Tobu World Square

Tobu World Square is a theme park located in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Under the theme “Preserve the world’s ruins and architectural culture,” it meticulously recreates and exhibits famous buildings and historic heritage sites from around the world at a 1:25 scale.

Opened in 1993, it has become popular as a unique attraction where visitors can feel as though they are “traveling around the world in one day.”

🌍 Six Zones for a Journey Around the World
The park is divided into six zones by world culture and region. In total, 102 structures are on display, 48 of which are registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
Each work is created with official permission from the architects or rights holders, and every detail is faithfully reproduced.
In addition, figures about 7 cm tall are placed around the buildings, vividly depicting people living in streets and towns across the world. Looking up at the buildings from the same eye level as the dolls creates the immersive feeling of standing on a real city corner.

🇯🇵 Modern Japan Zone
This zone focuses on modern Japanese architecture, and Tokyo Skytree (26 meters tall) is the tallest exhibit in the park. It faithfully recreates the real structure’s height of 634 meters at 1:25 scale.
Other iconic buildings symbolizing Japanese cities, such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Station, are also displayed, allowing visitors to enjoy a modern urban landscape.

🇺🇸 America Zone
This area features iconic American landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the White House, and New York’s skyscrapers.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of American freedom and independence, while the White House is reproduced with great precision, down to the exterior of the building that houses the Oval Office.
In addition, a scene from the classic film West Side Story is recreated, adding the fun of spotting hidden details throughout the streetscape.

🇪🇬 Egypt Zone
Here, ancient Egyptian structures such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Abu Simbel Temple, and the Sphinx are recreated. Even the desert scenery is rendered realistically, and in winter, snow may accumulate, creating a fantastical landscape.
Figures modeled after ancient Egyptians are also placed throughout the area, allowing visitors to imagine the culture and daily life of the time.

🌏 Asia Zone
This area brings together the cultures and architecture of countries across Asia, featuring representative buildings from China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, and more.
One of the most popular exhibits is India’s Taj Mahal. Its beautiful marble structure and delicate ornamentation are magnificently reproduced.
In 2019, Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn) in Bangkok, Thailand, was newly added. Centered around its 75-meter main pagoda, it faithfully reproduces floral decorations made with Chinese porcelain and sculptures of mythical creatures, creating an exotic and enchanting scene.
Other landmarks representing Asia, such as the Great Wall of China, are also on display, allowing visitors to appreciate the rich diversity of Asian culture and architectural beauty.

🇪🇺 Europe Zone
This zone gathers famous buildings from across Europe, including the Parthenon (Greece), Sagrada Família (Spain), and the Eiffel Tower (France).
Sagrada Família is especially impressive because even its under-construction appearance is realistically represented, making it a popular exhibit that showcases the artistry of craftsmanship.

🏯 Japan Zone (Historic Buildings)
In addition to the Modern Japan Zone, Tobu World Square also has a Japan Zone featuring traditional Japanese architecture.
Here, historic structures that represent Japan, such as Himeji Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Itsukushima Shrine, are meticulously recreated.
These buildings, where the beauty of Japanese aesthetics and master craftsmanship shines, stand out even alongside ruins and structures from overseas, reminding visitors once again of Japan’s cultural appeal.

🌐 Other World Zone
This area brings together iconic buildings from around the world, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy) and the Sydney Opera House (Australia).
Touring this zone gives you the feeling of having traveled all the way around the globe.

🌿 Harmony of Craftsmanship and Nature
The appeal of Tobu World Square lies not only in its buildings, but also in its exquisite decorations and the natural beauty surrounding them.
The sculptures, reliefs, and stained glass applied to the buildings are all handcrafted by artisans, with every detail realistically reproduced.
In addition, about 20,000 plants in the park, 99% of which are real, add color throughout the seasons.
From spring cherry blossoms, to summer fresh greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes, the world’s famous architecture reveals different expressions throughout the year.

📸 Photo Spots and Ways to Enjoy the Park
Photo spot signs are placed throughout the park, allowing visitors to take trick-art photos that make it look as though they are “lifting” or “holding up” the buildings.
Be sure not to miss the signs and check them out as a souvenir of your visit.
Free guided tours are also available, offering fun explanations of the exhibits’ backstories, production secrets, and hidden highlights.

🐾 Facilities and Services
Tobu World Square is designed so that everyone can enjoy it comfortably.
In addition to restaurants and souvenir shops, the park is equipped with baby beds and nursing rooms, making it a destination enjoyed by couples, families, and seniors alike.
Since 2024, the “Dog-Friendly Day” has been renewed, and visitors can now enter the park every day with their dogs on a leash.
It is also a popular facility for those visiting with pets.

Tobu World Square is a theme park of learning and inspiration, created to pass on the world’s ruins and architectural culture to future generations. Through buildings recreated at 1:25 scale, visitors can feel the diversity of the world’s cultures and history up close. Surrounded by the beauty of the seasons, Tobu World Square offers the experience of a journey around the world, truly making it a “miniature model of the Earth.”
It is a representative sightseeing spot in Nikko and Kinugawa that offers new discoveries and surprises every time you visit.