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Sights in Otawara, Tochigi
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Kurobane Castle Ruins Park
Ruins of Kurobane Castle, built in 1576, preserved as a park with seasonal flowers.
Ozeki Nagomu Memorial
A monument on Ojuku Kaido to Meiji Nightingale Ozeki Nagomu, daughter of a Kurobane domain elder.
Trump Bakery
A bakery on the Sabo Shiroyama grounds in Otawara, using Tochigi flour and local ingredients.
Hitsuji Coffee Daioji Temple Shop
A cafe at thatched-roof Daioji Temple, a national tangible cultural property in Otawara.
Hikari no Cafe Hachisuko Coffee Shop
A renovated former-school cafe serving specialty coffee and lunches rich in local vegetables.
Otawara Onsen Hotel Ryujoen
A beautiful-skin spring hotel overlooking Otawara Castle site, serving in-room seasonal kaiseki.
Komaruyama Horinji Temple
Attributed to Jikaku Daishi, it holds Japan's largest wooden tengu mask.
Kurobane Sightseeing Fish Weir
A summer Naka River fish weir serving charcoal-grilled ayu and ayu kamameshi.
Menya Sachinotori
Ramen shop serving rich chicken paitan and light Chinese-style noodle soups.
Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park
Tochigi's only aquarium, focused on freshwater fish, displaying 330 species from rivers to the sea.
Yoichi Handmade Miso Class
Visitors mix boiled soybeans, salt, and koji to prepare their own miso.
Kurosawa Motors / Taki Tourism
Charter sightseeing buses from stations and hotels to northern Tochigi spots.
Nasu Kurobane Golf Club
An 18-hole woodland course laid out with views of the Nasu mountains.
Yashiro Main Store
Shop selling traditional koji and miso from a 150-year koji tradition.
Daioji Temple
A 600-year-old Soto Zen temple with thatched Important Cultural Property buildings and zazen.
Otawara City Tourism Exchange Center
Provides Otawara tourism information and sells local specialties and Yoichi goods.
Otawara City Kurobane Basho Museum
Museum displaying Basho materials and records of the Ozeki family of Kurobane.
Hoshidaya Liquor Store
A Kurobane liquor shop founded in 1921, selling local Otawara sake.
Fuji Peony Garden
A Yuzukami garden blooming with 10,000 peonies in 250 varieties, plus azaleas and rhododendrons.
Otawara City Nasu Fudoki-no-Oka Yuzukami Museum
Exhibits ancient Nasu ruins, centered on Samuraizuka Burial Mound and national treasure Nasu Kokuzo Monument.
Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park Water Plaza
A free summer plaza where children can safely enjoy water play.
Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park Fishing Pond
Beginners can fish crucian carp, dace, and maybe catfish without bringing their own gear.
Abe Koji Shop
Founded in 1909, this fourth-generation shop makes koji and miso by traditional methods.
Nasu Kokuzo Stele
The oldest of Japan's Three Ancient Steles, a National Treasure kept at Kasaishi Shrine.
Oryu Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant serving dishes that use Tochigi Mitaka chili peppers.
Okashige
Specialties over four years are beef stew, katsudon, omelet beef, and steak.
Okan Bowl
A child-friendly bowling alley for families and friends.
Mushinan Bamboo Craft Shop
Gallery shop selling local bamboo crafts, tea utensils, and Living National Treasure works.
Haruchon Ramen Harukko
Ramen and fried chicken using Tochigi Mitaka chili, with four heat levels.
Otawara City Fureai no Oka Nature Observation Center
Nature center with exhibits, live beetles year-round, and a local woodland diorama.
Otawara City Fureai no Oka Astronomy Hall
Astronomy hall with a 65-centimeter telescope and planetarium viewing.
Hana Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant known for spicy ramen using Tochigi Mitaka chili and seasonal vegetables.
Nasunogahara Country Club
An 18-hole course with wide fairways, fast greens, and an on-site hot-spring hotel.
Nasu Yoichi Heritage Museum
Museum on Nasu no Yoichi with robot shows, archives, and a bamboo gallery.
Kamakura
A long-established soba restaurant now run by its sixth-generation owner.
Isogami Mountain Cherry
Estimated at over 300 years, this 17-meter mountain cherry spreads like an umbrella.
Swans of Hadenuma Marsh
Many swans arrive from late October and rest here until the following March.
Tamamo Inari Shrine
The shrine is famous for the nine-tailed fox legend of Tamamo-no-Mae.
Mount Oteyama
On clear days this 512.9-meter peak offers views of Mount Tsukuba and Mount Fuji.
Samuraizuka Burial Mounds
Called Japan's most beautiful burial mounds, these two tombs were first academically excavated in 1692.
Saikyoji Temple
Jodo Shinshu temple founded in 1869, with a monument inscribed with Sora's poem.
Shiroyama Teahouse
A Shinshu oyaki shop near Kurobane Castle Ruins Park, pleasant for walks in flower season.
Nasu Shrine
Associated with Nasu no Yoichi, it holds mounted archery at its annual grand festival.
Yuzukami Restaurant
At Nakagawa Aquatic Park, handmade Otawara soba with vegetable tempura is the favorite.
Ryujo Park (Otawara Castle Ruins)
Spring brings 300 Somei-Yoshino cherries at former Otawara Castle, built in 1545.
Weeping Cherry at Ryunenji Temple
An elegant weeping cherry in Ryunenji's garden, said to descend from the Saigyo cherry.
Hotel Kagetsu
A 130-year-old inn in castle-town Kurobane, overlooking the Nasu mountains and Naka River.
Otawara City General Exchange Terminal Kurobane Onsen Goho no Yu
An alkaline simple spring named for views of five peaks, smooth and popular with women.
Hotel Tamano
A business hotel five minutes on foot from JR Nozaki Station, for business or sightseeing.
Hotel Aoki
An inn serving seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, with a fully free-flowing hot spring.