POST-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
Excursions
Northeastern Area Course and Enjoying the Bounty of the Naka River
Visit the northeastern area of Tochigi Prefecture, which is full of hidden gems!
Nasukarasuyama City and Nakagawa Town are located in the northeastern area of Tochigi Prefecture. Naka River, a clear stream running through the area, is known for ayu (sweetfish). Enjoy a tour of the river, surrounding forest, hot springs, museums, and shrines that all come together to create a lively atmosphere.
Check Point
●The Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art, designed in the image of the woodblock print "Evening Squall at Shono" from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series, should not be missed. The architect is Kengo Kuma, who also designed Japan's National Stadium in Tokyo.
●The torii gate at the Torinoko Sansho Shrine straddles the border between Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefecture.
●The Naka River, along with the Shimanto River in Kochi, is famous for ayu (sweetfish) swimming upstream.
Course Itinerary
8:30 Depart JR Utsunomiya Station
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9:30 Arrive at Ryumon Falls
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10:15 Depart Ryumon Falls
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10:45 Visit Nakagawa Town and the Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art
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12:00 Depart Nakagawa Town
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12:15 Lunch at Gozeniwa Bussan Center
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13:30 Depart Gozeniwa Bussan Center
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14:00 Visit Torinoko Sansho Shrine
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15:15 Depart Torinoko Sansho Shrine
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15:45 Shopping at Hayashiya Fish Shop
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16:30 Depart Hayashiya Fish Shop
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17:40 Arrive at JR Utsunomiya Station
Basic Information
- Course Period
- Year-round
- Time Required
- One Day
- Number of Participants
- Contact Us
- Participation Fee
- Contact Us
- Contact Information
- Utsunomiya Convention & Visitors Bureau (Weekdays 8:30-17:15)
TEL：028-632-2445
