Free Wi-Fi available at tourist attractions in Tochigi Prefecture.
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This time, we introduce you to Tochigi Prefecture, one of Japan's tourist destinations. This place, with its traditional architecture and beautiful scenery, is definitely worth a visit. We would like to introduce you to some recommended Wi-Fi spots in the area.
Basic Tochigi Sightseeing! If you want to enjoy Nikko, which is also a World Heritage Site
Nikko is a major tourist destination that needs no introduction. It is famous for buildings, including the Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine, Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Nikko-zan Rinno-ji Temple, which are listed as a World Heritage Site as Shrines and Temples of Nikko. Nikko National Park is also known for its natural beauty. The appeal of Nikko is that you can enjoy everything from historical and cultural heritage to nature and hot springs, including the autumn leaves along Iroha-zaka Road, the famous waterfalls of Kegon no Taki Falls and Ryuzu no Taki Falls, and Senjogahara Wetland. If you're not sure where to go next, why not connect to the free Wi-Fi and check out the tourist map.
Autumn leaves on Iroha-zaka Road
Nikko_City_Free_Wi-Fi
Provider: Nikko City
Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: You can use it in the Shimo-shinden and Omotesando areas around the shrines and temples of Nikko, which are World Heritage Sites.
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Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: There are Wi-Fi spots at restaurants near the shrines and temples, near Lake Chūzenji at the top of Iroha-zaka Road from the shrine and temple area, and also in the Yumoto area of Oku-Nikkō.
TOBU_Free_Wi-Fi
Provider: Tobu Group
Usage time/frequency: 30 minutes/session, 6 times a day
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: It seems that you can use it at restaurants near shrines and temples, Lake Chūzenji and Yunoko, as well as the Tochigi Prefectural Nikkō Nature Museum, the Akanuma Nature Information Center, etc.
National_Park_Wi-Fi
Provider: Ministry of the Environment
Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: You can use it at the Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center, etc.
If you're going to Nasu Highland, where both adults and children can have fun
Nasu Highland is a place where you can enjoy nature and hot springs, but also has a wide range of attractions for people of all ages, including farms, zoos, amusement parks and outlet malls. It's also a popular summer resort. Whether you're there with your family and friends or on your own, you can enjoy a relaxing time. Incidentally, Nasu Highland is also included in Nikko National Park.
The sea of clouds seen from Mt. Nasu is beautiful
Nasu_Town_Free-WiFi
Provider: Nasu Town
Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: You can use it at the tourist information center closest to "Sainokawara", where the "Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox" is famous for the "Sesshouseki" stone.
National_Park_Wi-Fi
Provider: Ministry of the Environment
Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: You can use it at the Nasu Highland Visitor Center, the Nasu Heisei-no-Mori Field Center, the Komadome Waterfall Viewing Platform, etc. As it is a base for nature observation, it can also be used for things like doing some research beforehand or uploading photos. It is especially popular during the autumn foliage season.
JR-EAST_FREE_Wi-Fi
Provider: JR East
Usage time/frequency: 180 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: Available at JR Nasushiobara Station and on the Tohoku Shinkansen.
There's more to see! If you want to explore all the charms of Tochigi
Nikko and Nasu are not the only places to visit. There are many other places in Tochigi that are well worth a visit. If you're not sure where to go, why not try one of these places?
Gyoza Statue
It is said that the amount of gyoza consumed in Tochigi Prefecture is more than double the national average. Gyoza is popular with the local people too, so if you get a craving for it, head to Utsunomiya. This is a thorough "town of gyoza", with delicious restaurants everywhere, including the "Venus Wrapped in Gyoza Skin" statue in front of the station. The gyoza statue, which fell over and was broken when it was moved, has now been restored and can be seen again.
Provided by:Utsunomiya convention and visitors bureau
As it is located in front of the station, there is also Wi-Fi in the station building "Paseo" and restaurants such as "PRONTO" and "LOTTELIA", so you shouldn't have any trouble with the signal.
Utsunomiya_City_Free_Wi-Fi
Provider: Utsunomiya City
Usage time/frequency: 30 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: Can be used in the Utsunomiya East Exit area.
Ooya Kannnon / Heiwa Kannon / Peace Kannon
There are more stone statues in Utsunomiya than just the gyoza statue. The oldest stone Buddha in Japan, "Ooya Kannon", and the 27-meter-tall "Heiwa Kannon" statue are also a must-see. The Oya stone that is the source of the "Ooya Kannon" and the "Oya stone culture" that surrounds it were registered as a Japanese cultural heritage in 1955. In fact, it is said that the material used for the Utsunomiya gyoza statue is also Oya stone.
Courtesy of:Utsunomiya convention and visitors bureau
Utsunomiya_City_Free_Wi-Fi
Provider: Utsunomiya City
Usage time/frequency: 30 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: You can use it at Oya Park near Heiwa Kannon.
Mobility Resort Motegi
Tochigi Prefecture is home to a circuit that hosts top-level motor sports events such as the SUPER GT. There are plenty of attractions on the grounds, including the Honda Collection Hall, which displays valuable sports cars and bikes, including legendary racing cars. There is also an amusement park, camping, indoor athletics, and more, so you can have fun all day long.
Recommended for family trips
Honda-Collection-Hall_Wi-Fi
Provider: Mobility Resort Motegi
Usage time/frequency: 120 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: Available in the Honda Collection Hall.
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Provider: Mobility Resort Motegi
Usage time/frequency: 60 minutes/time, unlimited frequency
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect: Available
Main Wi-Fi spots: Available at the Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel.
Using free Wi-Fi at your destination more conveniently
As we have introduced, there are not many free Wi-Fi spots in Tochigi Prefecture. Even when you try to find a Wi-Fi spot, it can be difficult to find one. In such cases, the smartphone app "Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect" is useful.
With "Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect", you can search for nearby Wi-Fi spots using the map in the app.
A whole range of safe free Wi-Fi.
The Android version automatically connects you, and the iOS version also greatly reduces the time it takes to connect.
Of course, it's not just for finding. The Android version will automatically connect you to available free Wi-Fi, so you won't get lost because you don't know the network name. What's more, all the Wi-Fi supported by this app is highly reliable, so it's difficult to connect to suspicious Wi-Fi. Using it makes free Wi-Fi easy, and it's also safe. You can concentrate on enjoying your trip!
Related link: Is Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect really safe? A comparison with not using the app
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Let's visit Tochigi Prefecture more casually
In addition to the places introduced in this article, Tochigi Prefecture is full of places to see, and there are many hidden spots that you won't be able to see in a single day. Please be sure to visit them.
