Tochigi is Japan’s largest producer of strawberries. The prefecture has the perfect environment for fresh and sweet strawberries， blessed with abundant sunshine， clear spring water， fertile land and an inland climate with a large difference between high and low temperatures. Strawberry picking is a popular leisure in strawberry farms across the prefecture. Starting with “Tochiotome”， the nation’s superstar brand of strawberry， come and sample some of the many varieties available， some of which are only grown in the prefecture. “Skyberry”， the brand-new premium variety created as a successor of “Tochiotome”， is increasingly popular. The perfect flavours and amazingly large-fruit are utterly delicious!

Pete-Dye Golf Club is a masterpiece 18-hole course designed on the land of Nikko by the genius Pete Dye. It is named after the golf course architect Pete Dye. The course is flat but long and tough, and is one of the best championship courses in Tochigi Prefecture. The course will make you play seriously and let you find your true skill level. The course also features an authentic and classy clubhouse.

The Utsunomiya City Adventure Activity Center is a hands-on learning facility for children with little opportunity to come in contact with nature to develop creativity， teamwork and independence by learning about nature. The center has a full range of facilities including a spacious arena， an observation deck looking out on Mt. Nantai and the Nikko Mountains， wall climbing and an adventure area with a rope swing， a wooden bridge， a cave and more."

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."

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.

Ride Experience's cycling tours are guided by local Nasu cyclists. As such, they are familiar with the local food, accommodations, and people, and offer cycling tours that provide an authentic experience unique to Japan and the region. Themes, areas, schedules, routes, and distances traveled can be arranged to meet your specific needs and expectations to create a special private cycling tour. English-speaking guides as well as professional mechanics will accompany you on the tours, so you can feel confident that you are in good hands. Come and experience an experience of a lifetime, only here and only at Ride Experience.

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.

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 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.

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!

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."

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

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."

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.

This is a waterfall 70 meters in height and 110 meters in length at the southern end of Lake Yuno. You can descend to the basin under the waterfall and view its powerful appearance from an observation platform. It is found on the hiking course heading to the north from Senjogahara. It is also near to the Yutaki Iriguchi bus stop.

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!

Utsunomiya city hosts the major cycle road race held every October. Top-class cyclists from around the world gather here to compete， the only chance to see the “Tour de France” cyclists in Japan! Oh-dori (main street) is closed off， and the sight of the criterium turning the streets into a racecourse is totally exhilarating.