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Shaved ice made with Nikko’s natural spring water

Shaved ice made with Nikko’s natural spring water

Nikko is home to 3 of the 5 ice houses or "Himuro" that currently exist in all of Japan. ("Hi" means "ice","muro" means "room".) The other ice houses are found in Chichibu and Karuizawa. Nikko’s natural water is frozen for 2 weeks and preserved in an ice room year round. The shaved ice is soft and won’t give you a headache even if you eat it quickly! Each shop in Nikko has its own shaved ice specialty. Try ujikintoki with maccha (powdered green tea),syrup and bean jam on top. Maybe strawberry or melon syrup is more your style? Why not try them all!

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Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms (more than strawberries)

Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms (more than strawberries)

Many farms across the prefecture offer seasonal fruit picking. Aside from the nation’s largest crops of strawberries, you can enjoy picking a variety of other fruits such as cherries, peaches, grapes, blueberries and pears. Some also provide baking and cake decorating classes and jam making workshops using these seasonal fruits. The farm shops sell a wide range of products made with freshly picked fruits such as organic jams, sweets, gelatos and other gifts. As fruits in season may vary depending on farms and varieties, contact each farm for more information.

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Kanuma City Local History Exhibition and Reference Room-Kanuma Yatai Carved Floats Show Room-

Kanuma City Local History Exhibition and Reference Room-Kanuma Yatai Carved Floats Show Room-

The Local History Exhibition and Reference Room displays valuable artifacts related to the history and culture of Kanuma City, including the carved floats that are the pride of Kanuma City. In the Carved Floats Exhibition Room, there are two carved floats on display which are used in the Kanuma Imamiya Shrine Festival Yatai Event. They are UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

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Kimono Dressing Experience in Ashikaga

Kimono Dressing Experience in Ashikaga

The silk textile known as “Ashikaga Meisen” was popular for contemporary colours and innovative patterns in the early 1900s. Dress up in an “Ashikaga Meisen” Kimono at the Ashikaga Machinaka Yugakukan and take a stroll through the stone-paved streets of the historic town. You can even enjoy coordinating Kimonos with modern accessories such as boots and hats in the local style. Come and have a unique and memorable experience!

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NIKKO BASE

NIKKO BASE

NIKKO BASE was created with the purpose of providing experiences in a National Park that has one of the most natural environments in Japan, and to show the traditional culture of the city, which raised as a sacred place of mountain worship about 1200 years ago. We will guide you to the life of the people of the historic city of Nikko, and we will provide you with local experiences that will make you discover the secret nature of this wonderful and mysterious National Park.

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Nikko Kaido Cedar Avenue

Nikko Kaido Cedar Avenue

The Suginamiki Cedar Avenue in Nikko is a 37 kilometer (22 mile) stretch of tree-lined road extending along the Aizu Nishi-Kaido Road, the Reiheishi-Kaido Road, and the Nikko-Kaido Road. Matsudaira Masatsuna, a loyal subject of Tokugawa Ieyasu, planted 50,000 cedar trees over a period of 20 years starting in 1625. The trees line the approach to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and on the 33rd anniversary of Ieyasu's death, Masatsuna donated the trees to the shrine in his honor. Cedar trees were chosen due to the ancient belief that the gods descend from the heavens down to Earth through cedar trees. Today, about 12,000 trees remain, and they are now protected. This truly magnificent tree-lined avenue was traversed by feudal lords in the Edo period roughly 400 years ago. Feel the history of the area as you retrace their footsteps.

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Hotel MOKUREN

Hotel MOKUREN

Hotel MOKUREN is a traditional Japanese house turned into an accommodation. They take only one reservation at a time, so guests can exclusively use the two spacious Japanese style rooms during their stay while enjoying a view of the vast countryside. Feel the essence of Japan in a relaxing space and enjoy a farming experience in adjacent fields and in the traditional storehouse, as well as sightseeing in Nasunogahara. The hotel does not have a meal service, but the guest room includes a kitchen where you can cook harvested farm products. The storehouse has a cooking stove for preparing rice and BBQ equipment. There are also restaurants and diners near the hotel. The guest room has a shower, but if you wish to have a relaxing soak in a larger space, you can try a nearby onsen. You can also borrow bicycles.

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Hagurosan Shrine

Hagurosan Shrine

Hagurosan Jinja Shrine is a shrine built on the peak of the 458m high Mt. Hagurosan and provides a great view. To the side of the stone steps leading to the main shrine are the 450 year old “meoto sugi” or “married couple cedars” which are popular as trees which help build romantic relationships. The Bonten Festival is held at the shrine in November of each year. The scene of young people carrying the 17m bonten up the path to the shrine is overwhelming."

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Tochigi Edo Cuisine

Tochigi Edo Cuisine

Koedo Tochigi, where Edo atmosphere still lingersDuring the Edo period, Tochigi City flourished as a lodging town along the Nikko Kaido highway and as a hub of river transport. Preserving much of its Edo-period charm, it is often referred to as “Koedo” (Little Edo), alongside Kawagoe and Sawara. A fusion of tradition and innovation – Tochigi Edo CuisineTo let visitors enjoy the unique taste of Edo-style dishes, experts have been researching recipes from the Edo period since 2015, adapting them by blending with local ingredients and techniques. The result is “Tochigi Edo Cuisine,” a modern yet traditional dining experience. On your next visit to Tochigi’s Kurano-machi (Warehouse District), in addition to sightseeing and enjoying a boat ride that recalls the Edo atmosphere, you can also savor Tochigi Edo Cuisine, offering a refined taste of history. For a list of restaurants serving Tochigi Edo Cuisine: https://tochigi-edo.jp/shop

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