This roadside station is located on the side of National Route 461 in Otawara City， Tochigi Prefecture. It is notable for the fan-shaped roofs of each of its buildings. It features a wide variety of facilities including a farmer's market where visitors can buy fresh seasonal produce， a restaurant where they can enjoy their limited issue Yoichi Bento boxes， and more. The station， which is visited by many tourists， also features the Yoichi Denshokan， a museum dedicated to the samurai warrior Nasu no Yoichi."

This shrine is located in Minamikanemaru， Otawara City， Tochigi Prefecture. It is said to have been built more some 1600 years ago during the time of Emperor Nintoku. The shrine was rebuilt by Nasu no Yoichi， a samurai famous for his legendary feat of archery at the Battle of Yashima at the end if the Heian period. For this reason， it has strong ties to the Nasu Clan. To this day， horseback archery is still practiced at the shrine's annual grand festival. The main shrine and the shrine's two-story gate， which were rebuilt in 1577， have been designated as national Important Cultural Properties."

Itamuro Onsen is a hot spring that overlooks natural beauty from deep in the mountains. We offer a guided walking tour to the freshest areas every season so that our guests can enjoy Itamuro Onsen surroundings' wonderful scenic beauty at any time of year. （Please make reservations via our website)

A famous temple built in Muromachi period Daioji Temple belongs to Soto Zen and has over 600 years history. Buildings in the temple are almost thatching that remain the Muromachi architectural style, 7 of these are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. This temple is nearby the Kurobane Castle Park, and was protected by Ozeki clan who ruled Kurobane domain during Edo period.   16 Arhat Statues that have different expressions Walking on Daioji Temple’s stone steps, visitors can find 16 Arhat Statues stand around the step. Each of them has different expression, such as laughing, looking angry or shouting.These statues was built in 1995 for celebrating the 600 anniversaries of Daioji Temple.   Have a Zazen experience in Zen monastery Visitors can try a Zazen experience without any cost at Daioji Temple. If you are interested in Japanese traditional culture, no matter where you from, which religion you belong, everyone is welcomed to experience. All experiences in Daioji Temple need reservation. Make sure you take reservation at least 1 week before your visiting.

A visit to Daioji Temple and Hitsuji Coffee in the beautiful prefecture of Tochigi will satiate your appetite for spiritual and culinary sustenance