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City in Kantō, Japan
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Sano (佐野) is a city in Tochigi prefecture, Japan, adjacent to Ashikaga, Tatebayashi, Tochigi, Kanuma and Midori.
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かたくりの里
Katakuri is pink-flowered species of trout lily, belonging to the lily family. Enjoy the sweet, light purple blooming katakuri flowers. Blooms can be seen from the middle of March until early April every year.
唐沢山
A natural park filled with Japanese red pine in autumn. Provided with hiking courses, you are able to enjoy everything from azaleas to red leaves according to the seasons. Remains of a ruined castle site from the Warring States Period. Visitors can still see the foetress remains at Mount Karasawa castle.
城山公園
Known as one of the city's symbol by Sano citizen. Famous spot for sakura and azalea, this park is always packed with visitors especially during peak viewing seasons in spring. Closed on M, 2nd Th of the month.
梅林公園
140 white-blossomed and 80 red-blossomed plum trees. There are also sakura and azalea trees planted in the garden.
蓬莱山
Mt. Hourai has flourished as a holy place. A promenade is provided for pedestrians. Seasonal nature is beautiful, especially colored leaves in autumn.
出流原弁天池
Filled with carp swimming gracefully, Izuruhara Benten Ike was formed when water welled up from the limestone layer. the cleanliness of the water makes this lake one of the top 100 clearest waters in Japan's ranking.
佐野厄除け大師
'Yaku' means misfortune; 'yoke' means protection; 'taishi' means monk. Over 1 million worshippers come, especially during New Year Festival, pray for their own safety. Daily open.
葛生化石館
Approximately 550 specimens (fossils, rocks and minerals), mostly from Kuzu (Sano City), from the exhibit of this museum. Closed on: M, day after a holiday.
吉澤記念美術館
Displaying a lot of Japanese art painting and pottery art from Edo era. Closed on:Mon, Next day of holiday, Year-end and Nwe Year.
佐野郷土博物館
From clay pot warrior flag, many relics associated with region are displayed. Closed on: M, day after a holiday, last day of month, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
いちご狩り(アグリタウン)
Sano is one of the famous places growing Tochiotome strawberries. Fresh and tasty strawberries are available directly from farms.Reservation are preferable. Closed on:Jun-Nov (strawberry picking)
飛駒和紙会館
Experience making Japanese Hikoma paper that has a long tradition and history. Closed on: M F. Reservation required, Paper making ¥200.
(藍染) Experience dyeing your own handkerchief or even hijab! Very old and traditional way of indigo dyeing passed on from centuries ago in Japan.
蓬山ログビレッジ
Outdoor recreation spot equipped with a cottage, bathhouse, tennis court, and playground equipment made from logwood. Accommodation facility is also provided. Closed on:Tuesday Reservation required:Hotel charges ¥10,800.
(あきやま学寮、ウッドランド森沢、古代生活体験村）Multi-purpose accommodation facilities that are suitable for families or groups. Besides staying in a real log house, this hostel also provides a multi-purpose hall, training rooms, large indoor bath, barbeque house and the Akiyamaga Restaurant to be used for various purposes. Log houses are surrounded by a forest located at the bank of the Morisawa River. Enjoy the crisp air and the refreshing murmuring of the river. Ancient life can be experienced in this village. There are four earth-lodge type houses and two cave-type houses. Closed on: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservation required: hotel charges ¥15,120.
佐野市こどもの国
The thems of children's park are adventure, creation, and discovery. Closed on Mon,2nd Thur.
日光軒
An excellent Ramen Shop just by Sano Station (JR & Tobu Line), which offers Traditional Ramen as well as Halal Ramen
若葉
Halal correspondence. Reservation required.
ホテルサンルート佐野(アルカディア)
Halal correspondence.
鉄板ダイニング サン
Halal correspondence.
ナワブサダ(イオンモール佐野新都市内)
Halal correspondence.
Halal correspondence.
Sun Route Hotel
佐野プレミアム・アウトレット
Approximately 170 stores of famous international and Japanese brands. Modeled after a town on the east coast of the United States. Closed on 3rd Thursday in Feb.
道の駅どまんなかたぬま
A lot of Sano specialties are available and other delicious cuisines. 'Ashiyu'(foodbath) originating from the Tanuma Hotspring for free is also available. Illuminations at night during winter. Closed on Wednesday.
佐野市観光物産会館
As center of souvenirs of the city, this store has 800 items made in Sano. Daily open.
By bus
The bus terminal in Sano is located at the Sano Premium Outlets.
By car
Take the Sano-Fujioka exit from the Tōhoku Expressway and follow National Route 50 west toward Sano, Ashikaga.
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