Nasu Highland and Nakagawa Guide
Nasu Town (Nasu-machi) is located in the northernmost area of Tochigi prefecture. The town is about 180km distant from metropolitan…
Visiting Shrines and Temples of the Ashikaga Clan
Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines and…
Things To Do In Tochigi City
Tochigi City (Tochigi-shi/ 栃木市), with a population of 144,541 (December 1, 2011), is located about 80km north of Tokyo. The…
Shiobara Hot Springs Village
Shiobara is the second largest hot spring area in Tochigi. This quiet mountain village became a popular destination for scholars…
Hunter Mt. Shiobara – Ski & Snow Resort
JapanGuides.net Hunter Mountain Shiobara is one of the largest snow resorts in the Tokyo region, has 12 trails for you…
Nasukarasuyama Yama-age Festival
Yama-age festival is held on 4th Saturday in July following Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Yama-age festival is said to…
Ashikaga Gakko: Visit Japan’s Oldest School
Ashikaga Gakko in Tochigi Prefecture appears in history textbooks as “the oldest school in Japan. It is said to have…
The 5 Mountain Peaks in Nasu
Mt. Chausu-dake Chausu-dake, the highest mountain, is an active volcano and at a height of 1915 m above sea level,…
Keisokuji Temple
Over 1,100 years ago, this temple was opened by Joe Shonin (a Buddhist priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara Pref.)….
Nasukarasuyama City (Nasukarasuyama-shi)
Nasukarasuyama City (Nasukarasuyama-shi) is famous for it’s handmade Japanese paper and the Yama-age Festival, which is over 400 years old….
Nakagawa Town (Nakagawa-machi) Tourist Info
Nakagawa is a famous fishing village situated along the Nakagawa River. From June – October you can try your luck…
Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi) Tourist Information Centers
Ashikaga is very proud of its nature and history. Ashikaga is surrounded by green mountains and the city is divided…
Utsunomiya City (Utsunomiya-shi)
The capital of Tochigi Prefecture, Utsunomiya City (Utsunomiya-shi/宇都宮市) is located 100 kilometers north of Tokyo and is easily accessed by…
Mashiko Town (Mashiko-machi)
If you’re into pottery, Mashiko Town (益子町, Mashiko-machi) is the place to go in Tochigi. Mashiko is located in the…
Four seasons in Nasu Town (Nasu-machi), Nasu Highland
JapanGuides.net Spring, the season when pretty little flowers greet you. Trees which endured at the severe winter come into beautiful…
Kuizome Temple, Nasu Town (Nasu-machi)
JapanGuides.net The name “Kuizome”, or “start to eat”, originates from an old legend that a princess of Kurobane Clan, suffering…
Oiwa Bishamonten (Saishoji Temple), Akutai & Tainagashi no Shiki Festival in Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi)
JapanGuides.net The “Bishamonten” are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in…
Kurita Bijutsukan (Kurita Museum) in Ashikaga
JapanGuides.net This museum has a fine collection of both “Imari” and “Nabeshima” porcelains which were the first kinds of pottery…
Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park , whose area is 20.3 acres, is well-known that the transplantation of Ofuji , wisteria, over 100…
Kanuma City Guide
This town is known throughout Japan as the best spot in the nation for Azaleas. Other places of interest are…
Kanuma Yatai Float Center
The Yatai (ornately carved wooden floats), cultural assets unique to Kanuma, were also made during this period. Many of the…