Culture Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival 2026 Jan 30th - Mar 1st Each winter, the small onsen town of Yunishigawa, in Tochigi's Nikko area, transforms into a winter wonderland with hundreds..
Accommodation Nikko Town and Nikko Tokanso Ryokan Elena Lisina Traditional Japanese ryokan and its facilities and the walk along the main street of Nikko Town.
6 Food Uo-Ei Restaurant in Ooya Peter Sidell In the charming town of Ooya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Uo-Ei is a charming traditional family restaurant, serving hearty..
10 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Seigan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a range of interesting..
12 Shopping Mashiko Farmer's Market in Tochigi Christina Oshima Mashiko Farmer`s market...The gateway to a great crafts town.
Activities Snowmobiling at Ozasa Farm Tom Roseveare Break formation from the well-trodden tourist trail to Nikko's Toshogu shrine and discover a new adventure a little to the east..
9 Culture Houzou-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell In Utsunomiya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Houzou-ji is a small but attractive Buddhist temple, with some impressive statues,..
Food Krung Thep Restaurant in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Close to Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Krung Thep is an affordable Thai restaurant serving tasty food in..