| Tochigi (prefecture) (栃 木(ja)) | |
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| Country |  Japan |
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| Region | Kantō |
| Regional capital | Utsunomiya |
| Area | 6 408,28 km² |
| Population | 1 927 754 hab. () |
| Density | 300,82 inhab./km² |
| Spindle | UTC 09:00, Japan Standard Time |
| Location | |
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Tochigi (栃 木) is a prefecture japanese, located in the region of Kantō, on the main island of Honshū from Japan.
It is a rural region of Japan notable for its hot springs, mountains, and many hikes. Tochigi is on the northern lines of the Shinkansen and Tōhoku Expressway. Ustunomiya is the largest city.
Cities
- 1 Utsunomiya (宇 都 宮) – The capital of the prefecture, known for its "gyoza" (Japanese dumplings) and jazz.
- 2 Ashikaga (足 利) – Hosts the oldest school in Japan.
- 3 Tochigi (栃 木)
- 4 Sano (佐野) – Shopping, noodles and a temple that protects people in their unlucky years (yakudoshi).
- 5 Kanuma (鹿 沼)
- 6 Nikko (日光) – UNESCO heritage for its temples and national parks. Since Tokyo, it is possible to visit the first ones on a (long) day.
- 7 Nasushiobara (那 須 塩 原) – A Shinkansen station and the gateway to the tourist destinations of Nasu and Shiobara.
- 8 Kinugawa onsen (鬼怒川 温泉) – A mushroom town specializing in hot springs.
- 9 Mashiko (益 子) – Small town with a big pottery festival.
- 10 Mooka (真 岡)
- 11 Oyama (小山) – An important place for train connections.
Other destinations
- 1 Nikko National Park (日光 国立 公園, Nikkō kokuritsu kōen)
- 2 Oze national park (尾 瀬 国立 公園 Oze Kokuritsu Kōen) – The largest mountain swamp on the main island of Honshū.
- 3 Kirifuri Plateau (霧 降 高原, Kirifuri-kōgen)
- Nikkō Yumoto onsen (日光 湯 元 温泉)
To go
By train
- The Shinkansen Tohoku through Oyama, Utsunomiya and Nasushiobara on his way to the Tohoku North.
- The private line Tōbu starting from Asakusa To Tokyo offers a cheaper alternative to get to Kinugawa and Nikko.
Circulate
To see
The temples of Nikko are undoubtedly the star attractions of Tochigi.
Nasu is a popular tourist destination. It has hot springs, restaurants, shops, themed attractions and a great hike to the top of Mt Nasu. You can ski here in winter. The emperor has a house here which was recently opened to the public.
Do
Those who with energy to spare can make Trek and skiing ski in the mountains. Those who do not have one can recharge their batteries in the many hot Springs.
You can do this fromhorse riding. You can ride in large expanses, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the clean air.
To speak
To buy
Eat
- Kanpyō (干 瓢) – It is a well-known Tochigi product, made from a calabash called yūgao (夕顔, literally "the face of the evening"). This is cut into thin slices and dried, which should be soaked in water before use. The end product is most often used as a garnish in sushi rolls. Tochigi produces 90% of Japan's Kanpyō.
- Strawberries – Tochigi is also the largest Japanese producer of strawberries.
- Gyōza (餃子) – Utsunomiya is famous for its gyōza. These are dumplings with a variety of ingredients, most often garlic and pork. There are many establishments with tasty gyōza in Utsunomiya. You can taste not only yaki-gyōza (grilled in a pan) but also age-gyōza (fried) and sui-gyōza (steamed). Tochigi is the prefecture that consumes the most gyōza in Japan.
- Tochigi wagyū – It is a Japanese breed of beef. It is an expensive, fatty marbled beef that can be served as (among other things) steak, hamburger or thinly cut for sukiyaki or shabu-shabu dishes. It is well appreciated by the locals.
- Soba and udon – Soba are noodles made from buckwheat and other grains. Handmade soba or udon (thick wheat flour noodles) are served in soup bowls with local vegetables and meats, or separately with a sauce on the side to dip them in. You can suck them up loudly as is done in Japan!
