Japan Golf Guide 2026
Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls
Gourmet
STRAWBERRIES
With fertile soils, clean water, and an ideal climate, Tochigi is Japan’ s number-one producer of strawberries— truly the Kingdom of Strawberries. The prefecture is also home to Japan’ s only dedicated Strawberry Research Institute, where new varieties and cultivation techniques are continually developed.
SAKE
The key ingredient of Japanese sake is fresh spring water, and Tochigi is blessed with pure spring water flowing from the northern mountains. Skilled brewers across the prefecture produce distinctive sake varieties, and many breweries offer tastings and tours.( Pictured above: Katayama Sake Brewery)
TOCHIGI WAGYU BEEF
Tochigi Wagyu is raised with great care by certified producers, and only the highestgraded beef— A4 or B4 and above, with superb marbling— earns the name. It has won top prizes at national competitions and is praised for its luxurious flavor.
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ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK
A garden where the beauty of flowers and trees expresses all four seasons in spectacular form. From autumn to winter, the popular“ Garden of Illuminated Flowers” ranks among Japan’ s three largest illumination events, drawing over one million visitors annually.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Tochigi offers a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year: Summer enjoy rafting and other water adventures, Golf or cycling through lush green landscapes. Winter in the north of Tochigi enjoy skiing and a variety of snow activities.
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