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Tochigi City is located in the southern part Tochigi Prefecturethe east, Mt. Ohira to the west and the Nikko mountain range to the north as well as the Uzuma River running through the city center. Since the city was located on the old Nikko Reiheishi Highway during the Edo period, it was an important lodging city for travelers. The area also flourished as a merchant town as the Uzuma River was a main transportation hub in those days.Storehouse TownSince the city was located on the old Nikko Reiheishi Highway during the Edo period, it was an important lodging city for travelers. The area also flourished as a merchant town as the Uzuma River was a main transportation hub in those days. of Tochigi Prefecture with Mt. Tsukuba to The Nikko Reiheishi Highway was the road that ran all the way from Kyoto to Nikko. Many daimyo lords from western Japan traveled along the highway in order to visit the famous Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine and stopped by in Tochigi. The city’s main street such as Kauemoncho Street used to be a part of the highway. Classical storehouses still stand along the way reminding us of the city’s prosperity in those days. On the Uzuma River, a traditional boat ride has been recreated and visitors can enjoy a nice boat trip every day.Mt. OhiraMt. Ohira (341 meters high) is a fine mountain belonging to Mt. Ohira Natural Park. It is a nice recreation site for people who wish to enjoy the fullness Storehouse Museum126Tochigi City