TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER449 / SHIOYA

Japan · Tochigi

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Shioya

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Photograph of Sanuki Stone Buddha塩谷町
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Shioya is a town in Tochigi. The Sanuki Stone Buddha beside the Kinu River and forested Shojinzawa Springs offer different experiences. Check transport between destinations and forest-path conditions before choosing one.

This guide covers places within Shioya, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Photograph of Sanuki Stone Buddha01

A first-visit stop

Sanuki Stone Buddha

佐貫石仏

A Dainichi Nyorai Buddha outlined on a large cliff beside the Kinu River. Weathering can make the outline difficult to see. Check permitted viewing areas and current access.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide
Photograph of Shojinzawa Springs02

A first-visit stop

Shojinzawa Springs

尚仁沢湧水

Springs in the forest of Mount Takahara. The July 2015 photograph shows somewhat increased water flow. Check weather, forest paths and local restrictions, and do not collect plants.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

The town's Shioya Brand guide introduces local rice. Check origin, variety, current availability and preparation.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.