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is a Prefecture located in the Kanto Region on the island of Honshu , Japan . The capital is the city of Utsunomiya . Utsunomiya is famous for its many delicious Gyoza specialist shops. Nikko , whose ancient Shinto Shrine s and Buddhist Temple s UNESCO has recognized by naming them a World Heritage Site , is in this prefecture. Nikko is approximately one hour by Train from Tokyo. Other famous parts of Tochigi include a region called Nasu known for Onsen and local Sake and Ski resorts. The Imperial family has a villa in Nasu. Nasu Shiobara is a major Shinkansen station. Another onsen resort is at Kinugawa . HISTORY Prior to the establishment of the present-day system of prefectures, Tochigi was Shimotsuke Province . The establishment of the Nikko Toshogu in 1617 brought Nikko to national attention. The Tokugawa Shogunate developed the Nikko Kaido (part of the major road connecting Nikko with Edo ) and required lavish processions to worship Ieyasu , the founder of the Tokugawa line of Shoguns . GEOGRAPHY Cities 14 cities are located on Tochigi Prefecture. Towns and villages These are the towns and villages in each District . Mergers (as of March 20, 2006)
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS Nikko is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site . This encompasses Rinnoji , Nikko Toshogu , Futarasan Shrine , and Taiyuin . The Kegon Falls, also in Nikko, is popular with tourists. To travel between the city and the falls, automobiles and buses take the irohazaka, a road with dozens of switchbacks.
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