5D4N Route: Sightseeing Spots in Tochigi

The largest colony of Goyo Tsutsuji azaleas in Japan. The best time to see the flowers is from mid-May to early June, and you can enjoy the pure white flowers from both the promenade and the gondola.

It was used as a resting place for the imperial family for generations, and became a memorial park in 2000. It is a valuable set of architecture with a historic architectural style and was designated as an important national cultural property in 2003.

It is one of the highest lake in Japan, with an altitude of 1269m above sea level. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons along with the nature of Mt. Nantai. The "autumn leaves sightseeing cruise course" is available here during the autumn leaves season.

With many hot spring inns, nature, and theme parks, it is famous as one of the large hot spring resorts in the Kanto region. The spring water of Kinugawa Onsen is classified as alkaline spring water, and is said to be good for relieving fatigue and improving health.

The highlight is the "Great Miracle Wisteria" performance, which is based on the wisteria, the symbol of Ashikaga Flower Park. It has been selected as one of the "Three Grand Illuminations in Japan".

You can enjoy the seasonal plants spread across the vast site. While the place is most famous for plum blossoms, you may also enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, azaleas in early summer, Moso bamboos and Japanese cedar forest in summer, and hagi flowers and maples in autumn when they are in full bloom.