8 Things to do Adventurous in Tochigi Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県, Tochigi-ken) is a prefecture located in the Kantō region of Japan. The capital is the city of Utsunomiya.
Restaurants in Tochigi Prefecture

1. Nikko Base

Excellent
83%
Good
17%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Nikko Base

Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing! Come and get the best of Nikko National Park ⛩⛰ nikkobase.naoc-jp.com

2. Urami Waterfall

Tanze, Nikko 321-1449 Tochigi Prefecture
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Urami Waterfall

3. Oya History Museum

909 Oyamachi, Utsunomiya 321-0345 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-652-1232 http://www.oya909.co.jp/
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 587 reviews

Oya History Museum

Reviewed By Shigeabbott - Abbottstown, United States

We had no idea how jaw dropping this place was! You are able to talk through a part of a stone mine. It makes you feel you are on another planet or something. Don’t forget to take a sweater or light jacket because it’s chilly all year around. I didn’t see any handicap accommodations and you will have to climb down and up many steps-just like when you visit a good size caves or caverns. Very limited information in English, which didn’t make much sense. But you can get what they’re trying to tell you. There is a small information area but again all in Japanese. My non-Japanese speaking teens were able to get main information by reading English signs posted here and there. They were very amused by huge tour buses driving through small areas between carved boulders in the mountain.

4. Mt. Nantai

Nikko Tochigi Prefecture
Excellent
30%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.0 based on 97 reviews

Mt. Nantai

5. Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

470-2 Karakura, Nikko 321-2524 Tochigi Prefecture +81 288-77-1777 http://www.edowonderland.net/
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.0 based on 668 reviews

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

Japanese cultural theme park, showcasing traditional Edo period culture (1603 - 1868), set in the mountains of Nikko. Popular attractions include, Ninja show, Oiran parade, Samurai sword experience, Traditional archery experience, dressing as up as Edo characters such as samurai, princess, lord and more.. Many live performances, workshops, Kimono rental, Edo cuisine, fun activities, and educational exhibits for all ages. Free shuttle bus operating from Toshogu Shrine and JR Nikko station to Edo Wonderland, see following link for schedule. http://edowonderland.net/en/access/access.html#bus Tobu bus company running regular service from Kinugawa Onsen Station to Edo Wonderland. Edo Wonderland Tickets Adult (13yo and over) ¥4700 Child (6yo - 12yo) ¥2400 Children 5yo and under FREE Tickets include access to all performances, exhibits and free experiences, kimono rental, material cost experiences, and prize games charged seperately.

Reviewed By shy_wanderlust - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To avoid rushing, you may want to consider to spend a night stay at Nikko as we stayed at Tokyo and hence 1 way train travel already taken up 2 hour (excluding shuttle bus to the Wonderland). You get to "travel back" Edo' s period & opt to rent Edo's customes. There are variety of traditional games & experiences for you to explore. Do miss trying Karakuri Ninja Maze & Kai Kai Ninja House! Last but not least, you will find yourself busy in taking photos! The scenery was amazing during Winter!

6. Ryuokyo Canyon

Nikko Tochigi Prefecture http://www.ryuokyo.org/
Excellent
34%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.0 based on 234 reviews

Ryuokyo Canyon

Reviewed By jk-liu - Taichung, Taiwan

We took a train to get there and spent around ten minutes from Kinugawa Park station. Because a typhoon will land tomorrow, just a few tourists visited this scenery. Amazing waterfall and valley were attractive to our sight. We got around everywhere for about ninety minutes. Though many maple leaves haven’t changed color, I deeply recommend the Ryuokyo Canyon in Kinugawa.

7. Irohazaka Route

Chugushi, Nikko 321-1661 Tochigi Prefecture http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/h53/system/desaki/desaki/1182157078006.html
Excellent
18%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
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Terrible
1%
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4.0 based on 336 reviews

Irohazaka Route

Reviewed By sohlman33 - Brookfield, United States

As a car enthusiast on this trip to Japan I convinced my wife (pretty easily) to travel up to Nikko for Irohazaka first and everything else second. We had rented an EK9 Civic Type R for a small road trip and we ended up staying at a ryokan at the top of the mountain next to Lake Chuzenji. I did this purposely to maximize the number of times we'd need to drive up and down the mountain. What an amazing road - it's an absolute work of art. Even going rather slowly you are still bound to run into traffic on the way down unless you go during off-peak hours when nothing around is open anyway. The uphill side is 2 lanes, so that was easier to travel up and almost as fun as the downhill. There are quite a few spots you can pull off safely and take pictures/take in the view. The uphill side also has a cable car to bring you up higher for views of Kegon falls, Irohazaka, and the valley below. It takes maybe 15-20 minutes to go up or down but you can do a continuous loop pretty easily! There are also some nice hiking trails, water falls, and small businesses to enjoy at the top of the mountain before heading back down for some more fun and views. Just watch out for the monkeys! We saw one at the top (awesome), then coming back up later in the day there were maybe 8-12 right at the bottom of the uphill. It made for some great extra character to the area but definitely keep an eye out for them!

8. Twin Ring Motegi

120-1 Hiyama, Motegi-machi, Haga-gun 321-3597 Tochigi Prefecture +81 285-64-0001 http://www.twinring.jp/
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 189 reviews

Twin Ring Motegi

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