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One of the largest in mainland Japan, the park is known for its 250,000 beautiful Shibazakura in bloom from mid-April to May, covering an area of 2.4 hectares. A must-see is the panoramic view of the …

Tochigi is Japan’s largest producer of strawberries. The prefecture has the perfect environment for fresh and sweet strawberries, blessed with abundant sunshine, clear spring water, fertile land…

Many farms across the prefecture offer seasonal fruit picking. Aside from the nation’s largest crops of strawberries, you can enjoy picking a variety of other fruits such as cherries, peaches, g…

Water is an important ingredient making up 80 per cent of Sake. Tochigi has abundant clear spring water perfect for Sake, thanks to the range of mountains in the north and its one and only fresh strea…

Since its debut as the nation’s first local line in 1912, the Mooka line has operated daily. Two models of Mooka steam locomotive run on weekends and holidays when many tourists come to see them…

Developed since the19th century for its fine quality and proximity to the big market Tokyo, Masiko-yaki pottery has long been liked for its daily use items such as pots, water jars and teapots. There …

This is a cherry blossom festival held from late March to early April every year. Various events are held in places around Mooka during this period. You can admire the cherry blossoms with cherry blos…

Why not enjoy cycling through the historic town of Mashiko and its natural surroundings? The local railway journey to Mashiko passes through picturesque countryside. On arrival the town of Mashiko of…

Known as the city of steam locomotives, the railway museum “Mooka Raiway SL Kyuroku (96) Kan” is located here in Mooka. The collection includes Japan’s only self-driving 9600 steam l…

This is a sensational event held at the Kinugawa Riverbed Ryokuchi Park in late August, where shakudama (approx 30 cm)  fireworks shells launched into the air seem so close you feel like you coul…

The colorless, clear water of this hot spring is ancient seawater that has been trapped and enclosed 1,500 m underground, and is very popular for its outstanding ability to warm the body and help to r…

Home to a number of top international races including the Moto GP, Twin Ring Motegi also offers a year-round automotive theme park. With minibikes for kids and karts for people of all ages, everyone c…

Michi-no-Eki Mashiko” is a roadside station offering fresh local produce and local products and crafts at the “Mashiko-no-Marche” as well as reasonably-priced lunches with freshly pi…

The Ohata Musha-e (warrior paintings) Museum is housed in a private residence originally built 300 years ago. The exhibition includes Musha-e Nobori banners from the Edo period (1603-1867) as well as …

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…

Mooka Momen Cotton has a long history from Japan’s early modern period to the present day. These hand-woven cotton fabrics are especially fascinating for their unique texture. Pick them up and f…

The Mashiko Pottery Museum exhibits the works of the late Shoji Hamada, a designated National Treasure along with related works and high quality pieces by local artists. The former residence of Shoji …

Kashi-no-Mori Park is an oasis for both children and adults throughout the year and is easily accessible by car. A wide range of events are held in the park in early April when visitors come for the &…

The Leach Pottery established by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada celebrates its centenary in 2020. Also in Mashiko town where Hamada settled after coming back to Japan, we enhance the celebration of th…

The former Kibata elementary school is now open to the public as a traditional village offering a wide range of activities including farming experience, pottery classes and noodle, tofu and Konjac mak…