[2025 Utsunomiya Attraction] Travel Guide for Oya History Museum - Historic Quarry Mine (Updated May)

This museum introduces Oya stone and is 30 meters underground and 20,000 square meters in size. Dramas and movies have been filmed here, so even if you bring your children, they can learn a lot and it was fun. The admission fee is 800 yen per adult, which is a bit high, but it would be nice if it was a bit cheaper. Junior high and elementary school students also have to pay 400 yen. That night, we stayed in the deluxe room at MYSTAYS again. The room was spacious and we were able to rest comfortably. We would definitely like to go again. That's all ~ #couplestrip

[Access] Take the Oya/Tateiwa bound train from bus stop 6 at the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station for about 30 minutes. Get off at the "Museum Entrance" and walk for 5 minutes. [Points] ~A must-see tourist spot in Utsunomiya~ The "Oya Stone Underground Mine Site" inside the museum is particularly attractive. It's used for various photo shoots and has art pieces on display, so it's worth going! The Oya Museum is far from the station, but it's a must-visit tourist spot. *Information current as of March 2023.

[Access] From JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit No. 6 bus stop, take the Otani/Tateiwa bound bus for about 30 minutes. Get off at the "Museum Entrance" bus stop and walk for 5 minutes. [Points] ~Buy souvenirs that are unique to the Otani Museum!~ Rockside Market combines a souvenir shop and a cafe. In particular, ornaments made from Oya stone are souvenirs that are unique to this place. It's a great place to buy one as a memento of your visit. If you want to take a break after visiting the Otani Museum, there is also a cafe menu. There is also terrace seating, so it looks like it will be fun in the coming season. *Information as of March 2023.

Access: Tochigi Prefecture. There is a large parking lot. Tourist attractions: Photogenic stone walls and rock surfaces Dining & Restaurants: There are stylish cafes and restaurants. It's a beautiful shop that looks like it could be in Tokyo. Shopping: You can buy stone accessories (flower pots, etc.), plates, cups, and cups. It's cool in the summer, so you can have a great time! All photos were taken with an iPhone 11 Pro. They are probably all normal and unedited. You can see the history of how mining methods changed over time from hand digging to machine digging. The stone walls have evenly cut marks, which makes you feel mysterious. #SummerTrip #SummerResort #StoneWall #Trip Quarry

Otani Museum, this is a name that sounds a bit boring. But he is very popular in Japan, and movies, popular band MVs, small concerts, high-end press conferences for international brands, etc., will choose here. This is actually a magical unnatural cave. This was originally a quarry. Since 1919, local people have discovered from a hole that the stone is rich in resources and good in texture. It is suitable for reprocessing and began to dig. It is said that the underground mining site has an area of about 20,000 square meters. The deepest place is 60 meters. There are more than 200 similar quarries in the vicinity, the size may be different, and now they are basically abandoned and flooded by mountains and rivers. From the data, it is also possible to hold a wedding here! However, according to the curator's introduction, it is a pity that it is difficult for foreigners to make an appointment for such a wedding ceremony.

#cityplaybook #familytrip #postandearn Tucked away in Tochigi Prefecture, Utsunomiya might not be the first name that jumps out on a Japan itinerary—but that’s exactly what makes it so special. Known as Japan’s gyoza capital, the city offers far more than dumplings (though those alone are worth the trip). My journey began with food, of course. Utsunomiya Gyoza-kan was my first stop, and from the very first bite, I understood the hype. Light, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and served in dozens of variations—pan-fried, boiled, even deep-fried. The city has over 200 gyoza restaurants, each with its own twist, making it a delicious quest for any foodie. Beyond the food, Utsunomiya surprised me with its vibrant jazz scene. The city celebrates its musical heritage with jazz bars, open-air performances, and the annual Utsunomiya Jazz Festival. Snug jazz cafes tucked in side streets offer intimate experiences where you can sip coffee while listening to world-class improvisation. But what really made my visit unforgettable was how close Utsunomiya is to nature and history. It’s the gateway to Nikko, with its UNESCO-listed temples and dramatic mountain landscapes just an hour away. Closer to town, I wandered through Oya History Museum, housed in a massive underground stone quarry that felt like a lost world. It was mysterious, cool (literally), and unlike any museum I’d ever visited. Best Time to Visit: Spring (April–May): For pleasant weather and cherry blossoms Autumn (October–November): For vibrant fall colors in nearby Nikko Helpful Tips: Try at least three gyoza spots—each has its own unique style. Jazz lovers should visit Snokey Music Public House. Combine your trip with a day visit to Nikko or Ashikaga Flower Park. Location: Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan #UtsunomiyaGyoza #JapanFoodieTrip #TochigiTravels #JazzInJapan #HiddenGemsJapan #UtsunomiyaEats #OyaCaveMuseum #VisitUtsunomiya #GyozaHeaven #GatewayToNikko Utsunomiya blends urban flavor with cultural rhythm and easy access to natural wonders—making it a surprisingly rich stop in Japan’s heartland.

I went to the Oya Museum, which has been used as a location for many movies, dramas, and music videos, including Cells at Work, Fly Me to Saitama, and Rurouni Kenshin!!! *Visited in October 2023. I had wanted to go to the Oya Museum someday after watching the movie Rurouni Kenshin, so I was very happy to be able to visit 🤤 Here you can see the characteristics of Oya stone, the mining method, and a reproduction of the mining process!!! Even though it's stone, it seems that it was carved by hand in the past... The hand-carving process was reproduced using dolls, and I felt the greatness of humans... 😳 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✔️Recommended points~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚫︎Learn about the history of Oya stone while getting excited about its appearance like an ancient ruin! ⚫︎Enjoy it as a location for your favorite movies and dramas! *Some of the locations actually used for filming are off-limits areas, so you will need to enjoy it only in areas that are accessible! ⚫︎It's cool even in summer, so it's a great spot to cool down on hot days🎐 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✔️Points to note 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ⚫︎It's very cold, so it's better to bring something to put on in summer🙆♀️ ⚫︎The ground is a little wet and not flat, so it's better to wear flat shoes such as sneakers that are not slippery🫶 ※It's definitely better to avoid heels😇 If you're traveling to Tochigi, be sure to visit!!! ---- 📍Access 🚌JR Utsunomiya Station - About 30 minutes by bus from the museum 👣About 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop 🪨Price Adults 800 yen Children 400 yen (elementary and junior high school students) 🕰️Opening hours April to November 9:00~17:00 (final entry 16:30) December~March 9:30~16:30 (final entry 16:00) * Closed every Tuesday from December to March (closed the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), closed from December 26th to January 1st at the end of the year and New Year. There are also other temporary closures. ---- #0 yen trip #Otani Museum #location tour #Tochigi sightseeing

#springwander There are many filming achievements such as movies, dramas, and music videos, so you can enjoy the fantastic world. It is also used as a concert venue and a wedding venue. There are also fashionable cafes and craft shops on the premises of the Otani Museum, so please stop by after enjoying the tour. The underground mining site is a huge space with an area of about 20,000 square metres, an average of 30 metres underground, and the deepest part of 60 metres. In addition to being lit up in the museum, art works and projection mapping are also being exhibited.

🏖️Photogenic spot Otani Museum 🚇Transportation You should definitely take the LRT! 🍜Exquisite food Utsunomiya gyoza!

Introducing the Oya History Museum, a spot where you can visit an underground mine located 30 meters deep underground in Tochigi, covering an area of ​​20,000 m2. The temperature inside the mine in February can sometimes reach 4°C. We recommend that you dress warmly. (It's cool in summer, so it's a great place to escape the heat.) 🌟 There are lots of photogenic spots, with colorful lights lit up in various places! ! ⛏️Spot name: Oya History Museum 📍Location: 909 Oya-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 🕰️Opening hours: *Varies depending on the season April to November▶︎9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30)　 December to March▶︎9:30~16:30 (Last entry at 16:00) 💰Admission fee: Adults: 800 yen Children: 400 yen (elementary and junior high school students) ※Free for preschoolers ※Cash payment only 📌Closed: April-November▶︎Open everyday December-March▶︎Every Tuesday 🚘Access: 《Car》 ・Approx. 20 minutes by car from Kanuma I/C ・Approx. 12 minutes by car from Utsunomiya I/C ・Approx. 40 minutes by car from Utsunomiya/Kamisukawa I/C 《Bus》 Take the bus bound for Otani/Tateiwa from bus stop 6 at the west exit of Utsunomiya Station and get off at the "Museum Entrance". #Travel to experience history and culture #Mining #Tochigi #Utsunomiya #Domestic travel #0 yen tripFebruary 2025

#0yentravelJanuary2025#Utsunomiya 📍Otani Museum An underground space with a mining site. I enjoyed the illuminated stone quarry! 📍Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm A farm where you can enjoy a vast bamboo forest and beautiful gardens. You can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The well-maintained bamboo is beautiful! There was also a swing! 🍴Gyoza When you think of Utsunomiya, you think of gyoza! I've been to Utsunomiya more than five times, and I always go home after eating gyoza 🥟 Utsunomiya Gyozakan Nishiguchi Ekimae Chuo Branch This was my first visit! It was full of office workers. The gyoza isn't heavy, so you can eat it all in one go!

The Otani Museum is a huge underground mine site located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture❤️ Even if you don't have a car, you can take a bus from Utsunomiya Station (^^) It's a fascinating place known as a filming location for movies, dramas, music videos, etc.✨ Fly Me to Saitama, Rurouni Kenshin, Attack on Titan, etc.♡ It seems to frequently appear in artists' promotional videos (^^) It's a place with a very mystical atmosphere, and it's a tourist spot that makes you think, "I'm glad I came!" (^^) It's a very chilly place, so I recommend you dress warmly😇 909 Otani-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-0345

You can get there by bus number 45 from around Utsunomiya Station, and return by bus number 1. This was once an Oya stone quarry. The surrounding area is also surrounded by cliffs and large rocks. It is an underground cave, and it feels like an underground dungeon, which is exciting. It was interesting to think that stone was cut here in the past. Admission is 800 yen. It is underground, so it gets cold, so it is best to take measures against the cold before entering. There are also cafes and souvenir shops nearby. #DomesticTravelRecords #OyaMuseum

Otani Museum Otani Museum is used as a location for various dramas, movies, music videos, etc. It's amazing that the underground space was created by people in the past, who cut out stone mountains over a long period of time. It was a little cool inside, and people were taking commemorative photos. (I think the data only was 300 yen per person? It was a good deal, so I bought it.) The majority of the people there were elderly, but there was also a stylish cafe that seemed to have opened recently, where I enjoyed some delicious gelato. Summer may be the best time to visit, but it was also fun in the fall♪

| Utsunomiya can be experienced like this. Utsunomiya is located in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, and is famous for its delicious Japanese dumplings. There are many Japanese dumpling restaurants near Utsunomiya Station. In addition to dumplings, the following two attractions are worth visiting and can be used as a day trip to Tokyo's niche destinations. 📷Wakatakenosha Wakayama Farm📷 Utsunomiya's "Wakatakenosha Wakayama Farm" is located at the foot of the Nikko Mountains. This huge bamboo forest is also the filming location of "Rurouni Kenshin"! Here you can also see many rare bamboo varieties, such as tortoiseshell bamboo and golden Mingzong bamboo. You can also experience tasting matcha with a cup made of bamboo. There are also dreamy bamboo forest light shows on weekends and holidays! 📷Oya History Museum📷 If you are interested in nature and geology, you can go to the "Oya History Museum" for exploration. Oya stone is a specialty of Utsunomiya. You can learn about the history of Oya stone mining at the Oya History Museum. The Oya History Museum has a huge underground mine network with a mining area of more than 20,000 square meters. The environment inside is very wild, and it feels like entering a pyramid. Enya has also filmed TV shows here, so fans will come here to check in. At the ROCKSIDE MARKET in the museum, you can also buy various Oya stone souvenirs and Mashiko ware. At noon, eat a meal of Utsunomiya's specialty dumplings or ramen at the nearby "BELL TERRACHE OYA", experience Oya stone stickers and then continue the afternoon itinerary.

====📍Otani Museum 909-1 Otani-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-0345 🚃Nearest station: JR Utsunomiya Station 🚶♀️Access: 30 minutes by bus from the station 🎫Admission fee: Adults ¥800, Children (elementary and junior high school students) ¥400 ==== A recommended spot to enjoy a cool, refreshing experience even in the hot summer🫶 Introducing the Otani Museum, where you can explore a huge, mysterious underground space🤩⛏ To be honest, before I went, I wondered if a tour of a quarry would be that interesting...but I was right! It was really fun 🥺💞 Going down the stairs, you will find yourself in an underground world that spreads out on an overwhelming scale 🌏✨ The cool air makes you feel like you are in a different world from above ground 🫣🪨 There are also art exhibits and lighting up, so it was really nice, like a museum in nature 🖼🤍 The inside is very spacious, and there are stairs and narrow passages, so I recommend wearing sneakers or other comfortable shoes when you go 🙆♀️👟 It's a spot that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, where you can experience the excitement of being lost in another world ☺️🎶 #That store that I'm glad I went to, that view #Outing spot #Photogenic spot #Photo that makes you want to travel #Stunning view spot #Date spot #Travel plan that makes you want to go #Weekend outing plan #Weekend trip #Domestic travel

Oya Stone Quarry is often used in commercials, movies and music videos🪨 There were many posters of the works used for the location at the entrance! It was also used in the music videos of The Brave Yoshihiko, Rurouni Kenshin, and Tohoshinki's SHINE📹 It's very cold even in midsummer, so a jacket is a must🥶 . . . 📍Oya Museum 🗺️Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 🕒April-November 9:00-17:00/December-March 9:30-16:30 💤Tuesdays in December-March and December 26-January 1 💰¥800 #Domestic travel #Utsunomiya #trip_aug

The remains of the underground mine at the Oya Museum in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. This is a huge underground space that was created by digging up Oya stone over a period of about 70 years, from 1919 (Taisho 8) to 1986 (Showa 61). It is a whopping 20,000 square meters (140m x 150m), the size of a baseball field! 😲 When you enter, it feels like a fortress? A secret base? It's very impressive! ️😆 Even in summer, the maximum temperature is 13℃, the minimum temperature is 2℃, and the average temperature is 8℃, so it's colder than cool. 😖 It is said to be a natural refrigerator, and you can see the cold air when it is exposed to sunlight! ️ There are various exhibits inside, but the exhibit donated by Shogo Kariyazaki is especially gorgeous. ✨✨ It is also used for filming dramas and music videos! It is currently used as a concert and theater venue. Be sure to bring a long-sleeved jacket when you go❣️😉 📍Otani Museum 909 Otani-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi ・Caution⚠ Because the site is so large, if you enter the address into your car navigation system, you will get lost in the mountains, so be careful! 😅 Enter the phone number or the facility name "Ooyashi Ryokan". ・Opening hours and closing days vary depending on the season. Check the website before going. #domestictrip #domestictravel #Tochigi #Tochigitrip #Tochigitourism #Utsunomiya #Kantotourism #OtaniMuseum #undergroundspace #underground #travelwithme

This place was used as a stone quarry in the early Showa period, and is now open to the public as a museum! The mysterious atmosphere makes you feel like you've wandered into another world. If you're looking for a cool place to spend the hot summer, this is the place for you! At this museum, you can visit the cool stone quarry, and you can have the valuable experience of learning about the charm of stone and how it is mined at this historic stone quarry! It has been used as a setting for many video productions, and photos of filming are on display☺️ 📍Otani Museum 🕐Opening hours: April to November 9:00~17:00 / December to March 9:30~16:30 💰Admission fee: Adults: ¥800 / Elementary and junior high school students: ¥400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for reading to the end✨I'm a company employee with weekends off, but I enjoy planning trips on weekends and paid leave. I want to know about places like this! I want to go here! I look forward to your comments! #Travel with me #Tochigi trip #Otani Museum #Summer weekend trip

#Valentine's Day Good Places 2024 Recommendation🌟 Located at the Utsunomiya's Ogaku Archive, many tourists will come to visit this attraction. This Otani Archive allows you to see the history of the mining of Otani Stone, see the underground tunnels that were previously manually mined, which is very spectacular, while also looking up the skylight from the basement, it feels more special, inside you can also take pictures. Big Grain Archive 909 Otani-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture

The Otani Museum is a relic of an underground quarry located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, which was once the largest Otani stone production base in Japan. Otani stone is an igneous rock formed by solidified volcanic ash. It has the characteristics of fire resistance, water absorption, and easy processing. It is widely used in fields such as construction and sculpture. The Otani Museum displays the mining history, culture and art of Otani stone, and allows visitors to experience the mysterious charm of underground space. The entrance to the Otani Museum is a building rebuilt from Otani stone, which houses a ticket office, souvenir shop, cafe and information storage room. The information storage room houses various exhibits related to Oya Stone, such as mining tools, photos, models, etc., which allow visitors to understand the geology, characteristics and uses of Oya Stone. Walk down the stairs from the entrance to enter the remains of an underground quarry. The remains of the underground quarry are the main attraction of the Otani Museum. It covers an area of ​​about 20,000 square meters and is about 30 meters deep. It is a huge underground space. Here, you can appreciate the natural beauty of Otani stone and the art of artificial carving, and feel the tranquility and coolness of the underground. There are many holes of different shapes and sizes on the walls of the underground quarry, which are traces of the past mining of Otani stone. In some caves, there are also some installation art and lighting effects to create a dreamy atmosphere. The Otani Museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00 from April to November, and from 9:30 to 16:30 from December to March. It is closed on Tuesdays. The ticket price is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children. To get to the Otani Museum, take the Kanto Bus Tateiwa Line from Utsunomiya Station and arrive at the Museum entrance bus stop in about 30 minutes. It is then a 3-minute walk to the Otani Museum. You can purchase a one-day ticket for Otani sightseeing, which includes unlimited bus rides and tickets to the Otani Museum and Otani Temple. The cost is 2,000 yen for adults, 1,400 yen for junior high school students, and 700 yen for elementary school students. The Otani Museum is a place worth visiting, where you can not only learn about Otani stone, but also enjoy the charm of the underground space. If you have the opportunity to come to Tochigi Prefecture, you might as well arrange a visit to the Otani Museum. I believe you will have an unforgettable experience. 📍909 Oyamachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-0345 Japan #Japan and Korea City Attractions #Check-in #Japan Travel #Weekend Tour #Overseas Tour

#Japan and Korea City Attractions #Otani Archives #Quarry Site #Otani Stone #Underground Palace #Historical Exploration #Architectural Wonders #Mysterious Journey #Cultural Heritage When I entered the Otani Museum, I was shocked by the magnificent building. This museum is located on the site of a quarry and showcases the history and value of Otani Stone. I couldn't wait to walk into the exhibition hall and start my journey of exploration. 🚶‍♀️🗺️🔍 The exhibition shows the mining process and use of Otani stone. I saw various tools and equipment that the laborers used to mine and process Otani stone at the time. I have great respect for their labor and technical ability. These exhibits gave me a deeper understanding of the value and importance of Oya Stone. 💎🛠️🌱 But what amazed me most was the building of the Otani Museum itself. The interior of the exhibition hall is like an underground palace, full of a mysterious and spectacular atmosphere. The huge stone pillars and exquisite carvings made me feel as if I were in an ancient civilization. Every corner shows the architect's artistic talent. It is truly a visual feast! 🏰🌌😮 At the Otani Museum, I not only learned about the history and value of Otani stone, but also felt the charm of the architecture and the importance of cultural heritage. This mysterious underground wonderland brought me an unforgettable adventure! 💎🏭🏛️

Otani Museum is recommended for Tochigi trips ✨ There is a large cave, but it was very cool when I went there in the summer. The temperature was about the same as in winter, so I recommend it in the summer ✨ The temperature on April 24, 2023 seems to be 7℃! Business hours 9:00~17:00 Closed every Tuesday from December to March 9:30~16:30 Price 800 yen for adults 350 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students) Access 30 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station So I recommend going by car. Otani Museum is also used for various filmings. In the museum, there were explanations of scenes such as the live-action Rurouni Kenshin scenes! Tetsuya from Tokai On Air also went there for a hide-and-seek project 👍🏻 Why not visit it as a pilgrimage to a sacred place! ? #OtaniMuseum #Tochigi #TochigiTrip

I searched for things to do in Utsunomiya. This came up, so I decided to visit. Inside was spacious and cool, and it felt like a light stroll. I didn't have high expectations, but it was beautiful and fun.

This is the Oya Museum in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. The remains of an underground Oya stone mine covering 20,000 m2 and a depth of 30m. You can see the difference between the remains of the hand-carved moat and the mechanized moat! The fantastical interior of the mine has been used in a variety of productions, including movies and dramas 🎬 The mine is also so cool all year round that it is called a #naturalrefrigerator ❄️ Even in the hot summer, the temperature only reaches a maximum of 13℃ 🌬 There are also several exhibits like the one in the 8th photo, which were fun to look at ♩ A cool and fantastic underground space!! Please go and check it out 𓀤 - - - - - - 📍Otani-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 💰Adults ¥800 🕚9:00-17:00 #Tochigi #TochigiPrefecture #Utsunomiya #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret #SummerShortTrip #SummerShortTrip