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Kanuma鹿沼
Kanuma is a half-day stop for the Furumine Shrine and its tengu masks, not a base. Pass through on the way to Nikko or Utsunomiya.
Kanuma, a small city in Tochigi Prefecture, is known for the Furumine Shrine and its collection of over 200 tengu masks. The city is a quiet detour between Nikko and Utsunomiya, best for travellers interested in folklore and mask carving. Most visitors spend 2–3 hours here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kanuma110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kanuma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyKanuma is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by Narita Express and Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then local train to Kanuma.).
- Getting aroundKanuma is walkable around the station and shrine area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen or soba¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Beerdraught / can¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4)
- Museum or sight ticketShrine entryFree–¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by Narita Express and Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then local train to Kanuma.) · HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 2 h by Keikyu line and Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then local train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kanuma: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Kanuma is walkable around the station and shrine area. Local buses run to Furumine Shrine (about 20 min). A taxi from the station to the shrine costs about ¥2,000–3,000.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kanuma Station area
A few business hotels and guesthouses; convenient for trains.
Utsunomiya
Larger city 20 min away by train; more accommodation and dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed or guesthouse1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Bus to Furumine Shrine, round trip1 × ¥1,000 · check | ¥1,000 |
| Taxi from station to shrine, one way1 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,150 |
| Trip total≈ ¥12,650 per person per day, bed included | ¥12,650≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen or soba | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer: draught / can | ¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Bus ride | ¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Shrine entry | Free–¥500 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Furumine Shrine is about 8 km (5 mi) from the station; check bus times in advance.Furumine Shrine is about 5 mi (8 km) from the station; check bus times in advance.
- Most shops and restaurants close by 18:00.Most shops and restaurants close by 6:00 PM.
- The shrine may have limited hours in winter; check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kanuma Station → Furumine Shrine, bus: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), about 20 min (check)
- Kanuma Station → Furumine Shrine, taxi: ¥2,000–3,000 (≈ US$14–25), about 15 min
- Kanuma → Utsunomiya, JR: about ¥300 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kanuma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Furumine Shrine and local mask workshops.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Bus schedule page for the Furumine Shrine route.
Sources
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