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World Heritage Nikko and Tochigi’s mountain escapes

Nikko’s celebrated shrines and temples make a compelling cultural journey, while the Nasu Highlands offer a different landscape of hot springs and mountain trails. Utsunomiya is known for its gyoza food scene. Allow for onward transport beyond major rail stations, especially in the uplands.

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