Sup? Mari from Team Lari here.
Let’s see, we are almost done with the Kanto region, huh? On prefecture 13 of 47. The lucky number 13, that is. So, here we go. Drum roll if you could.
Tochigi! I had to say this one a few times to memorize it better. The other 12 were apparently easy for my brain, and this one, well, I had to imagine a Togipi! This is our second landlocked prefecture aside from Saitama. Just as a quick reminder, Honshu is the largest island of Japan and where our prefecture of the day is resting on. It sounds like a very humid place through the year, more like on a Florida scale rather than an Illinois one. (This is how a gage things. Illinois v. Florida. The only states I’ve ever lived in.)
*This city is pretty much deeply rooted in Japan’s history. It’s actually part of the World Heritage list.
*It’s easy to see why. The temple built in the 1600’s, Nikko Toshu-gu, resides in Nikko.
*From what I saw of the reviews, the temple is a very large and impressive place that’s a must see.
*There are beautiful carvings in the main hall worth gluing one’s eyes to.
*After reading a view reviews, if I want to take a tour, it’s best to take one on a weekday.
*There’s also the shrine and mausoleum duo, Taiyuinbo.
*This location is very important because it is said where Tokugawa Ieyasu rests in peace.
*Tokugawa Ieyasu is responsible for creating the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan during the Edo Period from 1603-1867. Thus, a place needing to be checked out!
*Aside from the temples and shrines, there’s also some nice nature in Nikko.
*Mountains, waterfalls, lakes, hot springs, you name it! Plus, the autumn colors are best seen on Shinkyo bridge.
*This city was just formed in 2005. I’m learning that many larger cities have formed around the radius of Tokyo in order to become accustomed to the growing population.
*There’s apparently a hella ton of onsens to visit.
*One being Nasu Onsen, which is at the base of a volcano
*The other being Shiobara Onsen, serenely nestled in the crook of a valley at Mt. Nasudake.
*We shouldn’t forget that Nasushiobabra is part of Nikko National Park
*In which case, there’s plenty of hiking, wateralls, bridges, and skiing.
*I think I should take up skiing if I plan to go to Japan….ehehe.
Well, folks, that’s Tochigi. 13 of 47. Slow going, but at least it’s going. Did I miss anything for this prefecture that should be added? Let me know! Submit something, and I’d be glad to post it on the blog!
