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Tochigi Edo Cuisine

Experience Edo-Style Dishes in "Koedo" Tochigi

Koedo Tochigi, where Edo atmosphere still lingers
During the Edo period, Tochigi City flourished as a lodging town along the Nikko Kaido highway and as a hub of river transport. Preserving much of its Edo-period charm, it is often referred to as “Koedo” (Little Edo), alongside Kawagoe and Sawara.

A fusion of tradition and innovation – Tochigi Edo Cuisine
To let visitors enjoy the unique taste of Edo-style dishes, experts have been researching recipes from the Edo period since 2015, adapting them by blending with local ingredients and techniques. The result is “Tochigi Edo Cuisine,” a modern yet traditional dining experience.

On your next visit to Tochigi’s Kurano-machi (Warehouse District), in addition to sightseeing and enjoying a boat ride that recalls the Edo atmosphere, you can also savor Tochigi Edo Cuisine, offering a refined taste of history.

For a list of restaurants serving Tochigi Edo Cuisine: https://tochigi-edo.jp/shop

Basic Information

Address Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number 0282-25-2356
Website http://tochigi-edo.jp/
Business Hours Vary by restaurant
Days Closed for Business Vary by restaurant

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.

Seasons in Tochigi