literature, and items from daily life.

平家の落人伝説がある湯西川の上流にある資料館です。近くの町営駐車場に車を停めて見学しましたが、拝観料５００円の割には展示品は貧弱で半分はガラクタかと思うような物でした。明らかに５００円は高過ぎます。
Sobadokoro Mizunashi Yusuian

4.5

27 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Mizunashi 309

This soba restaurant located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture offers soba noodles made with local buckwheat flour and Nikko's famous spring water. Its interior has nostalgic atmosphere and is equipped with table and tatami seating. Lines sometimes form around lunchtime at this popular restaurant, which is visited not just by locals but also by people from great distances away.

安価でボリュームもあり、蕎麦の風味もそこそこある乱切りの田舎そば。天ぷらも揚げたてサクサクで美味しい。
Heike-no-sato

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Yunishigawa 1042

This is a historical theme park located in the Yunishigawa Onsen area of Nikko City, and is a recreated folk village to show the community lifestyle of the Heike’s ochiudo (defeated Heike people). Inside, the park is divided up into thatched-roof homes relocated from other areas, displays about folk-cultural properties such as tools with bamboo ladles as well as the genealogy and armor of the Heike, and places to purchase sweets and souvenirs. “Tochi mochi” and “oshiruko” are popular sweets featuring the Heike ochiudo flavors. During the “Heike Big Festival” in June, a procession of historical figures which look as though they were in a Heike picture scroll parade down a distance of nearly two kilometers.
Koshiro Namegawaan

4.5

9 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Koshiro 371

A soba restaurant in the main house of the Former Kato Residence, once owned by an honorary citizen of Imaichi City. The shop was created as a subsidy project in Tochigi Prefecture with the aim of revitalizing the village, by local volunteers from Koshiro bringing the fund. The entire process of growing, harvesting, and milling the buckwheat is carried out by the members of the local Koshiro Namegawa-an Soba Association, resulting in the freshest gensoba noodles available. The light flavor of the broth goes well with the flat, nicely textured noodles. The tatami floor mat seating looks out on a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden.

入り口は古い邸宅に北関東地方特有の門構えがドーンとあって期待が膨らみます。この門を少し過ぎて駐車場に廻ると、日本家屋がお出迎え。１１時３０分過ぎだったのでまだ先客も少なく、すぐに座敷に通されました。縁側が最高、広いお屋敷にびっくりです。中庭は手入れされてて綺麗。蕎麦は、ニラ蕎麦を注文。じつは初めての体験ニラ＋蕎麦。ニラは煮ただけのものを蕎麦の上に乗せただけ。蕎麦は固めでしっかりし...
Nikko Futarasan-Jinja Shrine Chugushi Shrine Treasure Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Nikko-shi

Located at the Nikko Futaarasan Shrine next to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the Treasure Museum is part of the 3,400-hectare grounds of the shrine and exhibits swords and other treasures dedicated to the shrine, as well as artifacts from the mountaintop ritual site on Mount Nantai, with special exhibitions held in the second floor exhibition room under different themes each year. The museum is also known for its collection of valuable swords, including two national treasures, the large sword of Bishu Osafune Rinko and the small sword of Rai Kunitoshi.
Kinugawa Okashi no Shiro

3.0

27 Reviews

Shopping

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Karakura 790-2

This Japanese and western confectionery shop founded in 1968 is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers sweets made in its own factory including their Karinto Manju (deep-fried brown sugar buns), Kinu no Tsuki (a sponge cake filled with strained bean paste and custard cream), and cheesecakes. The shop is also equipped with an eat-in space and is visited by many tourists looking to purchase Tochigi souvenirs.

タイムサービスでケーキとコーヒーのセットを格安でいただきました。お菓子もひとつから、チョイス出来ていろいろな物を少しずつ買えていいです。
Day Trip Hot Spring Honoka (with private open-air bath Hoshizora no Yu)

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Tokorono 1550

This day-trip hot spring bathhouse is located inside the Hotel Casual Euro on the Nikko-Kirifuri Highland. Their baths are fed by a 100% free flowing private spring that is known to be good for the skin. They have indoor and outdoor baths for your use as well as reservation only Starry Sky baths on the terrace. This is a popular location with tourists.
Fudaraku Honpo (Ishiyamachi Store)

4.5

7 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Ishiyamachi 406-4

This Japanese sweets shop is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers Japanese sweets made with carefully-crafted homemade anko (red bean paste). Their moderately sweet handmade Fudaraku Manju steamed buns are popular as souvenirs and gifts. Their Yubamusubi, which feature fluffy okowa (Japanese steamed rice dish made with glutinous rice) wrapped in semidried yuba (tofu skins), are an original local specialty of Nikko available exclusively at the shop.

湯葉おにぎりを求めて。小ぶりのおにぎりに湯葉が巻いてあります。中身はしっかり味のついたおこわです。おこわはモチモチで、しっかり醤油味。湯葉と聞くと、薄味なのかな、と思いましたが、意外と濃い目。とても美味しいです。あっという間に完食してしまいました。お新香も濃い目の味ですが、おにぎりに良く合います。濃い目のお茶と一緒に食べるのがオススメ。家族全員が気に入り、また食べたい！の連...
Nikko Sakaeya Ageyuba Manju Honpo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Matsubarachou 10-1

This Japanese sweets shop is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. They make and sell an original product called Age Yuba Manju. These red bean paste-filled buns are coated with a batter made by mixing yuba (tofu skin) and carefully-selected soy milk and deep fried. They have an enjoyable flaky texture and sweet taste. Their shaved ice, which is made with natural ice source locally in Nikko, is also gaining popularity.
Eki Spa (Nikko Station Hotel Classic)

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Aioichou 3-1

This is an onsen facility located at the Nikko Station Hotel Classic in front of JR Nikko Station that allows day trip bathing. The facility boats excellent access and 100% natural hot springs, and the rotemburo (outdoor baths) full of Japanese ambience are spacious, being able to accommodate more than 10 people in both the men’s bath and the women’s bath. Guests in the indoor baths can enjoy two types of warm water, hot water and lukewarm water. The day trip plan which comes with lunch and dinner and offers the chance to rest in the room is also popular.
Nikko Jingoro Senbei Nikko Main Store

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Honcho 4-18
Onsen-ji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Nikko-shi Yumoto

A temple located in Yumoto, Nikko City. It is a branch temple of Rinnoji Temple on Mt. Nikko, a registered World Heritage site. The origin of this ancient temple is said to date back to 788, when Shodo Shonin, known as the founder of Nikko, discovered hot spring water and enshrined Ruriko-no-Norai, the Medicine Buddha. The temple is also known as one of the few temples in Japan with hot spring facilities on its grounds, and visitors can take a day-trip to the milky white Yakushi-yu hot spring (closed during the winter season).
Nature Planet

4.0

1 Reviews

Life / Living / Hospital

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kawajionsentakahara 42

This outdoor adventure school is located in Nikko City. With activities such as canoeing, trekking, hiking, and snowshoeing they'll coordinate the perfect tour to get to grips with Nikko's outdoors, perfect for everyone from children to adults to fully enjoy nature. They also offer classroom activities such as art classes to make creations using materials found from nature.

川治にてカヌー体験をしました。鬼怒川に泊まっていたのですが、12時30分からの集合だと微妙でした。でも早く着きましたが、丁寧に対応してくださりありがたかったです。意外と近辺はあまり栄えておらず、足湯と個人商店が立ち並んでいました。カヌー体験は楽しかったです。
Hoyo Center Nikko Hot Spring

4.0

1 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Nikko-shi Shichiri 425-3

A therapeutic hot spring facility located just off the Nikko Interchange on Nikko Utsunomiya Road. It's in a quiet country village. Visitors can bathe in its simple alkaline hot spring water that's good for the skin. The small, cozy facility is equipped with a sparkling clean stone indoor bath. The windows looking out on the well-maintained garden can all be opened, letting you feel the refreshing air on your body. Bathing there is believed to help alleviate conditions like nerve pain, muscle soreness, and joint pain. Lots of locals visit daily.

地元民に愛されている温泉。市民は200円、市外者は410円と安く入浴出来ます。無色透明の単純泉。公衆浴場タイプの温泉で浴室内もさほど広くはない。入浴者のほとんどが市内在住の方と思われます。だいや川公園遊んだ後の汗を流すのに利用もいいですね。
Yudokoro Sangetsu Goshiki no Yu

3.0

1 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Nikko-shi Yumoto Onsen 2533

A day-use hot spring facility at Oku-Nikko Yumoto Onsen, also called Nikko Okuzashiki. Visitors can relax while taking in the scenery from the facility's bath with a view. The clean and airy building has these as well as outdoor baths in both the men's and women's bathing areas. Its natural sulfur spring, also known as Yakushi-yu, is reputed to have skin beautifying properties and help alleviate nerve pain, chronic digestive diseases, and high blood pressure. Occasionally they close earlier than the published time, so it's best to call and confirm they'll be open if you want to come at night.

湯元温泉に来ていた。この湯元温泉には日帰り入浴施設が2つあり今、「源泉ゆの香」に入浴し、もう一軒も入浴しようとやって来たのは「ゆ処山月五識の湯」。この湯元温泉の日帰り専用施設は、どちらも小さく「ゆ処山月五識の湯」の方は、露天風呂においては展望が全くない為改善を望む。
Nikko Onsen Hoyo Center Katakurinoyu

2.0

1 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Nikko-shi Machiya 1866-1

"A therapeutic hot spring facility that was the first of its kind in Imaichi City when it opened. Equipped with a large indoor bath, an outdoor bath, a break area, and a produce stand, guests enjoy the cool breeze off the Kinugawa River blowing through. The colorless, transparent, and odorless water is alkaline simple hot spring that is gentle on the skin. It's been called ""Shinkeitsu-no-yu"" since ancient times and is said to help speed recovery from illness and surgery. Free shuttle buses accessing nearby facilities are available from Tuesday to Friday."

市営の温泉なので市民は３１０円市民外は５００円での料金となります。内湯と露天風呂がありますが、別の場所に有り入り直すには服を着て行かなくてはならず面倒です。食事処もありますが風呂が１０時からなのに対して食事処は１１時から１５時迄となっています。休憩室は沢山ありますが市民のお年を召した方々の憩いの場となって居る感じでした。
Cafe Kanoco

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2478

A cafe on the shore of Lake Chuzenji. Try their original cumin curry or rice topped with stewed chicken and tomatoes, as well as their specialty deserts while looking out over the lake. And with glass beadmaking and eraser art printing activities this is a popular place for families.
Kashiwa

4.5

4 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi 1147

This cafe located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture offers a cafe menu where you can taste authentic coffee, natural shaved ice using fluffy ice, and high-quality latte art. In addition, it has become popular as a bar to drink whiskey and cocktails. It also occasionally holds live performances.

下今市駅を出て左へベーシアストアの隣。徒歩2分の好立地。高い天井とゆったりとした空間には、スタンダードナンバーがBOSEのスピーカーから流れる。4代目徳次郎さんの天然氷のかき氷を楽しむもよし、売りの一つのフレンチトーストを楽しむもよし！カウンターに掛けて、バックバーを愛でながら天然氷のロックウイスキーを楽しむもよし。電車を1本を読む遅らせても楽しむ価値のある一軒！
One Play-it

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Tokorono 1550-73

This leisure facility located in Nikko City is where you can experience outdoor experiences such as hiking and shower climbing, and creative experiences including making candles and pottery. In the middle of the nature of Nikko, there are various events held where you can feel the four seasons with your entire body. In the winter, everyone from beginners can do winter leisure activities such as ice climbing and air boarding.
WOOD MOCC

3.0

4 Reviews

Style / Fashion

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Matsubarachou 9-2

This miscellaneous goods shop carries accessories related to trees such as tabletop utensils, plain wood products and wooden toys. In addition, it sells Nikko woodcarving, craftworks from the Nikko area, and you can choose your favorite item yourself while feeling the warmth of the wood. The adjoining cafe is also a place where you can enjoy coffee or matcha green tea with sweets.

This shop is mainly a shop for wooden objects and much less a cafe. The shop stocks wooden objects like dishes, cups, trays, furniture, toys and the like in all kind of wood and colors. We purchased...

Tochigi Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji

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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.