Nikko Momiji-za is a taishu engeki (popular theater) playhouse near Nikko Toshogu. It cherishes Japanese culture but at the same time pursues a new style of entertainment. Colorful and gorgeous costumes, a wide variety of plays, and tools and songs to add color to the play are some of the highlights. Momiji-za’s dance shows feature Japanese traditional folk music, enka songs, and pop songs, and at the same time incorporate the latest hit songs and music from overseas to entertain literally the general public from around the world. Taishu engeki is performing art created through the fusion of tradition and trends and everyone around the world will be sure to enjoy. Since there are evening shows too, why don’t you take a walk at night and drop by the playhouse after checking in at the hotel or after dinner?

This pool complex features a 200-meter-long lazy river， two kiddy pools， a 25-meter practice pool， and four types of water slide. It is open every day from the third Saturday of July to August 31. The well-equipped complex features， a shop， a parking lot， and other facilities and sees large crowds in the summer."

Founded by Ministry of Environment of Japan in1994, the Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center provides information on hiking trails and seasonal highlights, so visitors can enjoy the natural environment to the fullest.   Visitors to the center can also learn about local seasonal attractions, such as the autumn leaves that bloom in the Oku Nikko area, or the flowers that bloom in season. There is also an exhibition on the ecology of Oku Nikko, where you can learn more about the natural environment of Oku Nikko through a diorama of the terrain, videos, and seasonal events. In addition to learning more about the best time to explore each area, you can also take a break here too.   Visitor Center also offers guided bird-watching tours, animal exploration tours, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing tours, and occasionally hosts exhibitions on topics such as reducing the damage caused by deer farming, the history of Oku Nikko, and the culture of the local hot springs. Visitor Center's official website also recommends hiking routes, including the Nikko Shirane Mountain Route, the Yunokko Lake Route, and the Battlefield Plain Wetland Route.    

Roadside Station Mashiko(Michi-no-Eki Mashiko)  is a roadside station offering fresh local produce and local products and crafts at the “Mashiko-no-Marche” as well as reasonably-priced lunches with freshly picked vegetables at the “Mashiko-no-Gohan” restaurant. The information centre “Concierge” provides information on tourism， special exhibitions and workshops， along with advice on moving to the town and booking rental space. Please find more information on their website.

The history of the Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine dates back 1,600 years when the shrine was dedicated to the founder of Utsunomiya，Toyoki-Irihiko-no-Mikoto. Most of the festivals held in the city are related to this historic shrine. Many people come to the shrine on special occasions such as New Year and Shichi-Go-San seasons. The illuminated gate and approach to the shrine are an incredible evening sight. The shrine is also home to some nationally important works of art.

This Onsen rests alongside a verdant gorge carved out of rocks， where the roar of the Kinugawa River cuts through the stillness. Enjoy a splendid view of the gorge， beautiful mountains and great nature! Most of the inns located around the lake and along the valley have open-air baths (roten buro) and there are many scenic sites around the area. The Onsen welcomes many tourists during the seasons of fresh green foliage in mid-May， autumn colours in mid-October and “New Soba Festival” in November.

Location for the movie "Hot Road." Many tourists visit this symbol of Enoshima.

mekke is a base for “discovering” the charms of Nikko based on the theme of "feeling, connecting, and touring". Workshops that can only be experienced here, such as Nikko carving and deerskin leather crafting, are held from time to time. It also has a coworking space and community space, and is used as a place where tourists and local residents can easily connect with each other. Electric bicycles can be rented and baggage storage services are available, allowing visitors to tour Nikko in comfort. On the first floor, there is an exhibition space for Nikko's history and traditional performing arts, as well as a tourist information center, where you can freely pick up pamphlets to help you gather information for your trip. This is a new starting point for Nikko, where sightseeing, experience, and exchange are all connected in one place.

A fragrant gift from Nasu. “NASU NOTE” captures the memories of nature in scent. The whispering sounds of the Nasu forest, the scent of trees swaying in the wind. Each of these memories remains gently in our hearts. The branches and leaves of Yamizo cedar, which had previously been little used, and the plants nurtured by the rich nature of Nasu. The fresh, deep, and soothing woody notes of coniferous trees blend together, while the soft, sweet scent of freshly picked herbs spreads, and the carefully distilled citrus peel creates a calming aroma. This is a small experimental workshop where we create “natural scents” born from sustainable cycles, along with the experience of aromatic distilled water.   Experience Times 10:00-10:30 Aroma Craft Making 10:30-12:00 Aroma Distillation Experience and Aroma Craft Making 12:00-13:00 Distillery, Herb Garden, and Forest Bathing Guided Tour 14:00-14:30 Aroma Craft Making 14:30-16:00 Aromatic distillation experience and aroma craft making 16:00-17:00 Guided tour of the distillery, herb garden, and forest bathing area *Schedule as of July 2025.

Cottage Inn Restaurant & Bakery is a restaurant run by Kanaya Hotel Bakery, which is adjacent to the Kanaya Hotel History House. At the restaurant, you can enjoy a wide variety of combinations of bread from Kanaya Hotel Bakery and dishes prepared with fresh and high-quality ingredients hand-picked by the chef. The popular Lunch Plate offers choices of Hamburger Stew Stuffed Bread, a hearty dish of oven-baked campagne bread stuffed with a hamburger steak cooked in a demiglace sauce topped with cheese, Sautéed Yume Pork with Ginger Sauce using the Yume Pork brand produced in Tochigi Prefecture, and Beef Stew, a year-round popular dish made with the chef’s original recipe. The restaurant also has the Kanaya Hotel Bakery Shop with a rich lineup of bread and sweets such as cookies.

Located at the entrance to Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Hotel Hana-an offers a serene retreat surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Lake Chuzenji, revered as a sacred place and beloved as a summer resort, transforms with the changing seasons. Designed with the concepts of "deep rest" and "quality time," our hotel provides a space where you can leisurely immerse yourself in the rich nature of Nikko. All rooms offer stunning seasonal views, while our cuisine features the freshest seasonal ingredients, and our hot springs boast different types of mineral-rich waters. Experience a truly relaxing stay that engages all your senses. In our rooms with private onsen, you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the comfort of your own space.   【About the Onsen】 Water color: 【Nikko Wanoshiro Onsen】 Clear 【Okunikko Yumoto Onsen】 Milky white Quality: 【Nikko Wanoshiro Onsen】 Simple alkaline spring 【Okunikko Yumoto Onsen】Sulfur spring Therapeutic effects: 【Nikko Wanoshiro Onsen】 Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, health promotion, sprains, strains, chronic digestive diseases, etc. 【Okunikko Yumoto Onsen】 Low back pain, stiff shoulders, muscle pain, neuralgia, skin diseases, diabetes, gynecological diseases, hypertension, fatigue recovery, etc.

Kanahan Ryokan, located in the heart of Tochigi City, opened during the An'ei era (1772–1781). Currently, the oldest building in this inn is the one built in 1918 to accommodate officers when they came to Tochigi for large-scale army training at Tochigi Junior High School (currently Tochigi Senior High School). Kan'in-no-miya family (a branch of the Imperial Family) later stayed in this building, too. There are traditional Japanese storehouses and architecture here and there throughout the inn, allowing visitors to have a relaxing stay in the nostalgic atmosphere. The inn has guestrooms for small groups like couples, as well as rooms in an annex perfect for accommodating large groups for a long stay. Experience the atmosphere of the Edo period through the old townscape and Tochi-Edo cuisine. Tochi-Edo cuisine consists of original dishes inspired by local meals and dishes from the Edo period reproduced using copies of recipes. Culinary creativity brings out the flavor of each ingredient to give a delightful surprise to those who are accustomed to the modern taste.

Lake Chuzenji is located in the area leading into Okunikko. It has a circumference of 25 km and the water reaches a depth of 163 m. It is said that lava from the eruption of Mount Nantai 20,000 years ago blocked the valley to create the initial form of the lake. Because of the spectacular view in each season, the lakeside area used to be a popular summer retreat for foreigners. That areas still features the Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park and British Embassy Villa Memorial Park. The pleasure boat of the Tobu Chuzenjiko Cruise sails through the beautiful scenery and near these tourist destinations. In fall, you can see mountains covered in explosions of red, orange, and yellow from the lake. It is truly a picturesque view. The tour takes about 55 minutes in total, but there are tickets available for visitors to get on/off along the course.

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."

The history of the Nikko-zan Rinno-Ji Temple started over 1250 years ago, when Shodo Shonin (Saint Shodo), who firstly served as the head priest of Nikko, founded the Shihonryuji Temple. Sanbutsudo Hall is one of the largest wooden architectures in Nikkosan, and houses Buddhist statues respectively symbolizing honchibutsu (original Buddhist divinity), of the holy three mountains in Nikko, such as Senju-Kannon (Kannon with a thousand arms: honchibutsu of Mt. Nantai), Amidanyorai (Amitabha Tathagata: honchibutsu of Mt. Nyoho), and Bato-Kannon (Kannon with a horse head: honchibutsu of Mt. Taro), are 8m tall.

One of Yaita City’s Top 10 Waterside Scenic Spots — a quiet spot steeped in legend and devotion Located in the mountains of Yaita City, Akataki Falls is named for the reddish hue of the rock wall over which its waters cascade. The unusual landscape has long drawn attention. Since ancient times, this area has been considered a sacred site for ascetic waterfall training, giving the place a spiritual, shrine-like atmosphere. Akataki Falls is also listed among “Yaita City’s Top 10 Scenic Waterfalls.” Throughout the seasons, the emerald greenery, flowing water, and falling mist create picturesque, scroll-like scenery. This spot is also a hidden gem loved by photography enthusiasts and travelers seeking healing. It is said that Tetsuya Funamura, a composer born in the neighboring Shioya Town, often visited here during his childhood, leaving him with deep memories. On the way to the falls, visitors pass by a giant fir tree and a small shrine, making the trail itself a spiritual walking journey. Whether you come seeking the mystical power of the sacred site, or simply to enjoy the peaceful scenery, Akataki Falls is a memorable destination not to be missed.

Tosho Onsen, located in Imaichi in Nikko City, is a popular day-use hot spring facility loved by both locals and visitors. The facility features an outdoor rotenburo designed like a Japanese garden, where you can enjoy a distant view of Mt. Nikko’s mountains. Indoor baths are equipped with handrails, ensuring a safe and relaxing soak for visitors of all ages. During the winter solstice, guests can experience a seasonal yuzu bath, said to promote circulation and keep the body warm. The spacious rest areas and on-site restaurant offer hearty local dishes such as charcoal-grilled chicken, making it an ideal spot to unwind both body and mind.