Kanahan Ryokan and Tochigi-Edo Cuisine

Get a glimpse of the Edo period through historic buildings, old-style streets, and traditional cuisine

Kanahan Ryokan, located in the heart of Tochigi City, opened during the An’ei era (1772–1781). Currently, the oldest building in this inn is the one built in 1918 to accommodate officers when they came to Tochigi for large-scale army training at Tochigi Junior High School (currently Tochigi Senior High School). Kan’in-no-miya family (a branch of the Imperial Family) later stayed in this building, too. There are traditional Japanese storehouses and architecture here and there throughout the inn, allowing visitors to have a relaxing stay in the nostalgic atmosphere. The inn has guestrooms for small groups like couples, as well as rooms in an annex perfect for accommodating large groups for a long stay. Experience the atmosphere of the Edo period through the old townscape and Tochi-Edo cuisine. Tochi-Edo cuisine consists of original dishes inspired by local meals and dishes from the Edo period reproduced using copies of recipes. Culinary creativity brings out the flavor of each ingredient to give a delightful surprise to those who are accustomed to the modern taste.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	5-2 Yorozucho, Tochigi-city, Tochigi, Japan
Telephone Number	81-282-22-0108
Website	https://www.kanahan-ryokan.jp/
Business Hours	Check-in 16:00 Check-out 10:00 Lunch 11:30-14:00
Days Closed for Business	Lunch holidays: Sundays, public holidays, Mondays, and the first Tuesday of each month
Price	Lunch: Edo Gozen (reservations required for 2 or more people) : 2,200 yen, 3,850 yen
DIRECTIONS	■Car ・About 10 minutes from Tochigi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway ・About 2 hours from Narita International Airport
Map Code	64 778 286*08

Southern Area

This area boasts evocative historical buildings and townscapes, such as the Ashikaga School, known for being the oldest school in Japan, and Kura no Machi, a district where buildings from the mid-19th century, a time when the area prospered as a commercial district, still stand. At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can see 350 blooming wisteria flowers, flowing downward from above, creating a world of enchantment.