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 outdoor science museum is located in Nasushiobara City， Tochigi Prefecture. First opened in 1905， the museum preserves and displays the fossils that have been excavated on its grounds. The exhibit room displays a wide variety of fossils and minerals collected from around the world， mostly notably the many fossils produced locally in the Shiobara area. "

＊In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections，sauna cannot be used. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The baths in this hot spring bathhouse in Nikko City， Tochigi Prefecture are fed from a straightforward alkaline simple spring and the viscous transparent water is said to be good for nerve pain as well as muscle soreness and joint pain. Come enjoy the huge indoor bath with large windows that let in a lot of light or look over the mountain scenery from the stone-lined open-air outdoor bath. The transparent and colorless water is a simple alkaline hot spring and is appreciated by female visitors for making skin smooth."

A 982-hectare forest in northern Yaita City. The expansive grounds have a campground， a hiking trail， an insect museum， and more. The Field was established for prefectural residents to enjoy the richness of nature. Its abundance of plants and birds makes it ideal for nature walks. Besides managing the forest， the head office cares for protected wildlife that's been injured."

The relaxed pace of a Nature Planet tour is perfect for shaking off the stress of day-to-day life. Take it slow for a while and let your worries float away.

March 3 is celebrated in Japan as Girls’ Day, when hina dolls dressed in luxurious kimono are displayed throughout the country. From early February until Girls’ Day, Moka City hosts the month-long “Moka Romantic Hina Doll Display.” At the Okabe Memorial Hall “Kinreisō,” a Tochigi Prefecture-designated cultural property, visitors can admire a spectacular 26-tier hina doll display—about 6 meters high—featuring imperial dolls and more. The exhibition also includes over 30 hanging hina decorations, a rare sight not to be missed. This season is also perfect for enjoying strawberry picking in the Moka area. Don’t forget to try Tochigi’s new strawberry variety, Tochiaika!  

It is a museum featuring Kazuo Iwamura known as the author of the "14 Forest Mice" series. The exhibition includes original drawings for his picture books and conceptual sketches. The museum also holds reading sessions and mini music performances.The museum opened in April 1998. It looks down on the fresh waters of Nasu's Naka River from atop a beautiful hill."

Senjusan park is a beautiful sight to see come spring with its almost 300 sakura cherry trees and 1,000 rhododendron bushes. The park also has amusements for children including a ferris wheel and electric train, making this a popular spot for family outings as well as field trips for kindergartens and elementary schools. 

This is road lined with maple trees approximately 90 years old that were planted on approach to Oyama Gensui Graveyard. The best time to see the magnificent fall leaf tunnel is from mid to late November in a normal year. It is located about 5 minutes on foot from JR Nishi-Nasuno Station， so please stop by when you visit Shiobara.

Dress up in Samurai armour at the Ashikaga Machinaka Yugakukan and enjoy strolling around the neighbouring historic area that is home to the National Historic Site of Ashikaga School and the National Treasure， Banna-ji Temple. Stride along the atmospheric stone-paved streets dressed as a brave Samurai!

Water is an important ingredient making up 80 per cent of Sake. Tochigi has abundant clear spring water perfect for Sake， thanks to the range of mountains in the north and its one and only fresh stream near Tokyo. Skilled brewers produce a range of Sakes with unique flavours in various parts of Tochigi. Sake tasting and a tours of the production process are available at these breweries. You can also purchase Sake， cups for Sake and cosmetics and sweets made with Sake.

A festival in order to in honor Heike Family The Taira Clan (also called Heike), one of the most powerful family in Heian period, dominated the imperal captain of Heian. However, after the death of their leader, Taira no Kiyomori, their rivals the Minamoto Clan (the Genji),which culminated in the Genpei War (1180-1185 AD). The five-year-long war concluded with a decisive Taira defeat in the naval Battle of Dan-no-Ura.   It is said many Heike family and their samurais ran away from Genji's army, and hided in Yunishigawa Onsen. In order to honor those samurai who fighting for the Heike family, people live in Yunishigawa Onsen hold the "Heike Taisai" every year.   Become a princess of Heike!  A traditional Yunishigawa festival held in early June, featuring Biwa (Japanese lute) performances, dances and theatrical plays. The highlight of the festival is the “Emaki Gyoretsu Procession”, where over 200 people dressed as heroic Samurais or elegant princesses parade through the town. Visitors can also apply to join the march.

A feature attraction of the Kinugawa River is the river cruises always popular with tourists. Glide along the river and enjoy the incredibly scenic valley. Depending on the season the 40-minute boat ride is a fun way to explore the memorable scenery of wild cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring， sounds of kingfishers and ayu fish swimming in summer or the red leaves of autumn.

In the temple town of Nikko's World Heritage Site, Shrines and Temples of Nikko, there are many attractive restaurants that can be enjoyed even at night. They offer a wide variety of menus, from traditional Japanese cuisine to creative dishes, and offer exquisite dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Please spend a special time with local sake and specialty products in a warm atmosphere.

Jul. 21 in 1600， Sanada Masayuki and his sons in the Sanada Nobuyuki and Sanada Yukimura who had a huddle here. Their subject for discussion was whether the Sanada family is added to the east army which Tokugawa Ieyasu commands， the Sanada family is added to the west army which Ishida Mitsunari commands， or which to use."

This railway connects Kiryu City of Gunma prefecture and Nikko City of Tochigi prefecture. Visitors can enjoy the trip along Watarase Gorge with wonderful scenery by trolley train. This railway is full of charms in each season， such as peach blossoms in early spring， rush greenery in summer， autumnal leaves in autumn and illumination in winter."

The baths are fed by a free-flowing alkaline simple hot-spring which is known to be easy on the skin， so those with delicate skin can use the baths without concern. Family baths are available by reservations and with the number of visitors the baths get， overnight lodging is also available with facilities to prepare your own meals."

This 1000-meter-high and 28 kilometer-long scenic route connects Kinugawa Onsen with Shiohara Onsen. It has many scenic spot with natural beauty to enjoy such as Taikooroshino Falls and Shirataki Falls. The views from the Fujimidai observatory are also excellent. The fall foliage is especially beautiful around mid-October to early November each year. The Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen hot springs districts are also located nearby. A toll is required to access the road."