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Local Information

Otawara City is located in the northeastern part of Tochigi Prefecture.
Bordered by Nasushiobara City to the north and Ibaraki Prefecture to the east,
In the center flows the clear waters of the Naka River, which has the highest number of sweetfish in Japan, and to the west is Nasunogahara.
To the east lies the mountainous area of the Yamizo Mountains,
The melting snow from the mountains becomes a rich water source and provides us with a variety of natural blessings.

Information of the Surrounding Area

  • Tochigi Prefecture Nakagawa Aquatic Park

    In addition to the "Omoshiro Fish Museum" which is the aquarium exhibiting domestic and international freshwater fish, various other facilities such as a fishing pond, a water plaza, and an observation deck are located on site. The park attracts many families on the weekends and holidays.

    2686 Sarado, Otawara City

    https://tnap.jp/

Characteristics of Ohtawara

The city's name comes from the word "Ohtawara" which means an area bountiful in rice and as the word suggests, the city and surrounding area has long been prosperous in agriculture, including rice.
There are many manufacturers involved in foods such as noodles and bottled products. The city has an integrated industry that spans everything from agriculture to food.
There are three main areas: Ohtawara District, Kurobane District, and Yuzukami District, and each area has its own characteristics.

  • Ohtawara District

    The Ohtawara District, which has extensive plains and a high concentration of urban functions, is popular for cultivating crops such as rice, chili peppers, and udo.
    It is also known as the place associated with Yoichi Nasu, who was the hero in the Genpei War.

  • Kurobane District

    The Kurobane District, located at the foot of the Yamizo Mountains, is an area where you can admire the magnificent nature and splendor of temples and shrines.
    Agriculture that takes advantage of the topography is thriving, such as sweetfish from the Naka River, Japan's best black rice grown in terraced rice fields, black tea, and wild vegetables.
    It is also well known that Matsuo Basho, a famous haiku poet, stayed here the longest while traveling along the Oku-no-Hosomichi route, staying for 13 nights, leaving behind many trails of his journey.

  • Yuzukami District

    The Yuzukami District, which has a thriving livestock industry, is also home to the Nakagawa Aquatic Park, where you can observe freshwater fish from all over the world.
    It is also a region with a strong unique culture, with many ancient tombs and history that can be unraveled, such as the largest Tengu mask in Japan.