Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Tochigi Area

  • Nasu Buggy Park
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Yumoto 588
    This buggy activity facility is located in Yumoto, Nasu Town. Visitors six-years-old and older can enjoy activities on the circuit track. There’s also an “Adventure Cruise” where a staff member leads visitors on a ride down a forest road through the vast natural surroundings (you can ride together as well). There are also two-person buggies popular with couples as well as parents and their children.

    ここは私が行きたくてちょいと寄り道です。下の娘を後席に乗せ4WDコースを1周しました。結構迫力ありで面白かったです。年齢制限有です。

  • Karasuyama Washi Kaikan
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nasukarasuyama-shi Chuo 2-6-8
    This workshop makes Karasuyama washi, a type of Japanese washi paper whose history dates back to the Nara period. The workshop's German-inspired building features double-hung and dormer windows. Inside, the facility contains exhibits on the history and production of Karasuyama washi and also sells Karasuyama washi products. A product of the area's abundant natural resources, Karasuyama washi is officially supplied to the Imperial Household Agency to be used for the annual New Year's poetry reading. The workshop's hodomura Karasuyama washi paper is considered one of the best thick washi papers around and has been designated a National Intangible Cultural Property. The workshop's building was originally built as the Karasuyama Hospital in 1923. The building's pseudo-Western-style gabled roof has been designated a Heritage of Modernization by the city.

    栃木県へのドライブ旅行の際、那須烏山市を訪問したので、こちらの「烏山和紙会館」へも行ってみました。 グレーの立派な建物(元は病院だったようです)に入っており、展示内容も良く、ショッピングもできるようになっていました。

  • Tenpyo no Oka Park
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    Tochigi Pref. Shimotsukeshi Kokubunji 993-1
    A park in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture. With the large grounds bringing together a natural forest and cultural facilities, such as a folk museum, this spot blends together nature and history. With some 450 double-flowered cherry trees this park is famous for its blooms and always bustling during the spring. It's also the location of the April Tenpyo Flower Festival and the November Tenpyo Potato Stew Party where they make a stew in the largest pot in the North Kanto region, able to serve almost 3,000 people.
  • Nasu Keiryu Park
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nasu-gun Nasumachi Yumoto 213
    This theme park is located in Yumoto, Nasu Town, Nasu County. Visitors can catch fish such as masu salmon and char with rod and reel or with their bare hands in the grand natural setting of the Nasu Highlands. It is also possible to eat the fish you catch grilled with salt or deep-fried right there on the grounds. Visitors can also enjoy attractions such as go karts and activities such as making herbal soap.

    ヤマメ、イワナが釣れるので、楽しめました。 釣った分だけ食べないといけないのですが(持ち帰りもできますが) 調理代は高いです。 でも、子供が喜んでいるし、日常ではできない体験代と思えばなんのその。 ゴーカートやバンジートランポリンなど釣り以外でも楽しめます。

  • Community Garden Nasu Club
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Hei 1224
    This cafe and camp site is located in Takakuhei, Nasu Town. The spacious grounds feature a freely available camping site where you can experience the grandeur of Nasu’s natural scenery, as well as a cafe that serves drip coffee, handmade cakes, pizza, and more (pets allowed). There’s also porcelain art and other activities available. The site and facilities can be rented for events.

    初めての那須高原旅行の際、ホテルに向かう途中でお茶の為に立ち寄りました。 お店に向かう入口付近が分かりづらく注意が必要です。 奥まった場所にお店の建物があって、広大な庭園、池などが綺麗に整備されていました。 テラス席はワンコ同伴でもOKと言うことで、綺麗な庭園を眺めながら寛げました。 キャンプも出来るようです。 水だしアイスコーヒーを注文、なかなか良いコーヒーの香りもしっかりあって美味しかったです...

  • Ashikaga Museum of Art
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Tori 2-14-7
    This unusual art museum is built into a housing complex. The museum supports the local culture and artistic endeavors of the Ashikaga and Ryomo regions, with works by local artists from both areas on display. Fine art and performing art workshops are held at the museum. There is also a free to view local artist's corner.

    美術館の1階にあるスペース。美術館の無料デーに行きました。猫に関するグッズが多かった。足利らしい織物関連のお土産もありました。100円のしおりはちょっとしたお土産になると思います。

  • Soun Museum of Art
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    3.0
    5 Reviews
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    Tochigi Ashikaga-shi Midoricho 2-3768
    This art museum stands at the southern edge of Ashikaga Park. The museum displays the artwork as well as the personal effects of Tazaki Soun, a Southern School painter who was active in Ashikaga from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period. Known as a late Edo period loyalist painter, Soun studied under artists such as Kanai Ushu and his works have been highly praised outside Japan. Soun was also chosen to be the first Imperial Household Artist, once the highest honor for an artist in Japan, and the museum stores, conserves, and presents his artwork and personal effects. A thatched roof residence believed to have been the home of Soun stands in the museum's garden, and visitors can take in a peaceful atmosphere cut off from the hustle and bustle of the everyday.

    足利公園の中、横にある美術館です。入場にはお金がかかりますが、ちょっと休憩がてらに夜にはいいかもしれません。

  • Kanuma Deai no Mori Park Auto Campsite
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    Tochigi Kanuma-shi Sakenoya 1335-3
  • Nasu Sunlight Golf Club
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nasu-gun Nasumachi Yorii Ota 2525
    This golf course is located in the hills of Nasu Town, Nasu District. It offers three courses and 27 holes making use of the hilly terrain, as well as a golf practice area. Visitors can enjoy playing in the natural setting, beautiful in each season. The golf course also features a restaurant, bathing facilities, and golf shop, as well as an adjoining accommodation lodge and hotel.

    陽光になって時間が経ってから(?)完全中華料理ランチへ。 なぜか自家製キムチもあり、これが美味しい。 本格中華だと万人受けしないのか、昭和の街の中華屋さんメニュー。 どうせ中華なら湖南や四川の本格中華のメニューも出して個性を出して欲しい。 冷麺の細麺は私にはイマイチでした。

  • Mashiko Visitor's Strawberry Farm
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Hanawa 527-6
    The largest visitor’s strawberry farm in northern-Kanto region, this farm houses 111 greenhouses covering an area larger than Tokyo Dome. Supported by the local Japan Agricultural Cooperative farmers, families can enjoy picking strawberries from mid-December through mid-May. All you can eat freshly picked fully ripened large Tochiotome strawberries, known for their sweetness and juiciness, can be enjoyed without any time limit.
  • Akaiwa Paraglider School Utsunomiya
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Kogashimachi 1796-1
    Located along Prefectural Route 70 in Kogashi-machi, Utsunomiya City, this paragliding school offers a lesson course to obtain a license, free flights, a trial flight course for beginners, and a tandem flight course where you can fly with an instructor over a height difference of about 300 m. It takes about one hour from Tokyo. Free lunch is provided for visitors.

    パラグライダー沢山飛んでいました。 どんどん近づいてきます。 AKAIWAパラグライダースクール宇都宮がありました。 そこで、自転車とバラグライダーの話で盛り上がりました。 自転車よりは確かにコストは安いですね。三年に一回買い替えるのでは自転車より高いですね。(^^;

  • Orihime Park
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    Tochigi Ashikaga-shi Tomoecho 3890-17
    A park located in Tomoe-cho, Ashikaga City. The park's 10.5-hectare grounds encompass the Hatagamiyama mountaintop tumulus, and facilities include an observatory, square, and restaurant building. The grounds are planted with cherry trees, Japanese maples, azaleas, and other plants, and visitors can enjoy their seasonal beauty as well as a sweeping view of the Kanto Plain and, in the evening, the city's glittering nightscape.
  • Ogurayama Fishing Pond Teahouse
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Tokorono 2846-3
    A tea house and fishing facility that's recognizable by its charming antique kominka house-like facade. It provides the chance to catch char and rainbow trout raised in the cool, clear water of Nikko. You can grill and eat your catch on the spot. Families and groups including children's group meetings can try catching fish by hand with a reservation. With rental fishing rods and bait available, it's a fun place for both children and adults. You might even get lucky and catch one of the big 60-centimeter fish.

    小さいころから長期休みの時には必ずと言っていいほど来てました。自分が親になり子供ができまた休みを利用して来ています。朝一で行って釣った魚を食べて日光を観光して帰ります。家族6人多い時は50匹ほど釣ったこともあります。餌はいくら、練り餌、虫とありやはり虫の食いつきは良いですがぼーっとしてると虫もいなくなります。私的釣れるスポットは水が出ている付近です。家族連れ友達同士おススメです。魚も美味しいし空気...

  • Kinugawaonsen Auto Camping Ground
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Taki 1053

    The camp site has good facilities, but the view is not that great. Is very close to road so you can here the cars and trucks all night. The ohfuro was comparatively OK. The camping ground is very...

  • Shiobara Green Village
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Shiobara 1230
    This camp ground is in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. Come stay in a cottage and enjoy outdoor leisure activities on their spacious grounds. Along with cottages they have a variety of other lodging options including cabins and log houses, as well as a hot spring and a reservable outdoor bath, perfect for any situation from family trip to group visit. With food and drink available on site as well as rental goods so you don't need to bring anything with you.
  • Santa Hills
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnakagawamachi Miwa 967
    An outdoor lodging facility in Nasu County. Come get your fill of the outdoors with campsites all of which allow campfires and 19 cottages covering 12 different varieties. There's a shop onsite with goods for purchase or rental as well as bathing facilities available for rental as well. There's also a Christmas goods shop and Gallery cafe.
  • The Nasukogen based farm Ichigo no Mori
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Kou 4588-10
    This tourist fruit farm is adjacent to Okashinoshiro Nasu Heartland. There, visitors can eat all the Tochiotome and Skyberry strawberries grown with Nasu's natural water they can pick in 30 minutes. Many tourists stop by while visiting at Okashinoshiro. The farm, which prioritizes visitors with reservations, is open from around December to around May each year.
  • Heike-no-sato
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Yunishigawa 1042
    This is a historical theme park located in the Yunishigawa Onsen area of Nikko City, and is a recreated folk village to show the community lifestyle of the Heike’s ochiudo (defeated Heike people). Inside, the park is divided up into thatched-roof homes relocated from other areas, displays about folk-cultural properties such as tools with bamboo ladles as well as the genealogy and armor of the Heike, and places to purchase sweets and souvenirs. “Tochi mochi” and “oshiruko” are popular sweets featuring the Heike ochiudo flavors. During the “Heike Big Festival” in June, a procession of historical figures which look as though they were in a Heike picture scroll parade down a distance of nearly two kilometers.
  • Onuma Park
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Yumotoshiobara
    About 40 minutes by car from JR Nasushiobara Station. This nature-filled park features a forest rich with horse chestnut and Mongolian oak trees, which was chosen for “Japan’s Top 100 Forests.” Lots of grasses and flowers here too, like peat moss and Ezo loosestrife. You’ll even find the country’s smallest dragonfly (Nannophya pygmaea) and other unique fauna and flora amid such rich nature. Pathways and restrooms ensure that everyone has a pleasant visit.
  • Nasu Fishland
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Itamuro 46
    A great spot for casual fishing surrounded by nature and the rapids. There are lots of fishing areas—a rainbow trout area for beginners, a charr and trout area in the groves, etc. Grill up the fish you caught for a nice treat on the spot. Fishing gear available for rent. Facilities include lodgings, a day spa, and barbeque pits.

Tochigi Areas

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Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.

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