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Tochigi Uzuma River

katorisi / CC BY-SA 3.0

Tochigi Uzuma River

栃木巴波川

Tochigi · Kanto

Tochigi’s canal-side storehouses, old shops, and quiet backstreets preserve a merchant-town atmosphere. The side lanes are calmer than the main sightseeing stretch.

Why we picked it

It is less famous internationally than Kawagoe despite having a similar old-town appeal.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 987 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
River and riverside walkway are free public space; optional Kura no Machi Yuransen boat cruise charges ¥1,000 adult separately.
Website
k-yuransen.com

Today

Open 24 hours¥1,000

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 28m by car

Tags

old towncanalshistorywalking

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