Tochigi
Tochigi city in Japan's northern Kantō region is known for its well-preserved streetscape of kura — traditional Japanese storehouses — that survived World War II intact, earning it comparisons to Edo-period towns and the nickname "Little Kyoto of Kantō." The walkable centre retains historical temples, traditional shops, and storehouse architecture, while the southern part of the city borders the Watarase Yusuichi wetlands, a Ramsar Convention-designated site. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
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- Population159,056
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Nearest airports
Tochigi: quick answers
Where is Tochigi?
Tochigi is in Tochigi City, Japan, about 59 km36 miles in a straight line from Saitama.
How do you get to Tochigi?
The nearest airport is Omitama (IBR), about 1 hr 20 min away by road. The nearest train station is 小山, about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tochigi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is July, with about 249 mm9.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tochigi?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 34 restaurants, 11 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Tochigi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kawagoe, Koga and Tsurugashima. Tochigi is listed among the day trips from Tokyo.