Sano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 ฿2,030 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿2,030
฿2,233 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
No USB power sockets in the room. Shower has no thermostat.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2019

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 ฿1,365 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿1,365
฿1,651 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Sano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ashikaga Flower Park and Shiroyama Park are ...
7.2/10 Good! (146 reviews)
スタフは本当に良かった！！

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2022

Hotel Select Inn Sano Ekimae
Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

3.5 out of 5
5-12 Utsunomiya Honcho Utsunomiya Tochigi
The price is ฿1,036 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,036
฿1,253 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Utsunomiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (934 reviews)
Room was clean and quiet. Good location too. Since a lot of my friends in Utsunomiya, I will come back.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande
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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! (99 reviews)
Great amenities

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (117 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 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

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

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

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

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

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

Things to do

Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo to Sano Premium Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo to Sano Premium Outlets

฿5,876
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo to Sano Premium Outlets
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