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."

Wagyu beef is raised with great care by designated production farmers in Tochigi Prefecture. Tochigi Wagyu beef is a brand that only permits its name to be given to the finest quality meat mixed with even more fat that has an A4 or B4 grade or higher. It is exquisite beef that has been acclaimed number one in Japan repeatedly at national-level competitive shows.

Enjoy cycling through the town of Mooka. The “Kubo Kinen Kanko Bunka Koryukan” offers 5 Pedelecs (electrically assisted pedal cycles) to tourists， the hassle-free way of exploring the town’s historic narrow streets! Why not extend your journey as far as Igashira Park， Ninomiya or one of the many other attractions in Mooka? Visit the information desk of the Mooka City Tourist Association at the Kubo Kinen Kanko Bunka Koryukan where you can hire and return your bike. Mooka station and SL Kyuroku-kan are also available for returns only.

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.

The Taihei Kikan serves as the base facility for tourism in the city， and is surrounded by the Ashikaga School， Bannaji Temple and Sentokuji Temple， and also provides sales of Ashikaga City souvenirs and Tourist Information as well as offering both a rest space and rental cycles. Along with regional sweets， original goods， and finished goods for sale you can also rent bicycles."