9 Culture Joukyou-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell In Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Joukyou-ji is a small but attractive Buddhist temple.
12 Shopping Mashiko Farmer's Market in Tochigi Christina Oshima Mashiko Farmer`s market...The gateway to a great crafts town.
Activities Snowmobiling at Ozasa Farm Tom Roseveare Break formation from the well-trodden tourist trail to Nikko's Toshogu shrine and discover a new adventure a little to the east..
9 Culture Houzou-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell In Utsunomiya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Houzou-ji is a small but attractive Buddhist temple, with some impressive statues,..
Food Krung Thep Restaurant in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Close to Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Krung Thep is an affordable Thai restaurant serving tasty food in..
Culture Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024 Mid Oct Nikko Toshogu Shrine's annual grand festival features the Yabusame tradition—horseback archery—and the Togyosai where port..
Accommodation Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku Hotel Terrie Lloyd The Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku Hotel is a high-grade nouveau-style onsen perched on the banks of the Kinugawa river. Steaming onsen,..
Accommodation Fukufuji Minshuku Brittany Rock Tucked away in Nikko’s Kuriyama region is a small Minshuku village surrounded by mountains, rivers and small farms. This is a ..