Recommended Winter Travel Spots: Tochigi Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Tochigi area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya
2018 Takaragihoncho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi
Open Weekdays 9:00-17:00 Weekends 9:00-20:00
Closed December 30, 2026-January 3, 2027
This meticulously maintained bamboo grove, the largest in Japan by area, is a rare sight even within the country. It has been chosen as a filming location for movies and commercials, and on weekend evenings, visitors can enjoy the magical scenery created by bamboo lanterns.
607 Hasama, Ashikaga, Tochigi
Open Daytime 10:00-15:00 Weekdays 15:30-20:30 Weekends 15:30-21:00
Closed Dec 31, 2026 and the third Wednesday and Thursday of February 2027
Ashikaga Flower Park is the only destination in Japan chosen as the top 10 dreamy destination in the world by CNN. You can't miss their winter illuminations.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi
252 Kibata, Motegi, Haga District, Tochigi
Open 9:00-17:00
This facility allows visitors to experience the Showa period by utilizing a closed wooden school building. It is also designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property and sells Mashiko pottery and other ceramics.
3200 Fukasawa, Motegi, Haga District, Tochigi
Open 9:00-16:00 (Last admission 15:30)
You can enjoy unlimited strawberry picking from late November to May. In addition to the popular Tochiotome variety, Tochiaiika, known for its rich sweetness and heart-shaped cross section, is also very popular.
367 Oume, Motegi, Haga District, Tochigi
Open Weekdays 11:00-14:00 Weekends 11:00-15:00 Closed Tuesday
You can enjoy Japanese Traditional Kenchin Soup dish with local winter vegetables such as Daikon (Japanese radish) and Taro.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko
Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Snow House Festival
Event Location: Heike Village, Sawaguchi Riverside Area, and Yunishigawa Onsen Town
Period Jan 30 to Mar 1, 2027 Open 9:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:45)
This enchanting winter event takes place in Yunishigawa, a town historically associated with the Heike clan. Throughout the event period, three venues offer breathtaking sights, including rows of illuminated miniature kamakura lining the river and snow-covered thatched-roof houses creating a fairytale-like atmosphere. The magical kamakura illuminations are available only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the event.
1550-73 Tokorono, Nikko, Tochigi
Open 9:30-18:00 Closed Thursday
Discover winter adventures in Nikko, from frozen waterfall trekking to snowshoe hiking through beautiful snowy landscapes.