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Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

This villa and garden used to be a retreat for the imperial prince in the 19th century. In the year 2000, they were opened to the public after renovation works. The residence, combining architectural styles of different periods, is well worth visiting. Located close to the “Shrines and Temples of Nikko”, it is easily accessible. Take a walk in the garden with seasonal charms and 100 years of majestic history. After the historic tour, relax at the teahouse serving popular Japanese treats such as a bowl of maccha. English audio guides are available.

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Ryokusuian

Ryokusuian

It was built in the early Showa era and relocated and restored in 1991 to the Minoge district of Hadano City. In April 2020, it was registered as a national tangible cultural property as a relic related to leaf tobacco cultivation. It is an important building for learning about farmhouse architecture in the early Showa era. The structure is in an architectural style typical of tobacco farmers at the time, with four rooms in the shape of a square. Agricultural tools and daily necessities are also displayed on the dirt floor, making it a valuable learning facility. We also offer villager experiences, rice harvesting, moon-viewing parties, etc. There are also regular hikes around the area.

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Kitagura Cafe Higano

Kitagura Cafe Higano

Housed in “Kitagura,” a building constructed in the mid-Meiji period and registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, Kitagura Cafe Higano is located along Tochigi City’s famous Kuranomachi Street, a popular sightseeing area. The café is operated by Higano Shoten, a traditional confectionery shop founded in 1922. In addition to freshly brewed hand-drip coffee and homemade sweets, visitors can purchase the shop’s signature rice crackers, Okaki, as souvenirs. For coffee lovers, this is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a quiet, charming atmosphere in the heart of historic Tochigi.

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Kinofurusato Gallery of Traditional Arts and Crafts

Kinofurusato Gallery of Traditional Arts and Crafts

This arts center in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture features wood culture and traditions that trace back to ancient days. Inside, you’ll find a number of traditional crafts, including kanuma-kumiko shoji woodwork, kanuma-sokiridansu dressers, and the “sculpture float” —a city-designated Tangible Cultural Property used in the Kanuma Autumn Festival. You simply must see the elaborate decorations of the sculpture float. In the “kumiko-building experience,” you can put together an original coaster out of wood chips."

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UWASAWA’S BREAKFAST

UWASAWA’S BREAKFAST

Simple yet exquisite deliciousness. At this veteran Nikko store specializing in miso and tamarizuke pickles (vegetables soaked in a miso by-product), you can discover the flavor of a traditional Japanese breakfast. Inkyo Uwasawa is a restaurant serving traditional Japanese breakfast made with tamarizuke pickles provided by the proprietress of Uwasawa Metaro Store. In a traditional house built over 150 years ago, diners are served a simple breakfast of rice with a plate of tamarizuke pickles and a bowl of miso soup, simple accompaniments which really bring out the delicious flavor of the rice. Enjoy a moment of relaxation as you savor the food, which is rich without being lavish. Uwasawa Umetaro Store was established roughly 400 years ago as a warehouse management firm for nengu (literally "annual tribute," a tax on the annual harvest originally paid in rice) for the Nikko Shinryo region. It later became a miso store, and then a pickles store. Savor the flavor passed on through the generations. *For cancelations, except in circumstances deemed unavoidable by our company, such as closure due to typhoon, heavy rain, heavy snow, or earthquake, or when public transportation to the store is unavailable due to suspension of services, a cancelation fee of 100% shall apply from one week before the date. We appreciate your understanding.

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Nasu Onsen

Nasu Onsen

Nasu Onsen-kyo is a spread out hot spring resort on the slopes of Mt. Nasudake,the main peak of the Nasu mountains. The origin of the Onsen-kyo is “Shikanoyu” discovered in the 7th century.The “Shikanoyu(deer spring)” was named after locals witnessed an injured deer completely heal after jumping into the steaming pool. It's been renowned for its healing powers ever since. Historic visitors include Yoritomo Minamoto,a great samurai of 12th century,and Basho Matsuo,a famous poet of 17th century. Onsen styles vary from modern hotels in the highland to traditional wooden baths where you can try bathing in more than one spot to feel the difference.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI