Properties in Tochigi栃木県
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Tochigi is home to Nikko's UNESCO World Heritage shrines and the Nasu Highland resort area. The prefecture offers a well-balanced mix of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and proximity to Tokyo.
Why buy property in Tochigi
Properties around Nasu and Nikko attract vacation home buyers. The Shinkansen connects Utsunomiya to Tokyo in 50 minutes, making commuter properties viable. Rural areas offer traditional houses at low prices.
Geography and climate
Mountain highlands in the north, flat plains in the south. Hot springs throughout. Cold winters in elevated areas.
Getting there
Capital: Utsunomiya. Shinkansen from Tokyo to Utsunomiya in 50 minutes. Nikko is about 2 hours from central Tokyo by train.
Highlights
- •Nikko — UNESCO World Heritage site
- •Nasu Highland vacation home area
- •Fast Shinkansen commute to Tokyo
- •Famous for gyoza and strawberries
Housing vacancy in Tochigi
949,660
Total homes
160,140
Vacant
16.9%
Vacancy rate
62,080
Abandoned akiya
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.