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Tochigi Prefecture
Japanese: 栃木県
Tochigi-ken
Map of Japan with Tochigi highlighted
Capital Utsunomiya
Region Kantō
Island Honshū
Governor Tomikazu Fukuda
Area (rank) 6,408.28 km² (20th)
 - % water 0.2%
Population  (January 1, 2003)
 - Population 2,011,313 (20th)
 - Density 314 /km²
Districts 6
Municipalities 31
ISO 3166-2 JP-09
Website English web site
Prefectural Symbols
 - Flower Yashio tsutsuji
(Rhododendron albrechtii)
 - Tree Japanese horse chestnut
(Aesculus turbinata)
 - Bird Blue-and-white Flycatcher
(Cyanoptila cyanomelana)
 - Fish
Symbol of Tochigi Prefecture
Symbol of Tochigi Prefecture
Flag of Tochigi Prefecture
The flag of Tochigi Prefecture.

Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県, Tochigi-ken) is a special area in Japan. It is called a prefecture. Tochigi is located in the Kantō region on the island of Honshu. The main city and capital of Tochigi is Utsunomiya.

What is the history of Tochigi Prefecture?

Tochigi Prefecture was created from an older area called Shimotsuke Province. This means its history goes back a long time.

Famous historical sites in Tochigi

Tochigi is home to a very important place called Nikko Toshogu. This site is so special that it is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is located in the city of Nikkō.

Where is Tochigi Prefecture located?

Tochigi is in the central part of Japan's main island, Honshu. It shares its borders with several other prefectures. These include Ibaraki Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture.

Natural beauty and national parks

A large part of Tochigi Prefecture is covered by beautiful nature. About 21% of the prefecture's total land area is protected as National Parks. These parks help keep the natural environment safe.

Important shrines and temples

Tochigi Prefecture has many important religious sites. Two of the main Shinto shrines, known as ichinomiya, are Futarasan jinja and Futarayama jinja. These are places where people go to worship.

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