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Utsunomiya

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Ohya History Museum

4.5

605 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Oyamachi 909

This museum is at the site of a former quarry in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Apart from introducing guests to the history of Oya stone mining and its techniques, it displays tools used for hand excavation between Japan’s feudal era and the 1950s in its exhibition hall. At a depth of 30 meters, the quarry spans a vast 20 thousand square meters, producing a mysterious world like an underground temple or the inside of a pyramid. It is also used as a location for shooting films and television dramas, as well as a concert venue.

We decided to go here because it was very different from the normal touristy attractions. But let me tell you it didn’t disappoint the way it is set up is amazing. Lights set in such a way to enhance...
Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine

4.0

280 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Baba Dori 1-1-1

This shrine to the 2,486-meter-high sacred mountain Mt. Futaara is also the tutelary shrine of Nikko. The temple's massive precinct covers some 3,400 hectares that includes the Nikko Mountains, which are part of Nikko National Park, as well as the Kegon Falls, the descending Irohazaka route, and Shinkyo Bridge, an important cultural asset.

This ancient shrine is in middle of city, and is pretty peaceful as well. Need to climb a few stairs to reach the top, isnt much of a problem for anyone with average health. The compound is also...
Roadside Station Utsunomiya Romantic-mura

3.5

194 Reviews

Transportation

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Nissatomachi Hei 254

Stopped for a night on a camping car/RV trip - Parking Area 1 is for overnight stays. Quiet place - only negative was slightly worn/cold toilets - but OH!!! The park facilities are lovely (closes at...
Oya-ji Temple (Oya Kannon)

4.0

197 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Oyamachi 1198

This Tendai Sect Buddhist temple in Oya Town, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi has been built surrounded by a cavern. Within the temple are 10 stone carvings of buddha carved directly into the cavern wall including Japan’s oldest statue of the goddess Kannon (the Oya thousand-armed Kannon). These historical artifacts have led the temple to have been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, even today the temple draws many visitors.

We have followed Kobo Daishi around Japan, so no wonder that we came here. The temple was founded by him and the thousand-armed Kannon is said to have been his work. In addition to this figure...
Utsunomiya Zoo

4.0

89 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Kamikanaimachi 552-2

This zoo in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture has a theme of “Nature, Animals, and Kids.” It raises about 90 animal species, including lions, giraffes, and Asian elephants. You can see the animals up close and feed and pet some of the smaller ones. Pony rides are popular with the kids. There is also an amusement park on the grounds, a pool that’s open in summer, and a winter fishing pond. A visit provides a day of fun for the whole family.

It is not so big zoo. But you can enjoy water some animals near. You can see white lions and white tigers both. ホワイトライオンとホワイトタイガーが両方観られる数少ない動物園です。宇都宮駅からバスで30分程度で行くことができます。
Matsugamine Catholic Church

4.0

107 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Matsugamine 1-1-5

This church is located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Built from Oya-ishi stone, the church is known as being one of the largest Romanesque buildings still in existence. It has also been chosen as a national Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government. Visitors can tour the church and its grounds. The church is not just visited by many tourists; it is also used as a venue for weddings and other events by locals.

This church is built with stones from the Oya Quarry. Othere than its stones relevance, the church is just like any other modern churches. The church is within a short walking distance from Tobu...
Utsunomiya Museum of Art

4.5

46 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Nagaokachou 1077

An art museum in Utsunomiya City. Their collection brings together modern art, posters, and designer furniture that focus on the themes of Art and the Region, Art and Life, and Art and the Environment. They also display works of art from local Utsunomiya artists. The museum holds special exhibitions and art related workshops as well as nature viewing excursions into Utsunomiya's Cultural Forest.

マグリットの「大家族」を見たくて訪れた。完全な抽象絵画は好きではないが、マグリットのように部分、部分はリアリズムなのに全体のテーマが謎めいている絵は何となく惹かれる。コレクション展では、ほかにも何点かいい作品があった。企画展の方は「リヒテンシュタインの至宝展」を開催していたが、こちらは肖像画や宗教画が多く、今ひとつ好きにはなれなかった。
Ryumon Furusato Mingeikan

4.0

67 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Nasukarasuyama-shi Taki 414

"This craft hall is located near Ryumon Waterfall, said to be the home of a dragon. The hall's terrace and observatory offer a sweeping view of the fall. The hall contains dragon-themed exhibits and also introduces local folk tales and legends via animated movies, and visitors can come in contact with stories handed down in the Karasuyama area as well as the legend of the dragon of Ryumon Waterfall. It is said you will find love and experience increased luck if you pray to the dragon figure in the hall's ""dragon cave."" The hall is a five-minute walk from Taki Station. The hall also sells local specialty prodcuts."

I love this waterfall I also like the Coke Premium that was sold in the shop its about 330 yen. I was enjoying myself with the Dragon and the fall was really peaceful.
Kitsuregawa Soutome Onsen

4.0

44 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Pref. Sakurashi Sotome 2114

This day-trip hot spring facility in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture draws from an aromatic sulfur spring that is said to help people with nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, or digestive troubles. The spring stands out for the sulfur in the air making it an emerald green in the morning and a milky white at night.

入浴料は1300円に値上がりしています。コロナの影響で、入口で問診票のような「ご来店帳」に記入する必要があります。これがまた細かい文字でたくさん書いてあり、「観光や通りすがりを目的とした来場はお断り」らしく、いろいろと気を使って記入しなければならず、面倒くさいです。館内に入ってからも「ペットボトルの持ち込み不可」とか「ここは１-２人用のテーブルです」（大広間のテーブルに）とか約束ごとや、禁...
Tochigi Science Museum

4.5

42 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Nishikawatamachi 567

This science museum is located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It has many fun exhibits for children to familiarize themselves with science. The exhibition hall has six areas designed with the theme, ʻScience All Around You.ʼ Many of the exhibits, including the popular science station on the second floor, are made to educate the children by seeing, touching, and experiencing the science. A family can leisurely enjoy the science museum, which also has a planetarium, and an area for rides.

Great adventure for the kids, full of fascinating exhibits, hands-on activities, and excellent demonstrations. There are some explanations in English, and the exhibits are interesting even without...
Bell Sakura no Yu

4.0

25 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Youtou 6-5-31

This day trip hot spring facility in Utsunomiya City offers outdoor baths which visitors can enjoy free-flowing spring water drawn directly from the source, as well as an artificial carbonated spring known to be good for healthy skin, four different types of indoor bath, bedrock bath, and three different types of sauna. You'll also find a 230-seat restaurant, a banquet hall, and facilities for relaxing after leaving the bath.

お風呂エリアだけに入られる基本の入浴コースで入場しました。露天風呂エリアがとても充実していて楽しめました。これが800円ほどで体験できるとはコスパはかなり高かったです。またお風呂以外にも飲食や休憩コーナーも充実していました。お勧めできるスパです。
The Grand Spa Nandaimon

3.5

23 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Imaizumi 3-2-18

The baths at this day-trip hot spring bathhouse are fed from a spring which comes from 1,200 meters below ground. There are many baths to enjoy including hot and warm outdoor baths for the men and a cypress bath with pleasing scent that good for the skin for the women. The bathhouse also offers a bedrock bath and relaxation area as well as a restaurant which serves Nandaimon yakiniku BBQ.

良い面と、悪い面がある。良い面は、脱衣場、浴場ともにとても広い。それから清潔。サウナが３種ある。風呂の数が多め。内風呂のいくつかは、かなり広い。悪い面は、都市にあるスパらしく風情がない。露天風呂は狭く、岩で囲まれて、入りにくい。あと、天然温泉だという割に、体の芯からポカポカ温まる感じがしない。湯治とか、風情を求める人だと、つまらないと思う。出張などで宇都宮に来て、軽く汗を流したい人...
Former Shinohara Family Residence

4.0

44 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Imaizumi 1-4-33

The current building was constructed in 1895 and is designated as a national important cultural property as a rare example of machiya architecture in the region.

Although many of the outbuildings on this property burned during WWII, the house and 3 of its stone warehouse survived and have been beautifully preserved. In the house visitors can see how...
Tagesan Fudoson Temple

4.0

24 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Tagemachi 563

Records state this ancient Buddhist temple was established in 822. Located halfway up Mt. Tage on the northwest side of Utsunomiya City, the temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Acala, who is viewed as an avatar of Vairocana. The temple holds a fire walking festival, usually on the third Sunday in May, which involves the creation of a massive homa consecrated fire to pray for protection from misfortune, better luck, and sound health. Participation is not limited to adherents of Shugendo ascetic practices, and members of the general public can also participate for free. Utsunomiya is said to be a mecca for cycling, and is the location of the Japan Cup Cycle Road Race, the biggest bicycle race in Asia. In turn, this temple is famous for holding a special ceremony before the race for teams who request it to pray for their safety.

多氣山不動尊は真言宗智山派下野の霊場多氣山不動尊...
Iwamura Kazuo Ehon-no-Oka Art Museum

4.5

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnakagawamachi Koisago 3097

An art museum in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture. Managed by Iwamura Kazuo, author of beloved picture books such as the 14 Little Mice series and the Little Squirrel series, the exhibits center around the themes of picture books and nature. Inside the museum you'll find three exhibition spaces along with a small hall, a reading corner, and a shop which sells picture books and goods. In the tea room you can enjoy handmade cakes while passing the time away.

子どもたちに読み聞かせを行っていた本の著者の美術館に行ってきました。豊かな自然の中にある、綺麗な美術館でした。いわむらかずお先生がちょうどいらして、レストランにて先生がスタッフの方々と談笑される姿をしばらく眺める事もできました。広く静かなスペースに絵や本が展示されていて、じっくりと楽しむ事ができます。また、レストランにて軽食を頂きました。心癒される環境だと思います。
Tochigi Prefectural Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Mutsumichou 2-2

This museum in Utsunomiya City is located in Tochigi Central Park and collects, preserves, and researches materials relating to Tochigi's nature and culture. Their permanent exhibits look at Tochigi's history from the geological age to present times as well as introduce you to the Nikko region's insects, flora, and fauna. There are also special exhibitions on a variety of subjects.

宇都宮駅から路線バスで大谷資料館に行き、そぬ帰りで立ち寄りました。開館50周年を記念して過去の企画展覧会など作品を展示した『題名のない展覧会』が開催されていました。様々作品が展示されていて良かったです◯
Wakayama Farm

4.0

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tochigi Utsunomiya-shi Takaragihoncho 2018

This multi-generational bamboo farm boasts 24 hectares of beautifully maintained bamboo thickets that stretch as far as the eye can see. From April to June, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including foraging for bamboo shoots, drinking matcha tea out of bamboo cups, bamboo crafts, and bamboo hammocking. It is also possible take strolls through the bamboo thickets, which are illuminated at night. Relying on the lights from their borrowed paper lantern, visitors can enjoy experience that can only be described as otherworldly.

散歩にちょうど良い広さ(のんびり歩いて30分)映画やCMのロケに使われているのも納得できる感じで、コスプレして写真や動画を撮る目的で訪れても満足出来そう。平日だったのですいていました。
Tochigi Prefecture Central Park

4.0

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Mutsumichou 2-50

"This park in Mutsumi-cho, Utsunomiya City has a theme of ""Water, Greenery, and Culture."" It's arranged like a strolling garden and has a Western style sunken garden centered on a pond, as well as a Japanese garden. Their Green Consultation Center holds horticultural exhibits and other events. The Tochigi Prefectural Museum is also on the grounds."

１２月に池に反射するメタセコイアを見に行きました。一部紅葉も残っていて、遊歩道や日本庭園エリアも楽しめました。水辺が多く、ウォーキングに最適です。
Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art

4.0

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Nasu-gun Nakagawamachi Bato 116-9

The museum exhibits approximately 4,200 works by Hiroshige Utagawa and Ukiyoe prints of the Utagawa school, including Meiji prints by Seichika Kobayashi, works by Kiyoo Kawamura, Ukiyoe prints and crafts. The building was designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.

This museum offers a beautify of design by Mr. Kengo Kuma and ukiyoe the collections of Mr. Aoki. Both are amazing. Many of the building materials are from Tochigi prefecture beautifully harmonized...
Kinu Green Park

4.5

14 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Shioyaguntakanezawamachi Houshakuji 86-1

A park located in Shioya County, Tochigi Prefecture. Situated on the flood plain of the Kinu River, visitors to the park's vast grounds can enjoy a variety of leisure facilities, including rental bicycles, an aquatic obstacle course, a baseball field, and tennis courts. Various seasonal flowering plants bloom in the park, and many visitors come to view the park's field of cosmos when they blossom in October. Straddling the Kinu River, the park is divided into the Hoshakuji area on the left bank and the Shirasawa area on the right bank.

Great park that attract less attention. The water athletic is with very interesting and challenging to teenagers, even our 6 years old kid is enjoying very much with most of the climbs.

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Tochigi Areas

Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.