Discover the Best Places to Live and Desired Areas in Tochigi Prefecture for 2026

Overview of the 2026 Tochigi Living Rankings

Daitou Kentaku Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has conducted an extensive survey on residential satisfaction, resulting in the "Tochigi Living Satisfaction Rankings 2026" and "Tochigi Desired Area Rankings 2026." This survey represents one of the largest residential satisfaction studies to date.

Tochigi Living Satisfaction Rankings 2026

The top three cities in Tochigi for living satisfaction are as follows:
1. Mibu Town (Shimotsuga District)
2. Utsunomiya City
3. Kaminokawa Town (Kawachi District)

Mibu Town: A Historical Hub

Mibu Town, located in the southern part of the prefecture, stands out as the most populous town in Tochigi. It boasts a rich history, having been a post town on the Nikkō Highway and the site of the Mibu Domain's castle. Mibu is famously known as the