Weekend trips from Tokyo have become a norm for travellers feeling overwhelmed by Japan's bustling metropolis. Once you get your flight to Tokyo from Singapore, you will be able to build a small holiday period with plenty of activities. It also doesn't hurt that there are so many places in the Kantō region accessible via an easy shinkansen (bullet train) ride. You can enjoy Japan's gorgeous countryside, fascinating history, and regional food specialities this way. One of them is the Tochigi Prefecture (Tochigi-ken). Its capital city Utsunomiya is only 50 mins away from Tokyo or Ueno station via the JR Tohoku line. The trip is also…
