Culture Tagefudousan Temple, Ohya, Tochigi Stacy Kurokawa If you come to Utsunomiya, you ought to go sightseeing in nearby Ohya and if you get that far, you ought to check out the spooky..
Activities Utsunomiya's Yonan Pool Stacy Kurokawa Utsunomiya's Yonan Pool. Beat the heat. Swim, splash and play with your kids outdoors, or go alone and do some lengths. Cheap!..
Food Best Little Soba Shop, Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa Looking for an affordable Japanese meal in Utsunomiya? Skip the heavily marketed, greasy gyoza and try something healthier with..
Shopping Nikko Edo Wonderland Stacy Kurokawa "The only place to experience living history and culture of Edo period Japan,” boasts the brochure. “Watch out, folks!” it con..
Culture Ebisuya Rickshaws Higashiyama Kyoto Stacy Kurokawa KYOTO: We found a couple of rickshaws across the street from the entrance to the shrine. The cheapest option for our family wa..
Activities Mibu Toy Museum Stacy Kurokawa If you are in Tochigi Prefecture with kids and its sweltering hot, freezing cold, or pouring rain, Mibu’s Toy Museum is a grea..
Accommodation Studio Nada in Kashima Stacy Kurokawa Self-catering seaside cottage in Kashima, Ibaraki about a 45-minutes drive away from Narita Airport. The suite comes with priv..
Food Patisserie Merci, Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa Merci Patisserie: While not far west of downtown Utsunomiya, in Tochigi Prefecture, this cake shop embraces and showcases country..