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16 upcoming events
1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2025

1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2025

Sunday - May 18th

Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..

Tochigi 5
Yoichi Matsuri 2025

Yoichi Matsuri 2025

Early Aug

August Festival in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture honoring the local hero Nasu No Yoichi

Tochigi Free Entry
Cheese and Whey Festival 2025

Cheese and Whey Festival 2025

Early Nov

The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the country,..

Tochigi Free Entry
Santa Hills Illumination 2025-2026

Santa Hills Illumination 2025-2026

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..

Tochigi 4 Free Entry
All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026

All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026

Early Feb

The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi..

Tochigi Free Entry

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