Nikko National park ”Nasushiobara retreat”Jorney through spirituality & Nature
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Otawara City holds the “Yoichi Festival” on the first Friday and Saturday in August every year.
This festival is in honor of Nasu Yoichi, the most famous archer in Japanese history.
Highlights of the festival is the samurai parade. An actor/actress would cosplay Nasu Yoichi and lead the parade walk around downtown.
You can see a traditional dance named “Yoichi Buyo” at night when you walk on street during the festival.
Address | Otawara City, Tochigi |
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Telephone Number | 0287-23-8709 |
Website | https://www.ohtawara.info/spot_detail.html?id=70 |
Date | August 2 ~ August 3, 2024 |
Time | 15:00〜21:00 |
Venue | Otawara City's downtown |
DIRECTIONS | Take the bus to "Sumiyoshiichome" from JR Nishi-Nasuno and walk for 10 minutes. |
The Nasu area, in the northeastern part of the prefecture, is famous for the imperial villa located there, and is one of Japan’s premier resort areas with its expansive highlands. The climate has allowed the development of a thriving dairy industry, and while there, you can visit a dairy farm that is open to tourists and offers delicious sweets made from milk, such as soft-serve ice cream and cheesecake. There are also many family-friendly facilities like Safari Park, amusement parks, and hot spring facilities like Shiobara Onsen.