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of natural beauty throughout the year along with historical sites. There are two recommended routes for visiting Mt. Ohira. One is the Omotesando Course (on Ajisai-saka Road) which involves taking a bus bound for Kokugakuin (Ohira) from Tochigi Station. The other is a course going around the mountain on the trail. For those who wish to enjoy a full hike, the course from Mt. Ohira to Mt. Iwafune is recommended.Izuru Area & Izurusan Mangan-ji TempleIzuru is an area located in the forest on the northwestern end of Tochigi City. Izurusan Mangan-ji Temple, Izuru Fureai Forest, Izuru Soba buckwheat noodles and many other attractions entertain visitors throughout the year. There are some accommodations in the area which serve shojin Zen vegetarian dishes and local cuisine.Tochigi Autumn Festival (November, 2023)Traditional ■oats in Tochigi are called Edo-style ■oats. The tapestry covering the upper part is decorated with elaborate gold and silver embroidery depicting ■ying dragons, cranes and clouds. Every ■oat has its own design and decorations. From the Edo to Meiji period (17-20th century), local people competed with each other to create the most gorgeous ■oat with the best art and craft techniques, thus, the ■oats are also called a “moving museum.”Please visit the website here.Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture13