Sano Travel Guide

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Inside Wakabayashi foundry which is hidden in the back roads of Sano city. It's one of the remaining foundies for 'Tenmyo Imono'. The longest lasting metal casting methods in Japan. (started 1,100 years ago !).
Inside Wakabayashi foundry which is hidden in the back roads of Sano city. It's one of the remaining foundies for 'Tenmyo Imono'. The longest lasting metal casting methods in Japan. (started 1,100 years ago !).
Traditional Japanese room from Edo period in Wakabayashi foundry. (Hidden in the back streets of Sano city, Tochigi prefecture) It's one of the remaining foundies for 'Tenmyo Imono'. The longest lasting metal casting methods in Japan. (started 1,100 years ago !).
Izuruhara Benten Pond.
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Candeo Hotels Sano

Candeo Hotels Sano

3 out of 5
2038-1 Etsu-mei Sano Tochigi-ken
The price is £56 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£56
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Sano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ashikaga Flower Park and Sano Premium Outlet ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (223 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Candeo Hotels Sano
Hotel Select Inn Sano Ekimae

Hotel Select Inn Sano Ekimae

3 out of 5
Wakamatsu-cho 656-66 Sano Tochigi
The price is £42 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£42
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Sano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ashikaga Flower Park and Shiroyama Park are ...
7.4/10 Good! (148 reviews)
スタフは本当に良かった！！

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2022

Hotel Select Inn Sano Ekimae
Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae Annex

Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae Annex

3.5 out of 5
3-6-5, Ekimae-dori Utsunomiya Tochigi
The price is £45 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£45
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Utsunomiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shinohara House and Utsunomiya Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
The staff were very courteous. The room was very clean, and the amenities were great.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae Annex
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko

Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko

4 out of 5
1550-6 Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this holiday home in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Nikkō Woodcarving Center are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
This property was beautiful, I wish I could have stayed longer. Great kitchen, spa room with bath, everything you needed and everything felt brand new. Location was a bit out of town and was either a bus, taxi or a long walk uphill. This was my favorite property in Japan. I would definitely stay ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko
Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

3 out of 5
23-1 Hoden Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Cryptomeria Avenue are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
Room was great. Clean, full of quality amenities, comfortable bed, cool tech. Nice bath, free drinks in fridge, and tooth brushes, bathroom kits available in bathroom. Not the greatest location — but of a walk to town. Went in off-season (December) and it was hard to find food. The check-in process ...

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden
Nikko Cottage FU-SHA

Nikko Cottage FU-SHA

2.5 out of 5
8-22,Takumi-cho Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this cottage in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (179 reviews)
Host was amazing and went above and beyond. We were very thankful and felt very welcome. Beautiful location.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Nikko Cottage FU-SHA
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Popular places to visit

Sano Premium Outlet

3/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Sano Premium Outlet during your stay in Sano. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Sano Premium Outlet

Sano City Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sano City Museum during your trip to Sano. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Sano City Museum

Soshuji Yakuyoke Daishi Temple

After visiting Soshuji Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sano. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Soshuji Yakuyoke Daishi Temple

Suzumenomiya Shrine

Suzumenomiya Shrine is just one of the places to see in Sano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Suzumenomiya Shrine

Kuzu Fossil Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kuzu Fossil Museum in Sano. Wander the forests or discover the area's hot springs.

Kuzu Fossil Museum

Tanaka Shozo's Former House

Learn about the local history of Sano when you spend time at Tanaka Shozo's Former House. Wander the forests or discover the area's hot springs.

Tanaka Shozo's Former House

Cities near Sano

Just a few steps away from the station on the way to the gorge I happened to chance upon the first day of the Kanto Chrysanthemum Fair! While missing the autumn leaves I was glad to see some v beautiful chrysanthemums!

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