9 Things to Do in Tochigi in Summer
Nasu Animal Kingdom
Enjoy exciting performances by animals, and pet alpacas and capybaras.
Access: From JR Kuroiso Station, take a bus for 35 min. and then a taxi for 20 min.
Nasu Heisei-no-Mori Forest
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Explore the wild nature of this rich forest. Various nature programs are also available.
Access: Take a bus for 35 min. and then a taxi for 20 min. from JR Kuroiso Station.
Hunter Mountain Shiobara
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This is a popular ski and snowboard resort where 4 million lilies bloom in summer.
Access: 60 min. by taxi from JR Nasushiobara Station.
Amphibious Bus
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Take an amphibious bus tour of a dam facility to enjoy a unique view from the dam lake.
Access: 1 min. walk from Yunishigawa Onsen Station on the Yagan Railway.
Kinugawa River Boat Ride
This exciting boat ride lets you enjoy scenic beauty that changes from season to season.
Access: 5 min. walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Line.
Senjogahara
Stroll through this vast marshland with many species of plants and wild birds.
Access: 60 min. by bus from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station on the Tobu Line.
Natural Shaved Ice
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This treat melts gently in your mouth, made using rare natural ice produced by just five makers in Japan.
Access: 5 min. from Shimo-Imaichi Station on the Tobu Line, others.
Karasuyama Yama-age Festival
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This is Japan's largest-scale open-air kabuki, boasting more than 450 years of history. It is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Access: 10 min. walk from JR Karasuyama Station.
Oya History Museum
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Reminiscent of a huge temple, this space 30 meters underground is a sight to see. With a temperature as low as 8 degrees Celsius in the summer, the museum is the best place for relief from the heat.
Access: 30 min. by bus from JR Utsunomiya Station.