Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
A hot spring town in a gorge on the Kinugawa river in Tochigi, once reserved for lords and monks returning from Nikko.
Nikko · TochigiThis temple, the head of the Dainichi sect, was founded in 1197 on the grounds of the Ashikaga clan residence and is designated a National Historic Site.
Ashikaga · TochigiRelief carvings depicting the Three Wise Monkeys and seven other scenes that symbolize different life stages, based on the traditional proverb.
Nikko · TochigiThe park features wisteria in pink, purple, and white, a walkable wisteria tunnel, rose and tulip gardens, and nightly illuminations recognized among Japan's Three Great Illuminations.
Ashikaga · TochigiThis 1,300-year-old shrine hosts a Snake Festival on May 5 with seven giant snakes exceeding 15 meters in length, a designated National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Oyama · TochigiShinto shrine enshrining two deities of abundance and protection, with a documented history spanning more than 1,500 years.
Moka · TochigiShrine dedicated to weaving deities symbolizing romantic union, featuring reinforced concrete architecture from 1937 and four National Tangible Cultural Properties.
Ashikaga · TochigiShinto shrine established 1617 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun who ended the Sengoku period and founded 260 years of Edo peace.
Nikko · TochigiGuardian shrine of Nikko from the 8th century, honoring three family deities and a prominent figure in mythology revered for love and matchmaking.
Nikko · TochigiEdo-era theme park offering costume rental, hands-on activities, recreated buildings, and live performances throughout the grounds.
Nikko · TochigiRinnoji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Nikko and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Sanbutsudo hall and the National Treasure Taiyuin mausoleum.
Nikko · Tochigi
