Georges Bigot Exhibition Feb 7th - May 16th A special event taking place at the Utsunomiya Museum of Art looks into the works of Georges Bigot, a French cartoonist, illustrator..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko Tuesday - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition May 17th - May 18th Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Culture The Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle Mid Jun - Early Jul Many people come to see the beautiful Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle. They bloom every summer from mid June to early July.
Culture Yoichi Matsuri, Otawara, Tochigi Early Aug August Festival in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture honoring the local hero Nasu No Yoichi
Flower Festival in Mashiko Mid Aug Flower Festival in Mashiko. Thousands of beautiful flowers everywhere you look!
Culture Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival Mid Oct Nikko Toshogu Shrine's annual grand festival features the Yabusame tradition—horseback archery—and the Togyosai where port..
Activities Santa Hills Illumination Late Oct - Early Jan Santa Hills is a campsite, café and shop in the Nasu district of Tochigi and a popular spot for night illumination in the area..