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Tochigi
Tochigi (栃木県) is a prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan; its capital is Utsunomiya (宇都宮市).
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Tochigi in numbers
In 2025 about 458,000 foreign visitors came to Tochigi — 23rd of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 37,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.2 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 4.3% of all guest nights booked in Tochigi in 2025, down 1.2% on 2024 and +34.1% against 2019.
Visitors from Spain are the most likely to include Tochigi in a trip (8.1% did in 2025), followed by Italy (6.1%) and France (5.7%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 458,000 (rank 23 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 37,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 17.0 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.2 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 475,800 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 4.3% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | -1.2% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +34.1% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Tochigi | 1.1% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | Spain 8.1%, Italy 6.1%, France 5.7% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Tochigi, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C (47°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 7 cm | 212 |
| Feb | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8 cm | 193 |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 2 cm | 194 |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 0 cm | 185 |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 0 cm | 175 |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 0 cm | 118 |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 0 cm | 119 |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 0 cm | 141 |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 217 mm (8.6 in) | 0 cm | 120 |
| Oct | 21°C (71°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 0 cm | 140 |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 0 cm | 166 |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1 cm | 197 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Fukushima Tohoku region · capital Fukushima
- Gunma Kanto region · capital Maebashi
- Saitama Kanto region · capital Saitama
- Ibaraki Kanto region · capital Mito
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Tochigi — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/tochigi/