Tochigi Prefecture Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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Tochigi prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Utsunomiya |
| Region: | Kanto |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area - Total - % water |
Ranked 20th 6,408.28 km² 0.2% |
| Population - Total (Jan 1, 2003) - Density |
Ranked 20th 2,011,313 314/km² |
| Districts: | 7 |
| Municipalities: | 49 |
| : | JP-09 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Yashio tsutsuji (Rhododendron albrechtii) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese horse chestnut (Aesculus turbinata) |
| Pref. Bird: | Blue-and-white flycatcher (Cyanoptila cyanomelana) |
Nikko, whose ancient Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples UNESCO has recognized by naming them a World Heritage Site, is in this prefecture. Nikko is approximately one hour by train from Tokyo.
Other famous parts of Tochigi indclude a region called Nasu known for onsen and local sake and ski resorts. The Imperial family has a villa in Nasu. Nasu Shiobara is a major Shinkansen station.
Another onsen resort is at Kinugawa.
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
Prior to the establishment of the present-day system of prefectures, Tochigi was Shimotsuke Province.
The establishment of the Nikko Toshogu in 1617 brought Nikko to national attention. The Tokugawa Shogunate developed the Nikko kaido (part of the major road connecting Nikko with Edo) and required lavish processions to worship Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa line of shoguns.
Nikko is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site. This encompasses Rinnoji, Nikko Toshogu, Futarasan Shrine, and Taiyuin. The Kegon Falls, also in Nikko, is popular with tourists. To travel between the city and the falls, automobiles and buses take the irohazaka, a road with dozens of switchbacks.History
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