Located in the Kanto region of the island of Honshu, the Tochigi prefecture is a rural part of Japan, known for its historic buildings, shrines, ceramic fairs, art galleries, rivers and hot springs. Tochigi is surrounded by mountains and national parks, making it an ideal destination for walking in the summer months and skiing in the winter. The area’s star attraction is undoubtedly the Nikko National Park. This vast expanse of pristine wilderness features the volcanic Mount Nantai, the picturesque Lake Chūzenji, and the impressive Kegon Falls lying at the lake’s east end. Other popular attractions include the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine and the Edo Wonderland theme park where you can experience what life was like during the fascinating Edo period.