8 Best Things to do in Tochigi Japan – The Side Trip Better Than Tokyo?

8 Best Things to do in Tochigi Japan – The Side Trip Better Than Tokyo?

Tochigi Prefecture, Japan (日本栃木县）, is a hidden treasure waiting to be explored! Join us on this unforgettable journey as we uncover the 8 best things to do in Tochigi Japan—from ancient shrines to mouthwatering gyoza and breathtaking natural wonders! 🌿⛩️🍜

🚶‍♂️ Our journey begins in Utsunomiya!
1️⃣ Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine （宇都宫二荒山神社） – A spiritual start at this historic shrine, where we soak in the peaceful atmosphere and learn about its 1,600-year-old legacy.
2️⃣ Gyoza Street （饺子街） – Utsunomiya is Japan’s gyoza capital! We indulge in crispy, juicy dumplings paired with ice-cold beer—pure heaven! 🍻🥟

🗿 Next, we venture into the mystical Oya region!
3️⃣ Oya Temple (Oya Kannon 大谷寺) – A hidden temple carved into volcanic rock, featuring a towering 27-meter-tall Kannon statue. The ancient vibes here are unreal!
4️⃣ Oya History Museum (大谷资料馆) – An underground adventure awaits! This former stone quarry is now a surreal museum with massive caverns that feel like another world.

♨️ Time to relax in Nasu!
5️⃣ Nasu Onsen (那须温泉) – We soak in the rejuvenating hot springs of Nasu, a perfect escape into nature’s embrace. ♨️🌿
6️⃣ Nasu Yuzen Shrine (那须温泉神社) – A picturesque shrine with a torii gate surrounded by serene forests—ideal for a quiet moment of reflection.

👀 Mysterious legends & delicious food!
7️⃣ Killing Stone (Sessho-seki 杀生石) – The eerie stone said to hold the spirit of a vengeful fox demon. Will we survive the curse? 👀🐺
8️⃣ Minamigaoka Dairy Farm (南丘牧场) – We wrap up our trip with BBQ and creamy fresh ice cream at this charming farm! 🍦🔥

📍 Which of these Tochigi Japan spots would you visit first? Let us know in the comments! ✈️🏔️

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0:00 – Tochigi Japan Intro
0:22 – Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine
0:48 – Gyoza Street
1:12 – Oya Temple (Oya Kannon)
1:50 – Oya History Museum
2:28 – Nasu Onsen
2:38 – Nasu Yuzen Shrine
2:52 – Killing Stone
3:37 – Minamigaoka Dairy Farm

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