Park / Green Space Spots in Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area

  • Nikko National Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi prefecture, Fukushima prefecture, Gunma prefecture
    Established in December 1934 this is one of the first national parks in the country. It is home to many mountains such as Mt. Shirane, the highest mountain in the northern Kanto region, Mt. Nantai famous as a place of mountain worship, the active volcano Mt. Nasudake, the scenic landscapes of historic buildings and the majestic valley of the Kinugawa River basin are spectacular. Many tourists and mountain climbers visit when the autumn leaves change colors every year. There are several visitor centers and museums in the area which exhibits the ecosystems, nature and organisms of Nikko National Park, offers guided tours (some at a fee), and offers a snowshoe rental service during snow season (for a fee).
  • Suginamiki Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Segawa
    This park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture was built in order to protect Nikko Road Cedar Path, famous for being the world's longest path. The park also features a water wheel once used to make Japanese cedar incense sticks as well as the Old Ezure Family House, a historically valuable building and cultural heritage that was relocated to the park. The park is visited many tourists, especially during the fall foliage season.
  • Otaki Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Taki 858
    This park is located halfway along the Otaki River Walkway (Otaki Kasen Yuhodo) which runs for about one kilometer between Kinuiwa-bashi Bridge and Kamitaki Kasen Park on the upper reaches of the Kinugawa River. It's a good place to enjoy a walk-through nature as the cool river flows by. On clear days, the Mt. Keicho peaks are visible in the distance. The thundering waterfall is visible from the park's viewing platform. Since the park is close to the hot spring district, many visitors stop by while out for a walk after their bath.
  • Kamitaki Kasen Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Taki
    A park along the Otaki River Walkway that extends about one kilometer starting from Kinuiwa-bashi Bridge. It has a drive-in campground with a day-use hot spring on the Kinugawa River just before the Ryuokyo Line toll booth. From the walkway you can go down to the rocky area along the river where you can observe fish and small insects, making it a great place for children to get in touch with nature. Many visitors enjoy viewing the pale blossoms of the weeping cherry trees in spring along with a visit to the baths. You can get a great view of Otaki Waterfall from downstream.
  • Takimi Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Taki 857-9
    A park located in central Kinugawa Onsen. There is an observation area and a suspension bridge to the back of the large parking lot. The elegant, swaying suspension bridge is called Takimi-bashi Bridge and has a view of the lovely Kinugawa Ravine with its hotel district and many trees that are especially beautiful in autumn when they turn colors. While the bridge adds to the old-fashioned hot spring town atmosphere, note that only 10 people are allowed on it at a time.
  • Kawaji Fureai Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kawaji Onsen Takahara 45
    A park located in central Kawaji Onsen, which has been a popular hot spring resort since olden times. Located on a national road about a 15-minute walk from Kawaji Yumoto Station, it has two foot baths. A ceramic statue of the resort's mascot Kawajii welcomes visitors to the popular relaxation spot for locals and tourists alike. It draws from the same alkaline simple source as the surrounding hot spring hotels. The water feels soft on the skin and is thought to help alleviate nerve pain and various injuries. Lots of tourists stop in to relax their tired legs after trekking or strolling around the hot spring town.
  • Nikko Dai Ya Kawa Park
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    21 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Segawa 844

    観光の帰りに必ず寄ります。公園があり子どもたちはそこで遊び、その間に産直で地元野菜やお米を買います。お惣菜も売っているので、外の椅子で日向ぼっこをしながら子どもたちと昼食をとったりできます。 公園の敷地はとても広大で、アスレチックやパターゴルフなどがあり1日過ごせます。飲食できるお店が少ないのが難点。

  • Maruyama Park
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    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Senoo 1640-22

    夏の期間だけオープンしているプールに行ってきました。大人は満足しないと思いますが、子供(小学生位まで)にとっては楽しい場所だったようです。理由はあまり混雑しておらず、スライダーに何度も乗れることが良かったようです。また、人が少ない分、親にとっては子供と一緒にプールに入らなくても目が届くのも良かったです。プールとしての規模感は小さいですが、大き目のプールで浮輪を使っても遊べます。但し、水が冷たく感じ...

  • Municipal Kinugawa Park Iwa Furo
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Fujihara 19
  • Ogura Yama Shinrinkoen
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Tokorono 2848
  • Kinugawa Cemetery
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Ohara
  • Former Nikko City Office Memorial Park
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Nakahatsuishimachi
  • Ginzan Daira Park
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    Tochigi Nikko-shi Ashiomachi
  • Nikko Ashio Chuo Ground
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Ashiomachi Nakasai
  • Nikko Kinugawa Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Fujihara
  • Imaichi Sports Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi 1659-131
  • Oyagawa Green Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Imaichi
  • Toyooka Sports Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Okuwamachi
  • Nikko Fujihara Sports Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Ohara
  • Nikko Kinugawa Leisure Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tochigi Nikko-shi Kinugawaonsen Ohara 35

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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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