Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended Day Trip Drive Model Course
This time Tochigi tourism in Ashikaga/Sano Special feature!
Full of nature, history, and famous gourmet spots
Ashikaga/Sano area
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Day trip x Tochigi sightseeing drive model course by car
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table of contents
- 1 Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended Model Course Map & Route
- 2 Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended model course: Watarase Yusuichi x Hot air balloon experience
- 3 Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Historic Ashikaga School
- 4 Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ashikaga Clan House (Ban'a Temple)
- 5 Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ginkama
- 6 Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ashikaga Flower Park
- 7 Tochigi tourist spots Recommended model course: Sano Yakuyoke Daishi
- 8 Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Sano Premium Outlets
- 9 Let's go to tourist spots in Tochigi!
- 10 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended Model Course Map & Route
Tochigi
The starting point of the sightseeing drive model course is
Located on the city center side of Tochigi.
Watarase Yusuichi Pond
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After that, use the car to go to Tochigi's sightseeing spots.
Ashikaga/Sano area
Enjoy the great nature and local specialties of Japan.
Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended model course: Watarase Yusuichi x Hot air balloon experience
" Watarase Yusuichi "teeth, The largest water pond in Japan, located in the southeastern part of the Sano area, spanning the four prefectures of Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, and Ibaraki. is.
The huge grounds, approximately 33 square kilometers in area, are surrounded by lush greenery centered around the heart-shaped lake "Lake Yanaka." windsurfing , canoe , fishing You can enjoy leisure activities that take advantage of the rich water sources.
Watarase Reservoir, which is also a vast wetland,
A spot rich in nature where about 1,000 types of plants grow in clusters
It is also famous as
If you visit from March to November every year, you will be able to observe many extremely rare flowers and plants, including endangered and near-threatened plants.
In addition, the area around the reservoir, which has a rich water source and extensive greenery, is home to many wild birds that prey on the insects and fish that live there.
The birds that live here range from birds of prey belonging to the hawk, falcon, and owl families to graceful water birds such as the heron and anseri families.
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Look for beautiful wild birds bird watching It's also a perfect spot! Why not look for rare wild birds while strolling around the vast pond?
Address: Fujioka, Fujioka-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
There are no obstructions such as tall buildings around the Watase River, which flows into the Watarase Reservoir. A hot air balloon experience tour where you can enjoy the scenery of the Kanto Plain with a clear view etc. are popular!
Please come and join us before or after taking a walk around Watarase Yusui Pond!
Recommended experiences and plans around Watarase River
SALE! [Tochigi/Watarase] Spectacular flight! Hot air balloon free flight experience
Accessible in 90 minutes from the metropolitan area! This area is located on the border of Tochigi, Ibaraki, Gunma, and Saitama prefectures, and is home to the Watarase Reservoir, which was registered under the Ramsar Convention in 2012. It is one of Japan's leading sky sports meccas, and you can take a flight in a hot air balloon all year round. Boasting a vast area, you can enjoy magnificent scenery that is hard to believe that you are in Japan. ply
Here is the appeal of the hot air balloon flight experience at PUKAPUKA! ◆We will explain the history and mechanism of hot air balloons, and you will experience assembling, launching, and retrieving them after landing! Hot air balloons are the first vehicles to fly in the sky! Our staff will carefully explain the little-known history and mechanism of hot air balloons.
Sightseeing flights in large balloons are a very popular sightseeing activity in various parts of the world, such as Cappadocia in Turkey, Melbourne in Australia, and safaris in Africa. Japan's first large-scale hot air balloon sightseeing flight authorized by the Japan Hot Air Balloon Business Association has begun. As a pioneer in this area, our company has established the Watarase Reservoir, a Ramsar-registered wetland in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Historic Ashikaga School
About 45 minutes by car from Watarase Yusuichi.
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Historic Ashikaga School (Shiseki Ashikaga School)
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Historic site of Ashikaga School, a graduate school that once existed in the same area
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Ashikaga school is
oldest school in the country
A historically important spot in Japan!
There are various theories about when it was founded, including the Nara, Heian, and Kamakura periods, but it is not certain. But at least
It is said that Norizane Uesugi, Kanto Kanrei, worked hard to revive the school system that existed during the Muromachi period and was in decline at the time.
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The collection of books published during China's Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), donated by Norizane Uesugi, is now designated as a national treasure.
Ashikaga School continued to serve as a place of learning until modern times, and was closed in 1872 (Meiji 5). . The ruins were designated as a national historic site in 1921 (Taisho 10). .
The current historical site, Ashikaga School, was built during the Edo period. Confucius Temple "・" School gate It is made up of buildings with historical value, such as '', and buildings that have been restored from the Meiji period to recent years to model their appearance from the Edo period.
If you take a walk around the premises, where there is a calm atmosphere, you can feel the atmosphere of Ashikaga School in the past, where many students studied there!
Enjoy the scenery full of Japanese atmosphere at Japan's oldest learning place.
Address: 2338 Shohei-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
Around the historical site Ashikaga School,
Tochigi
Perfect for memories of sightseeing
Manufacturing experience
is popular.
Please try participating before or after visiting the historic Ashikaga School!
Recommended experiences and plans around the historic Ashikaga School
[Tochigi / Ashikaga] OK from 9 years old! Experience making dragonfly balls with a burner ☆
OK from 9 years old! This is an experience of making handmade dragon beads using a burner.
Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ashikaga Clan House (Ban'a Temple)
About 5 minutes by car from the historic Ashikaga School.
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Ashikaga Clan House/Bannaji Temple
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An old temple that remains on the ruins of a castle built by Yoshikane Ashikaga, who ruled the Ashikaga area.
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Ban'a-ji Temple was founded in 1196 (Kenkyu 7) in the early Kamakura period.
It was built as a family temple within the Ashikaga clan's castle at the time.
The temple grounds are nearly square, with gates, earthworks, and moats remaining on all sides, allowing you to feel the remains of a samurai residence from the Kamakura period. .
Although it does not have the castle tower seen in castles from the Sengoku period, it was a fairly large-scale residence for a samurai residence where the feudal lord of the time lived, and in modern times One of Japan's 100 famous castles It is also counted as
Also, in the precincts of Ban'a-ji Temple, Nationally designated important cultural property “ Issaikyodo ”, which was rebuilt by Yoshiteru Ashikaga, the 13th shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate Romon (romon) Many historic buildings remain, including .
Among them, it was rebuilt in 1299 (Shoan 1) and is designated as a national treasure. Main hall ” is a must-see!
In addition to visiting the historic old temple, let's take a walk around the ruins of a samurai residence where you can feel the atmosphere of the early Kamakura period. .
Address: 2220 Ietomi-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ginkama
Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ashikaga Clan Museum (Ban'a Temple).
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Gingama
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A restaurant that mainly serves kamameshi and Japanese food.
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The store was founded in 1926 (Showa 1)!
It is a long-established store that has been in business for nearly 100 years.
Ginkama's specialty is
The Kamameshi menu has been preserving tradition since its founding!
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Gomoku Kamameshi
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Torigamameshi
”, seafood-based kamameshi such as shrimp and scallops, and luxurious kamameshi made with crab and eel.
We have a rich repertoire of kamameshi menus!
Depending on the season, we also offer seasonal kamameshi made with plenty of seasonal ingredients such as bamboo shoots, sea bream, matsutake mushrooms, and oysters, so be sure to check when ordering!
Choose the item you're interested in and fill your stomach with a glass of history.
Address: 2-2627 Dori, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Ashikaga Flower Park
About 20 minutes by car from Ginkama.
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Ashikaga Flower Park
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A natural park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers in multiple gardens.
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Inside the park, there are impressive flower views, including a huge wisteria tree that is over 160 years old, numerous wisteria trellises where you can enjoy a colorful landscape, and a rose garden with 2,500 roses in full bloom.
The beautiful scenery has been praised, and in 2014 (Heisei 26) it was featured on the American news channel. The only country in Japan to be selected as one of the ``10 dream travel destinations around the world in 2014'' selected by CNN travel staff. It is attracting attention from all over the world!
Also, at Ashikaga Flower Park, from October to February of the following year, the trees in the park are decorated with millions of lights. illumination " light flower garden ” is held and is popular nationwide.
The gorgeous illuminations that utilize wisteria trellises and the illuminations that make use of colorful flowers create a magical landscape that is unique. .
At the Illumination Awards held every year in Japan, National ranking in illumination category 1st place for 7 consecutive years since 2016 (Heisei 28) monopolize the Japan's 3 major illuminations Also selected It has been done!
Address: 607 Sakomacho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi tourist spots Recommended model course: Sano Yakuyoke Daishi
About 15 minutes by car from Ashikaga Flower Park.
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Sano Yakuyoke Daishi
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Kanto
Now, let's take a look at a spot that is famous for warding off evil spirits and seen in TV commercials during the year-end and New Year holidays!
The official name is Kasuga Okayama Tenhorin-in Soshukanji, and it is a Tendai sect temple founded by the Heian period monk Saicho.
Founded in 944 (Tenkei 7), the middle of the Heian period.
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It was originally located near the current Sano Castle ruins (Shiroyama Park), but it is said to have been moved to its current location around 1600 (Keicho era).
It is a representative temple in the Kanto region that enshrines Ganzan Daishi, known as the founder of the Tendai sect. Gunma ・ Maebashi of" Aoyagi Daishi (Ryuzoji Temple) ”, Saitama ・ Kawagoe of" Kawagoe Daishi (Kitain) ” and “ Kanto Three Great Masters ” is counted as .
Speaking of the benefits of Sano Yakuyoke Daishi, it is
amulet
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Prayers are accepted throughout the year, regardless of the season, so you can ward off evil spirits while visiting Tochigi.
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Please check your bad year in advance and if applicable, have it thoroughly exorcised!
Address: 2233 Kasuga Okayama, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi tourist attractions Recommended model course: Sano Premium Outlets
About 10 minutes by car from Sano Yakuyoke Daishi.
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Sano Premium Outlets
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An outlet mall located in the southern part of Sano City
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Approximately 180 popular international and domestic brand shops are open at all times within the facility, which has a stylish landscape inspired by America's East Coast.
Enjoy great shopping while strolling through the exotic streets
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There are also plenty of gourmet spots such as ramen, hamburgers, and Italian food to fill your stomach while shopping, as well as cafes and sweets spots that serve bagels and gelato!
Why not look for some bargains along the way on the Tochigi sightseeing drive model course?
Address: 2058 Echinacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Let's go to tourist spots in Tochigi!
This time, Tochigi sightseeing one-day drive model course We have featured.
Ashikaga/Sano area There are many leisure spots and sightseeing spots blessed with rich nature.
Please refer to this special feature and visit Tochigi's sightseeing spots next weekend!
*The content of this article is current as of June 2025.
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