From Mobility Resort Motegi,
let's take a little trip
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- Tochigi Prefecture
- TOCHIGI
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- Ibaraki Prefecture
- IBARAKI
- Motegi Town
- Mashiko Town
- Other
Roadside Station Motegi
We recommend the "Yuzu Salt Ramen," which won the grand prize at the Michi-1 Grand Prix, an event that determines the "Number One Roadside Station Gourmet" from roadside stations nationwide. It is a refreshing ramen full of vegetables with a rich yuzu flavor. The Baumkuchen made with rice flour from Motegi, offered at the Western-style confectionery workshop & café "Yuzu no Ki," is also popular.
Mooka Railway Motegi Station
This is the terminal station of the Mooka Railway connecting Shimodate Station in Ibaraki Prefecture and Motegi Station, the nearest station to Mobility Resort Motegi. On holidays, steam locomotives (SL) operate, attracting many visitors.
Next to the platform is a "turntable" that changes the direction of the SL, where you can watch the large vehicle slowly rotate while emitting white smoke.
*Please check the operation status on the day of your visit.
Ose Sightseeing
Located in the largest town of Naka River, Motegi, Japan! Open year-round, but highly recommended during July to the end of October when the river is at its best. Enjoy catching ayu (sweetfish) with your own hands while feeling the flow of the river at your feet ♪ Relax and dine by the river on tatami mats. The grilled salted ayu cooked over charcoal is a must-try delicacy!
Mobility Resort Motegi
A modern building standing quietly among the peaceful satoyama (rural landscape) of Motegi Town!
Inside the gallery lined with pottery, there is a confectionery shop, a bookstore with a curious design resembling a birdhouse, and at the very back, a bakery perfect for souvenirs. The spacious interior has a calm atmosphere where you can relax and unwind.
Experience the Nature of Motegi Town
Flower Mountain
A Hidden Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Enjoy a stroll while admiring the flowers blooming across an area equivalent to four Tokyo Domes. In April, cherry blossoms, flowering peaches, spiraea, and quince are at their best. In May, you can see Japanese kerria and mountain azaleas in full bloom. *Admission fee required.
Kamakura Mountain
From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mogi’s great nature. In spring, you can enjoy the mountains tinted with fresh green, and in autumn, you may also see a sea of clouds.
Castle Mountain Park
A famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring and red spider lilies in autumn This is the site where a castle was built during the Kamakura period. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and red spider lilies in autumn. There is a grassy plaza and park, making it perfect for picnics on sunny days.
Takahara Kaguyahime Village
Eat freshly picked blueberries! Takahara, where beautiful terraced rice field landscapes spread out. You can enjoy blueberry picking there. The harvest season is from around mid-June to mid-September. You can taste differences in sweetness and acidity depending on the variety.
Tsubobuchi Waterfall
A waterfall quietly flowing deep within the bamboo grove A little further beyond Takehara Kaguya-hime no Sato. After parking your car and climbing a slightly steep trail, a waterfall flowing over a single rock face appears right in front of you. You can also encounter creatures such as Japanese chubs and freshwater crabs.
Irigoya Ishihata's terraced rice fields
Encounter Beautiful Nature and Wildlife Certified as one of the "Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan" (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) and the "Top 100 Hometown Rural Landscapes of Tochigi" (Tochigi Prefecture). The terraced rice fields and nearby streams provide a habitat for frogs, loaches, freshwater crabs, and other creatures, and you can also enjoy watching fireflies on summer nights.
Sotokura Sake Brewery
Starting to make sake in Tochigi 140 years ago. Our signature product "Sanran" is loved by the people of Tochigi as a local sake. Here, you can visit the tools and process used in sake making in the past. Why not try to find your favorite local sake with our tasting corner and "nomikurabe set" or "tasting set" at the cafe?
Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum
The history of Mashiko ware, nurtured in Mashiko Town since the late Edo period, is showcased with many major works by famous artists.
Unique pieces created with a free spirit, as well as works by overseas artists, are also exhibited. Why not experience the history and culture of "Mashiko ware"?
At the entrance, there is a large Mashiko ware jar. Pottery is also used for the door handles and the display panels inside the exhibition rooms. *Closed on Mondays *Admission fee required
Mashiko Road Station
The building, inspired by satoyama (rural landscape), offers a spacious and open atmosphere!
We carry a wide variety of locally made Mashiko pottery mugs by local artists, as well as freshly harvested local vegetables. How about a relaxing break with dishes and drinks made from local ingredients at the on-site restaurant "Mashiko no Gohan"?
Nishimyoji
A temple where you can see the rare "Laughing Enma." Highlights include the inner altar, the tower gate, and the three-storied pagoda, all designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan from the Muromachi period.
By peering through the viewing hole in the hall, you can see the rare smiling Enma statue.
Kusakata Ai Dyeing Workshop
The workshop, where dyeing is done using traditional indigo vats dating back to the Edo period, is open for tours.
Cotton grown in-house is hand-spun into thread, dyed with indigo, and woven on a loom. Indigo-dyed products are also available for purchase.
Ceramic Art Experience
A ceramic art experience where you create "Mashiko ware" with your own hands. There are many studios throughout Mashiko Town. Adults quickly become absorbed in the joy of touching the clay and shaping their ideas.
*Advance reservation required
KoyamaSlow Life Resort
Ichigo no Sato
Tochigi Prefecture, known as the "Strawberry Kingdom," has the highest strawberry production in Japan. Located in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, Slow Life Resort Ichigo no Sato is a tourist farm where you can enjoy a variety of harvesting experiences, especially strawberries. It also features well-equipped gourmet facilities such as restaurants, cafes, and a sweets workshop.
NikkoShinkyo Bridge
The World Heritage Site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, consists of Futarasan Shrine, Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and the surrounding historic sites. Shinkyo Bridge spans the entrance to this area and is also known as "Yamasuge no Jabashi" and "Mihashi." It is one of the cultural properties that make up the World Heritage Site.
NikkoNikko Toshogu
Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate. It is a key spot for exploring the World Heritage Site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," where you can see a magnificent group of 55 buildings, including 8 national treasures and 34 important cultural properties.
NikkoKegon Falls
Nikko is home to numerous waterfalls, but the most famous among them is arguably Kegon Falls. It is a magnificent waterfall where the waters of Lake Chuzenji plunge down a 97-meter cliff all at once, allowing visitors to enjoy the power of nature and its sculptural beauty.
NasuNasu Highland, Minamigaoka Dairy
Tochigi Prefecture is an area where dairy farming thrives thanks to its rich greenery and clear air. Among the many popular tourist spots in Tochigi, this farm is located in the especially well-loved Nasu Highland. Open year-round with free admission. Its specialty is soft serve ice cream made from the milk of rare cows! Enjoy fresh farm gourmet delights.
NasuNasu Garden Outlet
An outlet mall featuring about 130 stores across a wide variety of genres. It offers not only shopping but also proposes a resort lifestyle, providing information on spots to enjoy the surrounding nature and glamping facilities, helping visitors make the most of their time in Nasu through its website and other channels.
KinugawaKinugawa Onsen
Kinugawa Onsen, located in the upper reaches of Kinugawa in Nikko City, is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in the Kanto region. It was discovered during the Edo period when the area was under the jurisdiction of Nikko’s shrine and temple lands, and at that time, only feudal lords and monks returning from pilgrimages to Nikko were allowed to use it. In the Meiji era, it was opened to the general public, and many inns and hotels were established along the Kinugawa Gorge.
AshikagaAshikaga Flower Park
At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can enjoy seasonal flowers decorated with eight themes: "Early Spring," "Spring Flower Festival," "Wisteria Story," "Rainbow Garden," "Blue & White Garden," "Flower Fairies Floating on the Waterside," "Purple Garden," and "Garden of Light Flowers."
AshikagaThe Ashikaga School
Known as the oldest school in Japan, it is a historic site designated by the government in 1922. There are various theories regarding its founding, including the theory that it is a remnant of Kokugaku (national studies) from the Nara period, the theory attributing it to Ono Takamura in 832, and the theory that Ashikaga Yoshikane, who founded Banna-ji Temple in the early Kamakura period, established it; however, the true origin remains unresolved to this day.
UtsunomiyaOya History Museum
Oya stone, quarried from the area around Oya Town in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, was also used as building material for the former Imperial Hotel. The "Oya History Museum" conveys the history of its quarrying. Inside the museum, exhibits include tools from the hand-digging era as well as materials showing the transition to mechanization and transportation methods.
Hitachinaka CityNakaminato Fish Market
A seafood-focused tourist market boasting over one million visitors annually. It is located right next to Nakaminato Fishing Port, known for being one of the top landing ports in Ibaraki Prefecture, with the vast Pacific Ocean spreading out nearby. On holidays, it is a popular market crowded with many tourists, where you can enjoy and purchase local fish caught in nearby waters.
Hokota CityFukasaku Farm - Farmkuchen shop
A Baumkuchen specialty shop that was highly praised by a prestigious German newspaper for "Japanese people successfully reproducing the authentic taste." It is operated by Fukasaku Farm - Farmkuchen shop, which has been engaged in agriculture for six generations in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, aiming to create the "ultimate Baumkuchen that only a farming family can make."
TsukubaJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Tsukuba Space Center
JAXA Tsukuba Space Center is Japan's largest space development hub, conducting various projects including the development and operation of artificial satellites, research and development of rockets and transportation systems, and astronaut training. It exhibits numerous test models of spacecraft active in space.
Hitachinaka CityNational Hitachi Seaside Park
A large park with an area of approximately 215 hectares. In spring, you can see daffodils, tulips, and nemophila. Early summer features roses, summer brings zinnias and sunflowers. In autumn, there are kochia and cosmos. In winter, ice tulips bloom, allowing you to enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year.
OaraiOarai Isosaki Shrine
Located on the hill of Oarai Cape facing the Pacific Ocean, this shrine is worshipped as a deity of medicine and good relationships. It is said to have been founded in 856 when the enshrined deities Ōnamuchi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto descended. On the coast within walking distance from the shrine, there is the "Kamiiso," where it is said that the deities Ōnamuchi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto descended, and a torii gate stands on the rocky reef.
OaraiAqua World
Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium
One of Japan's leading aquariums exhibiting approximately 580 species of marine and freshwater creatures. True to its symbol featuring a shark, it boasts the highest number of shark species kept in the country. Additionally, the facility houses Japan's largest dedicated sunfish tank and is engaged in the rare nationwide practice of exhibiting multiple sunfish.
UshikuUshiku Daibutsu
Ushiku Daibutsu is a gigantic Amitabha Buddha statue completed in 1992, officially named Ushiku Amida Daibutsu. It stands 120 meters tall (including a 20-meter pedestal) and is registered in the Guinness World Records as the tallest "bronze Buddha statue" in the world.
KujiFukuroda Falls
Fukuroda Falls, a representative tourist spot of Ibaraki Prefecture, is located on the Takigawa River, a tributary of the Kuji River flowing through the Oku-Kuji region. This great waterfall, boasting a height of 120m and a width of 73m, is counted among Japan’s three famous waterfalls alongside Tochigi Prefecture’s "Kegon Falls" and Wakayama Prefecture’s Nachi Falls, and it is also selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls.
MitoKairakuen Garden
Created by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord of the prestigious Mito Domain. It is counted among Japan's three great gardens alongside Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama. The approximately 13-hectare garden is full of attractions throughout. Just beyond the garden's east gate stands Kobuntei, a wooden two-story, three-floor building.
KashimaKashima Jingu
Kashima Jingu, located in Kashima City in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (highest-ranked shrine) of Hitachi Province, said to have been founded in the first year of Emperor Jimmu’s reign (660 BC). The enshrined deity is Takemikazuchi-no-Ōkami, the god of Japan’s founding and martial arts, attracting faith for blessings such as victory prayers, improvement in martial arts, and protection from misfortune.
Mobility Resort Motegi
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