TOCHIGI

Tochigi

Tochigi prefecture, well known for its wealth of hot springs (onsen), is an easily accessible location for travelers. Close by to Tokyo, many visitors come to relax in Tochigi's hot spring water. Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the lavish mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shogunate's founder has been designated a World Heritage Site. With famous imagery like the "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil monkeys", Tochigi prefecture has its share of famous symbols and history. And with a large number of attractions, the Edo Wonderland cultural theme park will leave travelers with no shortage of things to do in Tochigi. The main city and transport hub of Tochigi is Utsunomiya city and don't forget to try the local dumplings when visiting.

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Ashikaga Orihime Jinja Shrine

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Ashikaga Orihime Jinja Shrine

229 steps up, then the city glows below — Japan's certified night view.

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Omoigawa River Sakura Embankment

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Omoigawa River Sakura Embankment

A freak 1954 mutation spawned 80 pale-pink trees now lit after dark.

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Shiobara Keikoku yuhodo

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Shiobara Keikoku yuhodo

Twelve kilometers of river mist, cedar shade, and open-air baths.

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Happogahara

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Happogahara

200,000 azaleas — red because warhorses once grazed everything else away.

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Osaki Ebisu Jinja Shrine

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Osaki Ebisu Jinja Shrine

A grinning giant god of fortune waits quietly in rural Tochigi.

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Nasu Trick Art Museum

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Nasu Trick Art Museum

Where paintings pour real milk and chairs refuse to be sat on.

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Nasu Safari Park

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Nasu Safari Park

Feed lions at dusk, then ride the night bus past eyes in the dark.

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Heiwa Kannon Peace Statue

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Heiwa Kannon Peace Statue

A 27-meter Kannon carved from volcanic stone, built to mourn a war.

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Ashikaga Flower Park

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Ashikaga Flower Park

A wisteria canopy the size of 250 tatami mats blooms each May.

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Nasu Flower World

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Nasu Flower World

22,000 tulips ripple beneath the Nasu peaks every May.

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Twin Ring Motegi

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Twin Ring Motegi

Two tracks, one roaring afternoon the kids won't stop talking about.

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Oshiraji No Taki Waterfall

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Oshiraji No Taki Waterfall

A cobalt pool glows deep in the mountains, no crowds, no fanfare.

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Mamada Hachiman Koen Park

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Mamada Hachiman Koen Park

A gourd-shaped pond ringed by cherry blossoms and shrine woods.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tochigi known for?
Tochigi prefecture, well known for its wealth of hot springs (onsen), is an easily accessible location for travelers. Close by to Tokyo, many visitors come to relax in Tochigi's hot spring water. Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the lavish mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shogunate's founder has been designated a World Heritage Site. With famous imagery like the "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil monkeys", Tochigi prefecture has its share of famous symbols and history. And with a large number of attraction…
Where is Tochigi?
Tochigi is an area in TOCHIGI, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Tochigi?
WOW U lists 13 spots in Tochigi. Popular spots include Ashikaga Orihime Jinja Shrine, Omoigawa River Sakura Embankment, Shiobara Keikoku yuhodo, Happogahara, Osaki Ebisu Jinja Shrine.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.