Culture Nanga's History in Tochigi Jan 16th - Mar 21st A special exhibition taking place at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art looks into the trends and history of nanga throughout..
Activities Ōhirasan Prefectural Natural Park Sakura Festival Apr 1st - Apr 10th Each year around the early April timeframe, Tochigi's Ōhirasan Prefectural Natural Park hosts a cherry blossom festival to..
Exciting Yatai Matsuri Festival Apr 18th - Apr 19th Yatai Matsuri is a festival in Otawara,Tochigi prefecture, held in April every year. It's full of color and fun and the t..
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival Wednesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
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 Mid May 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.
Recommended Gardens & Parks Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park Mid Apr - Late May Ashikaga Flower Park, wisteria blossoms during the Golden Week holidays—a photo story.