Culture 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..
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström Nikko, located just north of Tokyo, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. During the winter months, this..
Planning Nikko Featured on Fodor's Go List 2025 Kim Bergström Nov 15, 2024 It's the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months,..
Okuniku Ice Week 2025 Feb 18th - Feb 24th For those seeking a winter escape, Okukinu Ice Week at Tochigi's Okukinu Onsen offers the chance to try a variety of uniqu..
Activities Narabi Jizo River Walk Masa Danovitz A collection of photos taken on the Narabi Jizo River walk in Tochigi, Nikko by Masa Danovitz.
Culture Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko Peter Sidell Close to the famous red bridge in Nikko, in northern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, the Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art is dedicated..
Accommodation Kashobou Fukumatsu Hotel, Kinugawa Peter Sidell In the spa town of Kinugawa Onsen, close to Nikko in northern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Kashobou Fukumatsu is a faded but..
6 Culture Along Nikko's Old Takino Kodo Lily The Takino Kodo is an old stone paved pathway in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, that leads to Takino Shrine. Lined with Japanese cedar..