Tochigi

Tochigi Prefecture spans 6,408 square kilometers of land between mountain ranges and plains, featuring diverse landscapes from the Kanto Plain to Mount Yamizo.

The region transformed from Shimotsuke Province to Tochigi Prefecture during the Meiji Period, with its administrative center moving from Tochigi City to Utsunomiya in 1884.

The Ashikaga Gakko, established in the 15th century in Tochigi Prefecture, holds the distinction of being Japan's first institution of higher education.

The prefecture connects to major cities through the Shinkansen railway system at Nasushiobara station, offering direct access to multiple transportation networks.

Tochigi's industrial sector includes the Kiyohara Industrial Complex, which stands as one of Japan's largest inland manufacturing zones.

Location: Tochigi Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Website: https://www.city.tochigi.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Oyama, Shimotsuke, Kanuma, Sano, Mibu, Nogi, Koga, Kazo, Itakura

Website: https://city.tochigi.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.38244,139.73414

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15