Tochigi Prefecture

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Tochigi Prefecture, Administrative prefecture in Kanto region, Japan

The prefecture encompasses mountains reaching 2,000 meters in the north and transitions into expansive plains toward the southern region.

The area transformed from Shimotsuke Province during the Meiji Restoration and contains the Ashikaga Gakko, Japan's first institution of higher education.

The Nikko Toshogu shrine complex, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, displays intricate architectural elements from the Edo period.

Utsunomiya, the capital city, connects to Tokyo through the Tohoku Shinkansen line, with travel times of approximately one hour.

The prefecture leads Japan's strawberry production and maintains numerous hot spring resorts in the Nasu and Kinugawa regions.

Location: Japan

Capital city: Utsunomiya

Shares border with: Ibaraki Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture

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

GPS coordinates: 36.56556,139.88353

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46

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