2025 Sano Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

📍Karayama Shrine 1409 Fujimachi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture About a 42-minute walk from the Tanuma Station exit 44-minute walk from the Kadomachi bus stop/Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture 45-minute walk from the Tanuma Elementary School bus stop/Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture ▶️A shrine built on the site of the Karayama Castle Honmaru, which was once built here ▶️It has also been used as a location for many movies. "Rurouni Kenshin" and others... ▶️The many types of goshuin stamps here are also popular In addition to the regular goshuin stamps, you can receive about 10 types of goshuin stamps, including monthly limited goshuin stamps. There is also a "glowing goshuin" stamp that is only available during light-up...It is said that the autumn leaves will appear when held up to a black light ▶️There are many cats on the premises, so it is a great spot for cat lovers. ▶️Sanoakari - Colorful Water Surface and Approach - A limited-time light-up event was also held. #0 yen trip November #Tochigi #Tochigi sightseeing #Tochigi trip #Sano #Winter trip #Autumn foliage spots #Autumn leaves #Filming location #Cat

#9月好去地方2024 I recently visited Isoyama Park, a beautiful spot in Sano City, about 6 km northwest of JR Sano Station. I was amazed by the Izuruhara Benten Pond in the park. It has been designated as a natural monument of the prefecture and is one of the 100 famous waters of Japan selected by the Ministry of the Environment. Clear water gushed out from the cracks in the paleozoic limestone, and the carp swimming leisurely in the water made me feel the tranquility and harmony of nature. In addition to the beautiful pond, Isoyama Park also has an observation deck, the Benzaiten which is filled with cultural atmosphere, and many folk tourist facilities around it, which attracts many tourists in all seasons. I spent a pleasant day here and felt the integration of natural beauty and humanity. If you are traveling in Sano City, Isoyama Park is definitely a place you can't miss!

Address: 356-1 Yoshimizu-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, 327-0313 Atmosphere/Facilities: Ashikaga Flower Park is famous for its illuminations! It was fantastic and very beautiful! The number of customers increases after dark! We hope you enjoy it while taking measures against infection! We recommend the miso nabe udon!! We hope you will try it during this cold season!! It's a chain restaurant that's only available in the Kanto region! 😸 If you're visiting Sano City on your way back from Sano Ashikaga Flower Park, please stop by!! #Retro townscape　#Autumn leaves　#Illumination lighting ceremony #Illumination

Address: 2058 Koshinacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, 327-0822 Atmosphere/Facilities: An outlet where you can buy things a little cheaper!! Please come and visit us during Christmas and New Year! Purchase high-end brands here at a low price! The decorations were already Christmas 🎄 #Theme park#Retro streetscape#Christmas market

#aprilblooms We went to Izuruhara Benten Pond on a warm April day, hoping to soak in some negative ions and escape the heat. And wow—it felt like we’d entered a different world! The air was cool and fresh, and the scenery was so peaceful and mystical, it instantly relaxed us. The pond’s clear emerald water and the gentle sound of nature made it the perfect spring escape. It’s not a super touristy spot, which made the visit feel even more special. Totally worth the drive if you’re looking for a quiet, refreshing place to reconnect with nature. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Crystal-clear pond surrounded by lush greenery—super calming ✔ Feels like a hidden gem, far from the crowds 📍 Address: 1117 Izuruharacho, Sano, Tochigi 327-0102 #Tochigi #Japan #IzuruharaBentenPond #SpringDrive #HiddenGem #NatureLover

#0yentravelFebruary2025 A stop on the way back from a long trip. We went to [Menya Yosuke], one of Tabelog's top 100 restaurants 🍜 There were already more than 20 groups waiting, but the number was displayed on the monitor and you could check your number by QR code, so it was a very convenient system! So, we waited in the car and it was over in a flash ✨ The restaurant is spacious and I think the turnover is fast ♪ We ordered regular soy sauce ramen, creative salt ramen, and gyoza for two people, and the soup was well mixed with the thick, curly noodles, and the taste was light, so we finished it in no time 🤭 Personally, the gyoza here was incredibly delicious! ! The skin was thick and crispy, the gyoza was large, and the filling was juicy 💕 It was very filling! 🥟 📍Location: 232 Tajima-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture #Ramen

This time, we will introduce the popular ramen shop "Ramen Daikin" in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture! ✨🍜🥟 Known as a famous Sano ramen shop, the clear soup and hand-made noodles are exquisite! In addition, the juicy gyoza are also a very popular dish😊 ——————— 🍜 Recommended shop: Ramen Daikin A popular Sano ramen shop visited by many people from locals to tourists. The balance of soup, noodles, and char siu is exquisite, and once you try it, you will never forget the taste✨ 🌟 This is the charm! ✅ Golden, clear soup The soup, made by slowly simmering chicken bones and pork bones, is light but full of flavor! It's so delicious that you'll want to drink it all up🍜 ✅ Chewy hand-made green bamboo noodles When it comes to Sano ramen, the chewy green bamboo noodles are the first thing that comes to mind! The slightly uneven thickness is also a charm unique to handmade noodles, and they mix well with the soup✨ ✅ Juicy char siu Homemade char siu that tightly locks in the flavor of the meat. The texture that melts in your mouth is irresistible🥩 ✅ Exquisite! Juicy gyoza The outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is juicy and full of meat juice! It's easy to eat with a moderate amount of garlic, and it's a dish that you should definitely eat with ramen🥟 🚶 Access: About 10 minutes by car from JR Sano Station Ramen Daikin offers clear soup, chewy handmade noodles, and exquisite gyoza. If you enjoy Sano ramen, be sure to visit✨ ——————— We will continue to introduce great spots! #TochigiGourmet #Tochigi #TochigiTrip #TravelLover #DomesticTrip #Tourism #DomesticSeasonalPlaces

Introducing the roadside station "Roadside Station Domannaka Tanuma" located in the very center of Japan! Enjoy a free foot bath♨️There's also a mini steam locomotive in the kids' area!! A very popular roadside station where you won't get bored even if you spend the whole day there✨ ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There's also a spot to take commemorative photos with the local mascot Satomaru︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The foot bath is free!! Bring your own towel9:30-18:00︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Mini steam locomotive is 100 yenChildren only10:0 0-17:00︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Mizumi's fried chicken is highly recommendedFor those who like spicy food, spicy miso is recommended!!9:00-18:00︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The Italian Garden is illuminated until February︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Fresh local vegetables are sold at "Asadoreikan"8:00-18:00︎︎︎︎︎︎✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Recommended spot information📍Roadside station Right in the middle Tanuma ✤Address: 366-2 Yoshinagacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture ✤Access: About 3 minutes south from Sano Tanuma IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway ✤Access: About 15 minutes from Sano Fujioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway About 15 minutes by car from Sano Premium Outlets ✤Access: 20 minutes by Sano City Bus "Sanottego" from "Sano" Station on the JR Ryomo Line or Tobu Sano Line. "Roadside Station Domannakatanuma" ✤Cost: Free ✤Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 *Varies by store ✤Closed: Every Wednesday ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #TochigiTrip #Tochigi #WinterTrip #HotSpring #FootBath #RoadsideStation #0YenTripJanuary2025

A shrine in Karasawayama, Tochigi ⛩ There are many rescued cats here 🐈 Cat lovers should definitely come and pray here 🤍 Find your favorite cat 🐱✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Tips︎︎︎︎☑︎Sustainable paper cutting goshuin Made from rice!!︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎A wide variety of goshuin There were a few fewer at the beginning of the year, but usually there are various types depending on the season. Apparently there is ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The only goshuin available during the New Year period are written ones ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There are just so many cats ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎You can also participate in the rescue cat fundraiserThere is a donation box at the rest house ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎A must-see for castle lovers too!! Karasawayama is a castle ruin that is a nationally designated historic site ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Recommended spot information 📍Karasawayama Shrine ✤Address: 1409 Fujimachi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture✤Access:• About 20 minutes by car (about 10km) from Sano Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway• About 10 minutes by car (about 4km) from Sano Tanuma Interchange on the Kita-Kanto Expressway● About 20 minutes by car (about 9km) from Sano Station on the JR Ryomo Line and Tobu Sano Line・ About 10 minutes by car (about 3.5km) from Tanuma Station on the Tobu Sano Line✤Parking: Free parking available for visitors✤Shrine office: 9:00-17:00⚠Caution: It is a mountain, so you will have to walk to the main hall✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Domestic travel record #first shrine visit #shrine #shrine tour #shrine stamp #Goshuin tour #power spot #power spot shrine #Tochigi #Tochigi trip

Izuruhara Benten Pond in Izuruhara, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture This spring-fed pond is so beautiful that it was selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's 100 Best Waters. Since it became a hot topic on social media in recent years, it has become a popular spot for camera enthusiasts. To be precise, it is a spring-fed pond located in the grounds of Isoyama Benzaiten in Isoyama Park. The water is so clear that the carp in the pond can be seen clearly. When you take a picture of it with a camera, it looks like they are floating in the air. Its beauty is comparable to that of Monet's Pond at Nemichi Shrine in Seki City, Gifu. The morning after it rained or was humid the day before, you can see the mysterious sight of steam rising from the surface of the pond, called a kerashi. To maintain this transparency, local residents volunteer to clean the pond once a month. By the way, there is a free water intake point from the same source in front of the hotel across the street. Please bring empty plastic bottles and enjoy the famous water. #tripdomestictravel #TochigiPrefecture #breathtakingview #springwater

📍 [Tochigi] ／ Autumn leaves reflected in the quiet water🍁 ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ To Izuruhara Benten Pond This year, no matter where you look at the autumn leaves, the ones on the other side seem to be more beautiful☺️ 　 It was windy, but I was comforted by the sight of the ducks relaxing in a place dyed in autumn colors🧡 If you're interested, please check it out next year! There are also carp 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· 〰 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 〰 𖠿: Izuruhara Benten Pond 〠: 〒𝟥𝟤𝟩-𝟢𝟣𝟢𝟤 𝟣𝟣𝟣𝟩, Izuruharacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 ／𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟦. 𝟣𝟤 𝖯𝖺𝗋𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀／ None ⿻*.· ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈◌◍ #tripDomesticTravel

📍Isoyama Benzaiten 1264 Izuruharacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture Car ①: About 30 minutes from Sano Fujioka IC Car ②: About 3 minutes from Izuruhara Smart IC Train ①: About 19 minutes by taxi from JR Sano Station Train ②: About 9 minutes by taxi from Tobu Sano Line Tanuma Station 🅿️ Available ▶️Next to Izuruhara Benzai Pond ▶️Bentendo, located on the mountainside, is a three-story building with a great view ▶️The current main hall was rebuilt in the Kamakura period, and was built using the old construction method called "kaketsukuri" that does not use nails, and is beautifully painted in vermilion ▶️It is enshrined in ponds and rivers as a water god with a deep connection to water, and many myths related to snakes remain. ▶️Windmill at the entrance The flower water fountain was also lovely #0 yen trip November #Tochigi #Tochigi trip #Tochigi sightseeing #Sano #Winter trip #Benzaiten #Autumn foliage spot #Autumn foliage

📍Izuruhara Benten Pond 1117 Izuruharacho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture Bus stop Akami Junior High School Entrance / 18 minutes walk from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture Bus stop Sano Matsuzakura High School / 23 minutes walk from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture Bus stop Ishizuka Midorimachi Danchi Kita / 26 minutes walk from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture ▶️Monet's Pond in Gifu Prefecture is famous, but this one is also known as Monet's Pond in Kanto. ▶️The water is so clear that you can clearly see the water plants at the bottom of the pond, the autumn leaves surrounding it, and the carp swimming there...it's like a painting😍 The water is so clear that the carp look like they're floating in the air. When the new leaves come out, it's a green world...you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. ▶️A natural monument designated by Tochigi Prefecture ▶️When you stand by the pond, you can see a fantastic view of the gradation of autumn leaves and the pond. ▶️The spring water is one of the 100 best springs in Japan designated by the Environment Agency, and you can take it home from nearby hotels and inns. ▶️You can eat the specialty "potato fries" at the "Fukujuso Shop" next door. They were freshly fried and very delicious. ▶️Local vegetables are also sold, and you can get them at a great price. #0 yen trip November #trip #Tochigi #Tochigi sightseeing #Tochigi trip #Winter trip #Sano #Monet's pond #Autumn foliage spot #Autumn foliage

📍Kinzo-in Temple 463 Senba-cho, Sano City Car ①: Approximately 39 minutes from Sano SA Smart IC Car ②: Approximately 23 minutes from Sano Tanuma IC Train ①: Approximately 33 minutes by taxi from JR Sano Station Train ②: Approximately 11 minutes by taxi from Tobu Sano Line Kuzu Station Navigation settings Please set it to "Sano City Tokiwa Elementary School". Kinzo-in Temple is further ahead. 🅿️ Yes Free Autumn leaves at Kinzo-in Temple spreading along the approach 🍁 It's a popular spot on social media. It's become even more popular since the last time I went, so I went early in the morning. The maples along the approach to the temple are colored red and orange, like a tunnel of autumn leaves💕💕 It was really beautiful. There were no fallen leaves at all, so it's a bit disappointing that there wasn't a carpet of leaves. This was taken on November 23rd last year. #0yentravelNovember #Tochigi #Tochigitourism #Tochigitrip #Sano #Autumnleaves #Autumnleavesspots #Amazingviews #Photogenicspots #Trip

[Sano SA (outbound)] I was surprised at how new and clean the service area was⭐️ And what's more, the food court is open 24 hours a day! ✨ There are many types of restaurants, including the famous Sano ramen, as well as more niche menu items such as ear udon and Sano ramen napolitan♪ They also sell lemon milk ice cream🍋 You can also buy Tochigi's soul food "Gokabo" here❤️ The mascot "Sanomaru" from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture is cute😍 I can't get enough of his samurai look with a ramen bowl on his head♪ The toilets are spacious and very clean✨ I had to take a second look at the ramen sofa lol 🕰️Business hours: Open 24 hours #SanoServiceArea #Tochigi #TochigiDrive #TochigiTrip #0YenTripNovember

[Eika] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-20:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 5-4-25 Katayanagi-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi 328-0053 💰Price per person: 800 and up 💞Reasons why we recommend it: Eika, a famous Sano ramen restaurant, is a popular restaurant with long lines every day♪ It's near the outlet, so be sure to stop by on your way home! They offer traditional soy sauce ramen and hand-made ramen, and their signature dish is their large gyoza 🥟 I recommend the gyoza over the ramen♪ There's plenty of filling, the skin is chewy, and you can take it home with you 🫶🏻 #0 yen trip November

Sano Premium Outlets is a large outlet shopping mall located in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. It features a design themed on historic cities on the American East Coast, and has over 200 stores on a vast site surrounded by lush greenery.

Fujimiya SA is a beautiful place to take pictures of Mt. Fuji for those who like to drive around Japan. There are shops, restaurants, convenience stores, Starbucks coffee shops, and a playground for children. This place is very beautiful and has everything tourists need. It is convenient and makes us love this place very much. If anyone passes this route, don't miss this rest stop. ❤️❤️🇯🇵🇯🇵 #TravelJapan

Tochigi Prefecture's famous Sano ramen restaurant "Banri" is by far the most popular of the many Sano ramen restaurants. There are mixed opinions, but I love the smooth, firm noodles here. In addition, the soup and gyoza are delicious, and the restaurant is spacious, clean, and relaxing. The owner's brother is a former baseball player, and he is also the father of an idol, so in that sense, it's a restaurant worth visiting. ⚫︎ Business days and hours Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 18:30 Mon Closed

📍【Tochigi】 ／ Cherry blossoms blooming in a rural landscape ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ Cherry trees over 100 years old Cherry blossoms blooming gently along the river The rural landscape and gentle breeze are pleasant Cherry blossoms in full bloom under blue skies, with few people We enjoyed the private view! There is a fence at the entrance to prevent animals from entering, but it's probably best to close it after opening it. ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· 🏡-𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠- 𖠿: Sakura at Sagami 〒: Makimachi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢／2024.04 ⿻*.· ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈◌◍ #Sakura2024

📍【Tochigi】 ／ Swaying in the spring breeze🎏✨ ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ Negoya Forest Park in Sano City, a famous cherry blossom spot ⸝⋆⸝⋆ There are accommodation facilities, campsites, and barbecue areas, and the grounds are spacious, so it's a spot where you can enjoy nature. Even though the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, there aren't many people around, so it's just a little rain𓀠 Relax and enjoy cherry blossom viewing under the cherry blossoms~🌸 You can enjoy the scenery of cherry blossoms falling through a tunnel of cherry trees and enjoy the cherry blossom spot!! ! 　 How about visiting the cherry blossom spot next year♡ ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· #Sakura2024

📍【Tochigi】 ／ Meet the spring fairies, the dogtooth violets ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ From mid- to late March, you can enjoy the dogtooth violets growing on the mountain slopes at this spot!! About 80,000 dogtooth violets bloom on a 4,000 square meter slope. The small purple flowers bloom in abundance on the slopes, soothing the eyes. It was my first time seeing dogtooth violets, and they were so cute. It makes me want to go and look for spring. ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· 🏡-𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠- 𖠿: The largest urban park in Tochigi Prefecture Mikamoyama Park 〒: 1747-1 Shimotsuhara, Iwafune-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi Prefecture 🅿︎East Exit 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢／2024.03 📸-𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎- 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝐸𝑂𝑆 6𝑑 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑙𝑙 ⿻*.· ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈◌◍ #Sakura2024

📍 [Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍] ／ A scenic spot from Tochigi ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ Rape blossoms, Mt. Tsukuba, and Mt. Fuji from the Watarase River riverbed It's great to be able to see two mountains in the same place. And the Tobu Line also passes through here. It's a spring-like view, so please come and visit🌼✨ ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· 🏡-𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠- 𖠿: Watarase River riverbed 〒: Funatsugawa, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢／2024.03 ⿻*.· ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈◌◍ #Sakura2024 #Spring #Landscapephotography #Tochigi #Sano City

#さくら2024 From Sano Station, it only takes 2 minutes to get there. There are many ancient cherry trees with beautiful flowers. Suitable for families to go camping. There is also a Sano History Museum nearby, so you can learn more. The view from above is also beautiful. If you stop by, you must definitely go up and see.

#PR #Accommodation #Sano #Travel Izuruhara Benten Pond in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture! It's so beautiful, and I never thought there would be such a mystical place less than two hours away from Tokyo.... Next to the pond, they sell old-fashioned souvenirs and snacks that you can eat on the go. The potato fries, a Sano specialty, are especially delicious 😋 In fact, there is a managed fishing pond nearby where you can grill and eat rainbow trout on the spot 🐟 If you go to Tochigi, please visit Sano. On the way back, take your time shopping at the outlet 🛍️

Korean macaron specialty store mindeulle. Cute and delicious ttunkalons in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture! Even those who don't like macarons will surely find them delicious! They are sure to look great on Instagram, and the strange texture will be a shock to both macaron lovers and first-timers! Please come and try them✨️ Korean macaron specialty store mindeulle AEON MALL Sano Shintoshi store Address: 1324-1 Takahagi-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, AEON MALL Sano Shintoshi store 1F, in front of Shu La Lu Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 No closing days

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