Tochigi Essentials

Tochigi Prefecture centers on the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Nikko, featuring the iconic vermilion Shinkyo Bridge and the sacred Mt. Nantai. The region is defined by its dramatic volcanic landscape, including the 97-meter Kegon Falls and the high-altitude marshlands of Senjogahara. Cultural highlights range from the centuries-old wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park to immersive historical recreations at Edo Wonderland and the architectural miniatures of Tobu World Square. Motorsports enthusiasts are served by the international Twin Ring Motegi circuit.

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Shinkyo Bridge

One of the most beautiful bridges in the entire country, this bridge is part of the Nikko sanctuary complex, to which it leads.

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Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls is located at Lake Chūzenji in Nikkō National Park near the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

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Ashikaga Flower Park

One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park is known for its great Japanese Wisteria flower, a vine which…

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Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chūzenji, also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

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Ryuzu Falls

Ryūzu Falls is a waterfall located upstream from the Yugawa River which makes its way into Lake Yunoko and Lake Chūzenji.

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Akechidaira Ropeway

This aerial lift ascends to an observation deck 1,373 meters above sea level. It provides a panoramic viewpoint where Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Mount Nantai can be seen simultaneously, especially during the autumn foliage season.

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Senjogahara Wetland

A 400-hectare high-altitude marshland in Nikko National Park situated 1,400 meters above sea level. The plateau features a 6-kilometer hiking trail through diverse plant species and is protected under the Ramsar Convention.