Yaita

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Facts & Figures

The city Yaita in Tochigi Prefecture is covering an area of 170 square kilometre and has a population of app. 36.000. Since 2004 I have traveled nearly every year to Japan. The rail pass made my life easier to discover all those amazing places in my favorite country.
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History

During the Edo period, Yaita was known as the "inn town" on the main travel route to Nikko Kiado.

Sightseeing spots

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Mt. Happougahara - great hiking area, dont miss in May/June the blossoming of azaleas

Kitaba shrine - built in 795, recognized as a national cultural property

Terayama-kannnon Temple - built in 724, the Kannon statues are designated as a cultural property by the prefecture

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

May

Tsutuji Matsuri (azaleas festival) in the Nagamine Park (2nd Saturday)
Enjoy the full blooming of azaleas in the park and explore the free market nearby.

August

Takahara-yama Triathlon (5th)
Are you fit enough for this 51.5 km challenge (swimming, cycling and marathon)?

Andon-festival (lighting festival) (20th)
Thousands of candles are displayed along a river and creating a unique atmosphere.

October

Yaita Firework festival (mid-October)
It has been held since 2008 and is getting more popular year by year. It is a local festival, but with an impressive setting of 10,000 fireworks.

November

Takahara Marathon (11th)
Wait along the road and support the runners.