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Discover the top things to do in Tochigi, known for Nikko's ancient jewels like the Shinkyo bridge or Toshogu shrine. Find Ashikaga Flower Park, Nikko National Park (inc. Lake Chuzenji, Kegon and Ryuzu falls and Mount Nanta), and the Nasu-Shiobara region here.
Tochigi: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale. Tochigi Prefecture is filled with quaint charm, making visitors feel like they are stepping into old Japan. The area's immaculately..
Jul 30, 2013 · 700 years ago, more than 3000 disciples learned and practiced at remote and isolated Ungan-ji Temple, in Tochigi Prefecture, following one prominent priest.
May 16, 2012 · The Toshogu Shrine is one of Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrines. It is actually the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a dynasty that ruled Japan from 1603-1867, with its capital in Edo, current day Tokyo.
Feb 16, 2018 · Nikko National Park is an important historic and cultural locale in Tochigi Prefecture, and it is this character which is placed to the fore beyond the town of Nikko.
Jan 15, 2016 · Treasures off the beaten track. With great anticipation, we took the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Otawara. A rural city in northeastern Tochigi Prefecture, the region offers over a hundred different places to stay, and the array of activities and experiences to choose from are endless.
Feb 4, 2013 · Tochigi Prefectural Museum stands at the back of Utsunomiya’s Central Park (Chuo Koen). The museum building itself is awesome for its architecture, from the inside. The focal point is the huge south-facing wall, two stories tall, made of what appears to be translucent pinky-orange marble.
Nov 16, 2013 · A rocket decorates the front lawn, one of hundreds of interesting things to be found on the grounds of Tochigi Science Museum.*. Wander along paved paths; discover a wind park, water park, ride-on vehicle park, bird forest, water plant garden and play parks. I have visited Tochigi Musuem at least half a dozen times without actually ...
May 20, 2017 · One of the best places I've visited to view all kinds of flowers is Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. It’s more famous for the fuji trees (or wisteria) of all colors, but there are much more to see than just fuji!
Here visitors can come and enjoy a nice walk through the Kurobane Castle grounds to see the beauty of the flower garden. Although this is a relatively isolated part of Tochigi, during this time of the year Otawara receives many visitors from Tochigi and the surrounding areas. Walking through the garden feels somewhat like a fairytale. The way ...
