Top 47 things to do and attractions in Utsunomiya

Date of enjoyment: 10/4/25 Came here first thing they opened, there is a sizeable car parking and free, the entrance has toilets carved out of the mountain rock. There were already tour buses of people so this place does get popular. There’s food options and souvenir shops with crafts from local artists. The venue is all underground so prams are not suitable, it also gets cold so bring a jacket. The museum itself is impressive however there’s not much to do other getting your photos taken for a fee and reading the sign boards. Allow a max of 1.5hrs here to explore the museum.

This was my second time going to this museum. There is no reservation needed. But underground is kinda chill(around 10°c). So, make sure you bring an extra jacket with you even in summer. After the museum, there is also a big Kanon statue to visit.

It was an amazing experience. we enjoyed our trip inside the mountain. it was cold inside so make sure to bring a jacket. We took bus #1 from utsunomiya station bus terminal and arrived at the base of the parking lot. its a short walk up the main visitor centre/mountain entrance where we bought our tickets. Our whole visit inside took less than an hour. it was something unique and cool thats why we enjoyed it. highly recommended if you are staying in the area (utsunomiya).

It reminds me of the 1985 film Brazil by Terry Gilliam. Big sublime quarry. It can take all day to get there and back to Tokyo. I say go if you are near or quarry lovers. If you go, make sure to check the bus schedule because it is less frequent. Oh, eat Gyoza at Utsunomiya station. Any store is really good.

Incredible stone quarry now used for events and tourism. Worth a visit. Scale of quarrying is impressive particularly the chasms created and their high ceilings.

Great place, inside the museum it is always cold, so be prepared with some warm clothing if you are sensitive to cold. However the mine is very beautiful, a new experience

Entry Fee 800 yen. Beware inside are quite cold (15°C) and will have water droplet from the ceiling. Although this place is not my priority place to visit, after this tour, I changed my mind and definitely recommend it. Inside is unexpectedly huge, chilling. Sunlight pierced through the gap of the cave is very breathtaking. Also kudos to the lighting design inside, the layout and color illuminated the cave to bring out cavernous atmosphere.

This was a really pleasant surprise. A portion of the castle has been restored to the medieval era plans. We were treated to complimentary tour by an English-speaking guide. She gave us some history and showed us around one of the turrets.

A peaceful park built on the remains of Utsunomiya Castle — blending history, gardens, and city views. Perfect for a calm walk and photos. 🌿✨

Good place. Very small castle & rebuild. You can visit inside & no entry fees. Nothing much to see here. But can spend 1 hour with family. Also I front of free parking.

Visited in October 2020 It's essentially a remnant of a feudal castle that is repurposed as a park, which is unique. Typically, Japanese cities and towns just simply let their castle ruins (those that didn't survive intact through the post-feudal and World War 2 eras) to rot. Here, instead of fully restoring the castle or raze it, they preserved the moat, enclosure walls, and guard towers as they are. The inner part of the castle, which is now an empty ground, becomes a public space, where the locals do sports and other recreational activities, and occasionally local festivals. Surprisingly, elevators were installed to access the wall rampart. The guard towers also house some artifacts of the feudal era, but by the time of my visit, it was off limits and not in display for public.

One of the best place to see cherry blossoms, you can enjoy see and around, and you can take some photos There are some photo spot that you can create your own, some people doing camping too, just come and feel it!

Somewhat interesting place in a nice setting. Beautiful during hanami (cherry blossom season) and one of the earliest places to enjoy sakura in Utsunomiya. Besides from the park and the reconstructed keeps/turrets and wall there's a small museum and information place with old maps, models and English speaking volunteer guides. Make sure to visit and let the guides tell you about the old castle, it's definitely worth the time. Now and then there are events and festivals held at the big grass lawn, including spring and gyoza festival.

Visited during the gyoza festival. Great atmosphere. The small museum is interesting although nothing is in English

Visited in October 2020 Urban oasis in the heart of Utsunomiya. Like many shrines in Japanese cities, it's perched on top of a hill and can be reached by climbing a steep stair. There is no lift or escalator of any kind unlike in some downtown shrines elsewhere, so some cautions are needed. One can see down towards the bustling downtown and preserved Utsunomiya Castle some hundred of meters away.

It takes about 15 minutes on foot from JR Utsunomiya Station. It’s a bit of a walk, but you’ll see the large torii gate straight down the main street. By bus, get off at “Futaarayama Jinja-mae” and it’s right there. Climbing the stone steps gives you a pleasant view over the city. The shrine grounds are surprisingly quiet for being in the city center, and you can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Restrooms are also available inside the grounds. The shrine has a long history, said to be founded about 1,600 years ago. The enshrined deity is Toyokiirihiko-no-Mikoto, known as the pioneer of this region. The name “Utsunomiya” itself is believed to come from this shrine. Although it feels far from the station, this shrine has always been the true center of the city. Utsunomiya originally developed as a castle town, and the shrine served as its guardian. When the railway was built later on the outskirts, the distance from the station became noticeable. It may take a little walk, but this is one of the best places to feel both the history and the atmosphere of Utsunomiya.

A peaceful retreat from the busy city of Utsunomiya. Nestled atop a hill, you must climb several flights of stairs to reach the shrine, which had a restful and sacred air. It was quiet, yet lively with only a few people around noon time. The surrounding statues are interesting, and the contrast from bustling city to serene shrine was amazing.

A very large shrine with many special attractions. It's recommended to come early to be able to explore everything.

I went to explore since I was in Utsunomiya. It was a nice place but there was so many stairs that I was already tired half way up. Though I was lugging a bunch of camera gear and was tired from traveling. I don’t know much of the history behind this place but known as Omyojin-sama or Futaara-san. With three deities Toyoki-Irihiko-no-Mikoto, Omononushi-no-Mikoto, and Kotoshironushi-no-Mikoto being worshipped.

Great Shrine walking distance about 10-15 minutes from train station.

Great Shinto shrine in Japan. Also known as Ichinomiya shrine of Shimotsuke province. This shrine has sacred atmosphere.

Completed in the 1930s, this Catholic church may not be a big draw for foreign tourists, but its exterior is made from Oya stone, so if you've been to the Oya quarry museum, you may want to see an example of large-scale construction using the material. It is free to enter and there are interesting carvings in the stone used inside as well.

This is one of the biggest building made out of Oya stone which is an ingenious material only found here in Utsunomiya. The stained glass looked nice but wasn’t really something I would travel out of my way for. It was enjoyable to see that there are Japanese people that are Catholics though.

It's a religious establishment, so... yeah. Visit the homepage for more mass and events information

Great place and there is a frog statue in here too

Beautiful church made from Oya stone.

Beautiful church. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. A hot summer morning but they had fans and water in the back.

Very beautiful display of Oya Stone. Wonderful pipe organ. Quiet place to pray and reflect.

Absolutely disgraceful. This zoo is a heartbreaking example of outdated, unethical animal captivity. The elephant Miyako has been held in miserable conditions for over 50 years with no proper space, no enrichment, and no natural environment. Her enclosure is shockingly small and barren — this is nothing short of animal abuse, plain and simple. Many of the animals here are confined to tiny, inadequate cages that reflect zero regard for animal welfare. The leadership of this zoo should be ashamed. This facility needs to be investigated immediately. Do not support this cruelty.

This place has potential to be great but the lack of anything natural other that dirt and concrete and cages for the animals is very concerning. you can tell they are lonely and neglected in these small cages . No natural grass or forest area for them especially for the elephant and she's 50 years old ! The zoo need to retire them to a sanctuary where they can be free . The zoo will have the space to transform into an amusement park for family. Win win I see .

Cool playground for kids. The tigers and giraffe here are pretty beautiful, but the facilities here are pretty old and I think it should be upgraded. There is a pool here, but you need to pay for it even when you have already paid for the ticket to get into the zoo. We like the animals here, but this zoo is really old. Personal recommend: ★ ★ ★ Family-friendly: ★ ★ ★ Date for couples: ★ ★ ★ Parking lot: ◯ free Services/meals/products/design: ★ ★ ★ Period for stay: 2 hours Charge: adults 1,400 yen kids, free Baby room/accessible toilet: ◯ Cleanness: ★ ★

I came for the the Jet Coaster, but got upset by how small the animal enclosures are. The Amusement area is ok and the Jet Coaster is unique, but I would like to see bigger enclosures for all animals *Photos of the rides only for reference

Deeply Disappointed and Heartbroken by What I Saw I visited Mikayo the Elephant Zoo hoping to learn about and appreciate these beautiful animals, but I left feeling heartbroken. The elephant looked visibly distressed and confined to small, unnatural enclosures with little enrichment. It was painful to see such intelligent, social beings living in such poor conditions. There was little information provided about conservation or welfare efforts, and the overall atmosphere felt more like exploitation than education. Zoos have a responsibility to care for their animals and promote awareness — unfortunately, Utsunomiya Zoo failed to do either. I sincerely hope they take steps to improve Mikayo the elephants welfare, expand her habitat, and shift toward genuine conservation and ethical care. Until then, I can’t in good conscience recommend visiting.

It's small but suitable for small kids. Good chances to feed various animals. The chance to feed the hippo directly and actually touch it is something I haven't experienced anywhere else. The attached amusement park is really expensive and worth getting the pass if you have a couple of kids old enough to go on themselves .

It's an OK zoo. I really dislike the condition of the elephant, pigs, and some other animals. I believe that if there isn't enough space for the animals to move around then they don't belong at the zoo. This zoo doesn't have enough space for some animals and so they look depressed and are very unhappy. They even look a little sick from my perspective. I've been there twice. I went a second time because I wanted my infant son to see animals. I won't go back there to see animals. Maybe next time, just for amusement. The changing areas for babies are not sanitary enough. The facilities look very old and dirty. Other than those, you can have a nice time. Amusement Park, eating area, picnic, a few nice animals, pool and toys for kids. My favourite animal there is the giraffe. They look clean and healthy and have plenty of space to move around. You can feed them too.

On the evening of April 14th, we stopped by on our way back from sightseeing in Nikko. Although the cherry blossom festival had already ended the day before, on the 13th, we were lucky to experience a beautiful flurry of falling cherry blossoms. I had also visited on Friday the 11th another client, when the festival was still ongoing despite the rainy weather, and were able to enjoy food from the snack-booth, such as grilled squid and takoyaki, octopus balls cooked in a special pan and topped with sause and bonito flakes. During the festival, lanterns were lit even after dark, creating a lovely atmosphere for viewing the cherry blossoms at night.

Cute little park and very good for cherry blossoms. Has a small zoo with some sad looking birds. During hanami season has some food stalls at the top.

Went towards evening time and it was still so pretty. Just a cool and beautiful place to walk around and get some fresh air. A lot of shrines and historical things dotted around the area along with a zoo, the garden, park and the bridge which are all awesome to look at but also good photo opportunities. Is worth checking out if you're in Utsonomiya. About a 20-25 min walk from Utsonomiya Station.

Very pretty and the shaved ice is pretty good too. The zoo is a little small but something to do on a pretty day. Sakura season makes this a fun place to visit.

Hachiman Yama Park 🌸 Peaceful views over Utsunomiya — perfect for a quiet walk or spring blooms. 🌳✨

Nice place to visit, especially during hanami (cherry blossom viewing) when the whole park is covered in pink flowers. You can visit Utsunomiya Tower, stroll in the park, visit the small animal park (near the entrance) and go over the blu bridge to a play and adventure area (with go carts).

Awesome bridge. Everywhere is very green and beautiful. There have a playground side it also good.

Date of enjoyment: 11/4/25 Came here for dinner bb o o n a Wednesday night. We had to go through Don Quijote and down to the basement level. There are 5 gyoza restaurant that’s famous in the area has a stall here. The interesting thing was out of the 5 stalls one of the go on rest days one time during the weekdays. This means on a weekday there’s only 4 stalls to choose from. Only on the weekend will foodies get to see all the best Utsunomiya has to offer. If you went to the actual stores of the restaurant you will have to wait longer. This is a no longer an issue by visiting Kirasse. We ordered two best dishes from the food stalls and boy oh boy they are very tasty. From soup dumplings to dumplings with 7 different fillings. All in all the place does get busy on a Wednesday, with heaps of locals coming for dumplings and beer.

I finally made it to this spot, and getting here was a breeze! The buses run frequently and it only takes four stops. What’s great is that all the famous shops are clustered together, so you can sample a little bit of everything without overstuffing yourself. Right next door, you’ll also find plenty of unique local souvenirs to take home. If you’re short on time, this is definitely a place I’d recommend checking out—you can experience so much in just one visit!

We visited the Utsunomiya Gyōza-kai Kirasse Store and had a great experience. It is located in an underground food hall where several well-known gyoza shops each have their own counter. This makes it very easy to try a variety of gyoza styles in one place. We were able to mix and match pan-fried, boiled, and deep-fried gyoza, which was perfect for tasting the different flavours and textures. The service was fast, the atmosphere was casual and friendly, and the prices were reasonable too. It is definitely a convenient and enjoyable way to sample what Utsunomiya is most famous for. A must-visit stop for gyoza lovers.

Stopped by for a late supper after a nice walk around Tobu. Took a bit of effort to find the place (quick tip: it’s in the basement!), but totally worth it once we got there. We only managed to try a few menu items since we were already pretty full, but everything we had was absolutely delicious. They’re definitely masters of gyoza—crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Prices were great, and the cold beer just made everything better. Would definitely come back with a bigger appetite!

Located in the basement of Mega Donkey. Amazing how you can easily eat gyozas from different famous restaurants! Delicious! Quick Service! Fun! But the place needs to renovate.

Utsunomiya Gyoza-Kai Kirasse Store is a must-visit for any gyoza lover! Inside the building, there are 5 different gyoza restaurants to choose from, and the great thing is there are actually 2 Kirasse stores here. You can enjoy a variety of delicious gyoza at very affordable prices. I tried 6–7 kinds and each one felt better than the last. My favorites were the Okonomiyaki Gyoza (really good), Gyu Gyoza (really good), Yaki Gyoza (great taste), Banetaki Gyoza (great), and Ude Gyoza (great). The Aoshiso Gyoza was good, and the Suigyoza was not bad either. A fun and tasty experience — highly recommended!

Easy place to try different types of gyozas! It’s kind of like a gyoza amusement park - all in one place. You can buy souvenirs, take pictures at the Photo Booth, and enjoy some gyozas! It’s in the same building as Donki.

Good place for kids. Both of my sons enjoyed a lot...!!! To enjoyed fully, it needs about 3 hours...! There is entrance fee, for adults 550 jpy person and for kids 220 jpy. There are very big sliders outside...!!!

Fun spot for the kids. Keep in mind everything is in Japanese if you're a foreigner. Lots of hands in exhibits, and you can walk to a bike and train park for the kids.

During the renovation the website said the park playgrounds would be open. I brought my two children by train only to find out all of the surrounding parks were closed and locked. This was non holiday, regular hours. I couldn’t even call anyone or talk to a staff member on the grounds

It was amusing, demonstrates practically basics of science. Imagine how best you can explain a2+b2=c2, how black body keeps heat, how dynamo generates electricity, planes rockets, how to join bones to make up whole skeleton etc. I wonder school time can be more interesting for kids after visit to this musuem.

Exhibitions in science museum are very impressive. Renewable energy, such as solar, wind and so on, are used to move game like equipment. Also, kids loved slides and jungle gyms at outside playground on a hill.

This is a super fun place - I can't imagine how great it must be when there's no need to worry about COVID-19. A lot of activities were unavailable because of COVID-19 - like the forced perspective rooms 😢 It is old and some things are dated, but even so they're trying to keep things fresh with different events, and the dated feel of it adds to its charm too. This is best for kids in kindergarten and early elementary.

The museum is quite old and a lot of the activities were either closed or not working but the kids will still like it. This place is probably best for kids aged 5+. My kids were too young to really understand anything.

You must visit

If you want to know about Tochigi prefecture please visit the museum.

(Translated by Google) It was my first time there. The admission fee was cheap, and the exhibits were amazing. The dinosaur exhibit was impressive! It's also educational, so I highly recommend it. (Original) 初めて行きました。入場料もお安く、それなのに展示内容は素晴らしかったです。恐竜の展示、迫力有りました！勉強にもなりますし、お薦めのスポットです。

(Translated by Google) Located in a corner of Tochigi Prefectural Central Park, this museum offers a reasonable admission fee of 260 yen, yet boasts a rich selection of exhibits related to Tochigi's history, nature, and culture. The history zone provides a comprehensive introduction to Tochigi's history, from ancient times to the present. The museum is particularly noteworthy for its dinosaur skeletons, which are not found in Tochigi, but the numerous exhibits, spanning prehistoric, Kofun, medieval, and early modern periods, are accompanied by detailed explanations, making it a truly fascinating experience. The natural history exhibits are a spectacular sight, with numerous specimens of plants, animals, minerals, birds, insects, and more. The special exhibition "Unusual Colors and Shapes" was also being held on the day, and it was fascinating to see the many rare folk artifacts on display, including a statue of a secret god that is not usually shown to the public. The sheer volume and depth of the exhibits would have taken hours to explore. Please note that there are areas within the museum where photography is permitted and areas where it is prohibited. (Original) 栃木県中央公園の一角にあります。入館料は260円と安価ですが、栃木の歴史、自然、文化に関する大変充実した展示内容を持つ博物館です。 歴史ゾーンでは、古代から現代にいたる栃木の歴史がもれなく紹介されています。 栃木にはいない恐竜骨格などがあるのはご愛敬ですが、先史時代、古墳時代、中世から近世へと、数多い展示品とともに詳細な説明がなされ、見ごたえがあります。 自然系展示では、植物、動物、鉱物、鳥類や昆虫など数多くの標本が並べられて圧巻です。 またこの日は企画展として「“異”常の色・形」展が開催されていましたが、門外不出という秘神の像をはじめ、あまり普段見かけない民俗資料が多数並んでいて興味深かったです。 とにかくじっくり見て回れば何時間もかかりそうな展示ボリュームと内容の濃さに圧倒されました。 なお館内は写真撮影可のエリアと撮影禁止のエリアがありますのでご注意。

(Translated by Google) As expected from a prefectural museum! It was impressive and there were many exhibits, so I enjoyed it. It was also easy to understand the ecosystems of the creatures in each region of Tochigi Prefecture. It would be better if the parking lot was a little bigger. If it's full, you can use the parking lot in Central Park. (Original) さすが県立博物館！ 迫力もあるし、展示品も多くて楽しめました。 栃木県の地域毎の生物の生態系も分かりやすかった。駐車場がもう少し大きいと助かります。 満車の場合は中央公園の駐車場を利用するといいです。

(Translated by Google) Located within Central Park, there is a green consultation center and you can take a walk. The museum also serves snacks and other refreshments, so you can take a break. The museum has many events that can be enjoyed by children, adults, and families, and is visited all year round. (Original) 中央公園内にあり、緑の相談所や散歩をしたりできる。　　　　　　　　　　　博物館内には軽食等も入り休憩もできる。 博物館の催し物は子供、大人、家族で、楽しめるものが多く年間訪れています。

(Translated by Google) Nestled in a natural setting, the Tochigi Prefectural Museum systematically showcases the natural and cultural landscape of Tochigi Prefecture, from a giant mammoth specimen to its geological and historical heritage. The museum's rich exhibits and interactive installations make learning intuitive and engaging. The most impressive aspect is its design, which integrates the local environment with the museum experience. It's like taking a vivid and insightful lesson about your hometown, a truly enriching journey that's both informative and engaging. (Original) 栃木縣立博物館坐落於自然環境中，從巨大的猛獁象標本到在地質史與歷史文化，系統性地展示了栃木縣的自然與人文風貌。館內展示內容豐富，互動裝置讓知識變得直觀有趣。 最令人印象深刻的是其將當地環境與博物館體驗相結合的設計，彷彿上了一堂生動而深刻的家鄉課程，是趟兼具知識與趣味的充實之旅。

The Bamboo Museum is a small but charming stop with free entry. Inside, you can admire beautifully crafted handmade bamboo bags and other delicate bamboo items — each piece showing amazing skill and tradition. To actually enter the Bamboo Park itself, you need to buy a separate ticket, but even just the museum is a pleasant visit. A lovely spot for anyone who enjoys Japanese craftsmanship and unique finds!”

Extraordinary beauty without the crazy crowds of other bamboo forests. It was peaceful and tranquil. Had such a wonderful half day experience. Aesthetically pleasing landscape design with lots of surprise sculptural elements (they do an amazing night light garden). Began with lunch and dessert at the cafe. The set meals were delicious! Then purchased our entry tickets and explored the extensive estate. Felt happily lost in the bamboo groves. My child also really enjoyed the swing and netting walkway which were suspended in the trees. Great toilets and parking too.

A pleasant walk in a bamboo forest! Wasn't busy and the staff were helpful. The place has free parking and a few cafes,some swings and a small shop/museum. Sadly both cafes were closed when we visited, but as a tourist looking for a bamboo forest that wasn't overly packed like the one in Kyoto. It did everything I wanted. A relaxing spot worth visiting!

I visited on a weekday afternoon, and it wasn’t crowded at all. Every corner of this place looks like a postcard — it’s incredibly beautiful. There are several types of bamboo here, each with different colors and textures, which makes the scenery even more interesting. Some international visitors even said it’s much better than the crowded spots in Kyoto — a true hidden gem. The farm milk soft-serve ice cream I had at the small tea shop was also absolutely delicious. There’s something I think future visitors should know. I visited with a friend to take my maternity photos. My friend politely asked for photo permission at the entrance, but we were charged an ¥8,000 photography fee for just 1 hour and 20 minutes. He brought his professional-looking camera — he’s not a professional photographer, and there was no money exchanged between us. Most other visitors around us were also taking photos freely, and none of them seemed to be paying any photography fee. When we asked the staff about the difference, they said there was no clear rule or boundary. I could understand the charge if it were for commercial shoots like TV or magazine features, but ours was just a personal memory shoot. It felt very unfair. It’s such a beautiful place, which made this experience even more disappointing. I truly hope this policy will be improved, so I’m giving two stars.

Arashiyama in Kyoto, eat your heart out. This bamboo forest is larger, far less crowded, and pristine. You can wonder at the different varieties of bamboo as you wander around. There are hammocks in the middle of the bamboo groves, and match tea with chestnut sweets. We enjoyed tea under a tent in the rain and it was very tranquil and meditative. There are playgrounds for the kids, and on summer evenings they have lights through the groves. There are different kinds of bamboo, as well as cultivating chestnuts. There's a small museum with bamboo craft as well. Free carpark, toilets, shop, cafe. Highly worth it if you like the asthetics of bambool

Such a peaceful and breathtaking place! The vast bamboo forest feels like stepping into another world, with endless tall bamboo swaying gently in the breeze. Surrounded by the stunning Nikko mountains, the natural beauty here is simply mesmerizing. Walking the well-maintained paths, hearing the rustle of leaves and the soft sway of bamboo, I felt completely calm and connected to nature. The forest is a true hidden gem, perfect for anyone seeking tranquility and the magic of beautiful, pristine nature.

Nice trip and time to spend in nature. If you wait 17.00 you will enjoy night illuminations. I advise you going to the shop after visiting the bamboo area; maybe you will find a nice lamp to buy made by bamboo.

Nice place to visit. Close to Oya Shrine. No entry fees for Heiwa Kannon, but need to pay if you visit Oya Shrine. Free parking available in front of Shrine. Good place to spend an hour & we can also go upto the top of Idol.

Good place to visit on A Weekend . There are many gift shops around the temple.. don’t forget to bring a Cap or a Umbrella if you are visiting here In Summer .. as its all made of Rocks the heat is unbearable.

Within the carved out area, you will come upon the gian Heiwa Kannon. There isn't much besides the stairs leading to a closer view next to the statue. People forget, this is a religious artifact, so this place is just that, to absorb the awe inspring statue.

A free tourist place to visit after the Oya museum.

The rock craved Kannon 観音 is erected in small park (located in a former mine). The park open to public and there is no entrance fee. You can walk up to the shoulder of the Kannon via stairs on the side. It is not that tall. The park itself is small and one can see the rock formation left from the abandoning mine. There is a free parking outside and it only takes 2 mins to walk from there.

The park itself is lovely and Heiwa Kannon is beautiful, but there’s nothing else there but the shrine (the day we came, it was closed) and there’s nothing else in the park besides the statue.

Tip: it's accessible from the path just in front of the riverside parking lot, which Google Map doesn't know. Kannon statue looks fantastic. If only there were a little bit more guidance of that around.

Nice big bright museum. We didn’t wait to go in. Everything was written in Japanese. still nice.

Three different exhibitions so that you will find something to your taste. Great facilities, including a baby care room and a nice restaurant. There's even a small park around the museum that's good for a picnic or just a stroll.

The art exhibited is amazing, I loved the temporary exhibition new born and the presentation of the permanent also seemed intersting enough. If you like art and are in the area i would definitly go! Only reducing one star since there are no signs in English and when I tried to use Google translate (on the signs!!! They saw and understood that I'm not taking pictures of any art) they told me it's forbidden.

The museum is situated near a beautiful park. I’ve visited this museum several times to see special exhibitions....which have been absolutely wonderful, excellent and exciting. Their permanent collection is weak and boring. However, there are 2 René Magritte paintings🍏, which are my favorite, some beautiful Japanese photographs but that’s all, really. The good thing is... there’s never a crowd. Very few people, always. Anyway, the museum itself is grand and beautiful...beautiful Oya stone and super clean ✨Love the outdoor sculptures. Nice shop and restaurant. A peaceful quiet place to hangout.

An amazing architectural wonder set in a glorious park like garden. The art was fabulous too.

Small, local museum in a park setting with interesting, varied special exhibitions and a small permanent collection.

It's a beautiful art museum surrounded by forrest.

Place is old.. but attraction for foriegn tourist is not enough

I randomly came across this place and turns out it’s quite fun to look at if you’re a history nerd there is a lovely lady who would gladly tell you the history but only in Japanese other then that you can just look around inside ok your own and it only costs 100 yen for adults overall it was a good experience it’s like stepping into the past

Historical building near the Utsunomiya station.

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(Translated by Google) He made his fortune in a soy sauce shop and put effort into fire prevention measures, which is why he was able to survive the war and remain. Introducing the highlights. The breadwinner has become the floor pillar. The electric umbrella was custom-made to imitate the umbrella at Hakone Fujiya Hotel. The door of the stair chest of drawers has a mating pattern. The edge of what appears to be a side table in the alcove on the first floor is decorated with an expensive black persimmon. The shoji on the first floor can be removed. The alcove on the second floor is painted with lacquer using a beautiful technique that leaves the wood grain. Look at the length of the boards in the hallway on the second floor. The paulownia futon chest on the second floor is wonderful. Due to the rain, there weren't many people to tour, but the receptionist was very kind and explained things to me, helped me unlock the door, and brought out the sliding doors that were closed.As someone who loves important cultural sites, I couldn't help but feel excited (lol) thank you very much. There is no parking lot. (Original) お醤油のお店で財を成し防火対策にも力を入れていたおかげで戦災から逃れて残ってくれだそうです✌ 見どころ紹介。 大黒柱が床柱になってます。電気の傘は箱根富士屋ホテルの傘を真似て特注したそうです。 階段箪笥の扉が合わせ模様になってます 一階床の間にあるサイドテーブルらしきもののはしには高価な黒柿が装飾されてます。 一階の障子は障子が取れるようになってます。 二階の床の間には漆を綺麗な技にて木目を残すように塗られてます。 二階の廊下の板の長さを見てください。 二階の桐の布団タンスは素敵です。 雨で見学の方が少なく、受付の方がとても親切に色々説明してくださり、鍵を開けてくれたり、閉まっている襖を出してくれたりと、重文の好きな私にはワクワク感が止まりませんでした（笑） ありがとうございました。 駐車場はありません。

(Translated by Google) Admission was 100 yen, and the staff gave us a very detailed explanation. The Former Shinohara Family Residence is a historic building in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The Shinohara family ran a soy sauce brewery and fertilizer business from the late Edo period, and were known as one of the prefecture's leading merchants during the Meiji period. The remaining main house (which doubles as a storehouse) and new storehouse were built in 1895 (Meiji 28). The main house is a two-story earthen storehouse, and is notable for the use of Oya stone, a specialty of Utsunomiya, in part of the exterior walls. In 2000 (Heisei 12), the main house and new storehouse were designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. The library storehouse, built in 1851 (Kaei 4), also has cultural value. It was donated to Utsunomiya City in 1996 (Heisei 8) and has been open to the public since 1997 (Heisei 9). (Original) 入館料100円で、係の方がとても丁寧に説明していただきました。 旧篠原家住宅は、栃木県宇都宮市にある歴史的建造物で、国の重要文化財に指定されています。 篠原家は、江戸時代末期から醤油醸造業や肥料商を営み、明治時代には県内有数の豪商として知られていました。 現在残っている主屋（店舗兼住宅）と新蔵は、1895年（明治28年）に建てられたものです。主屋は土蔵造りの2階建てで、外壁の一部に宇都宮特産の大谷石が使われているのが特徴です。 2000年（平成12年）に主屋と新蔵が国の重要文化財に指定されました。また、文庫蔵は1851年（嘉永4年）の建築で、こちらも文化財として価値があります。 1996年（平成8年）に宇都宮市に寄贈され、1997年（平成9年）から一般公開されています。

(Translated by Google) It's located next to Toyoko Inn. The Shinohara family, a merchant family representing Utsunomiya, apparently ran a soy sauce brewery and fertilizer business during the Edo period. This valuable, stately building, made with Oya stone, tells of the lifestyle of wealthy merchants of the past. It has been designated a national important cultural property. I took a look around after breakfast at the hotel before checking out. It was a quiet, rich atmosphere. (Original) 東横INNの隣にあります。 宇都宮を代表する商家である篠原家は江戸時代醤油醸造や肥料商を営んでいだそうです。昔のの豪商の暮らしぶりを伝える大谷石を使った貴重で重厚な建物です。国の重要文化財に指定されています。 ホテルでの朝食後にチェックアウトまでの時間で見学しました。 静かで豊かな気分を味わえました。

#its_very_beautiful_park ##environmet_friendly👍 #you_can_visit_with_families_friends_lover #suitable_for_all_age_people. #if_you_climb_tower_you_have_to_careful_about_time👍 #its_really_amaging_places_to_see_amaging_views #i_miss_chances_to_climb_tower_and_other_views# #I_wana_visit_this_place_again👍👌

Perfect place to enjoy the cherry blossoms (sakura) during hanami. Watching the pink clouds of flowers from above, from the tower as well as strolling in the park under the trees is recommended. Great place to get a view of Utsunomiya and the surrounding mountains anytime a year. A small fee (190 yen?) gets you up there.

without car, hard to visit. if you wanna see the scenery of Utsunomiya-shi, worth a visit just once.

Nice place to visit, also good place for kids

I was quite amazed at how beautiful this place is during Sakura season. It's 15 min walk from either JR Utsunomiya Station and Tobu Utsunomiya Station quite convenient as well!

A little bit small but nicely done. Kind like it because of its surrounding. Suitable for those first time in Utsunomiya city.

I have an awesome experience in this park. I advise you to come once

it was so uncomfortable with the staff following you around as if you are some sort of activist and plan to damage the art. They seriously move around to keep an eye on you. It would be less of an issue if they had seats that they sat at and just watch everyone from vantage points.

Great museum, I saw the Koguchi Ichiro exhibit and it was fantastic. I look forward to more exhibits!

(Translated by Google) I visited the museum for the Moving Van Gogh exhibition. I was moved by my first experience with digital fine art. Van Gogh's touch comes to life! I experienced new artistic expression, possibilities of expression, and creativity. It's a popular exhibition and is very crowded. The parking lot is always full. The exhibition runs from 28/06/2013 to 7/09/2013 I highly recommend this exhibition. (Original) 動く ゴッホ展で来館しました。 デジタルファインアート、初めての体験に感動しました。ゴッホのタッチが動き出す！新しい芸術表現、表現の可能性や創造力を実感しました。人気の企画展で混雑してます。 駐車場も常に満車状態でした。 開催期間は '25.6.28〜'25.9.7迄 オススメの企画展です。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the special exhibition, "Dear Friend Vincent Van Gogh." I went around 2pm on a Saturday, but the main parking lot was full, so I was directed to a temporary parking lot. As it was a Saturday afternoon, the museum was very crowded, with crowds of people gathered in front of the artwork. The special exhibition and the collection exhibition are in separate buildings, but you can also view the collection exhibition for the special exhibition fee. The special exhibition building is tall and made of glass, but the exhibition venue is on the first floor. The collection exhibition venue is on the first and second floors. The Van Gogh exhibition does not feature any original works, but it does feature moving artworks created using digital fine art. I was able to see many never-before-seen works on video, and it was very fascinating to be able to experience moving artworks from Van Gogh's perspective as we would have seen them. At the collection exhibition, I was very moved to be able to see Alfred Sisley's "Winter Sunset (The Seine at Saint-Mamès)," which I acquired in 2023, together with works by Turner and Constable, two artists I admire. (Original) 企画展、親愛なる友　フィンセント　ゴッホ展を見に行きました。 土曜日の午後2時頃に行きましたが、第一駐車場は満車なので、臨時駐車場に案内されました。 土曜日の午後ということもあり、館内も、たいへん混雑していて、作品の前には人だかりができていました。 企画展とコレクション展の建物は別になっていますが、企画展の料金でコレクション展も観覧できます。 企画展の建物は、ガラス張りで高さがありますが、展示会場は、1階部分になります。 コレクション展の会場は、1階と2階になります。 ゴッホ展は、本物の作品はありませんが、デジタルファインアートで作られた、動く作品を見ることができます。 今まで見たことない作品を、映像でたくさん見ることができ、又、ゴッホ自身の目線で見たであろう動く作品を、現在の私たちが体験できるのは、非常に興味深く感じました。 コレクション展では、令和5年に取得した、アルフレッドシスレーの「冬の夕日(サン・マメスのセーヌ河)」と、心惹かれた画家のターナーとコンスタブルの作品を、一緒に見ることが出来たので、とても感動しました。

Such a bad public communication strategy here. Social media shows it’s open and once you arrive, it’s totally closed. They close on Mondays not Sat or Sun. I don’t think I’ll ever come back.

(Translated by Google) This was my first time visiting, but the parking lot was small and full, so I went to the second parking lot. I was able to park where one car had just left, but the next person couldn't get in, and I saw many cars circling around in slow-moving traffic. I was impressed by the "Moving Van Gogh" exhibition this time, but that doesn't reflect my review of the museum itself, so I'll leave that out. If the parking lot was properly maintained, I'd like to visit again on another occasion. (Original) 初めて伺いましたが駐車場が 駐車場が狭く満車で第2駐車場へ行き、たまたま1台出たところへ入れられましたが 次の人は入れられず 歩遅い道をぐるぐる回っている車が多く見受けられました。 今回は【動くゴッホ展】を見て感動したですが 美術館自体の評価とはならないので省きます。 駐車場がちゃんと整備されていれば また違う機会も伺いたいな〰️と思いました。

(Translated by Google) 79th Tochigi Prefectural Art Festival Art Exhibition September 20th - October 2nd This event is held every autumn in the prefecture "with the aim of promoting culture." The first exhibition was held in 1944 (Showa 22). 79 years of progress since the difficult time of the prefecture's defeat and devastation. As someone who lives in a neighboring local government, I'm deeply impressed by the fact that this event has continued for 79 years. I took my time to appreciate each piece, each one a unique masterpiece, painstakingly crafted, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fine Arts indeed! There were several pieces I wanted. "MEISSEN"... The Naoko Ito Meissen Porcelain Collection was also bailey good! It was great. By the way, this was my first time visiting this museum, and I think it's well-designed. This time... The admission fee of 260 yen for adults was a real bargain. (Original) 第79回栃木県芸術祭美術展 9/20〜10/2 県内に置ける「文化の振興を目的として」毎年秋に開催されているイベントで … 1944年(昭和22年)に第1回が開催されたの事… 敗戦で疲弊した 大変な時期からの79年の歩み、 隣の「地方公共団体」に住んで居る者ですが このイベントを続けて来た事、頭が下がりますね。 …各美術作品を時間を掛けて鑑賞させて頂きましたが どれも之もが手間暇かけての個性的な逸品で 充分楽しませて頂きました。 …まさに Fine Arts ! 欲しいと思った作品も何点か有りました。 「MEISSEN」… 伊藤直子マイセン磁器コレクションも又、bailey good ! …良かったですね。 ちなみにコチラの美術館を訪れたのは初めてでして よく出来た美術館だと思います。 今回… 此度の入館料金「一般260円也」は「お得感がいっぱい」でした。

It’s a good experience to shopping 🛒 wonderful places.

plenty of shops and restaurants in one place. nice and clean. There is a kids playground and the parking places are wide and clean. the bus stop make it convenient to get here easily.

Great mall with lots of different shops, something for everyone. There are souvenir shops, snacks shops, clothing stores, arcade, dollar store, etc.

The Game Center charges double on new items, the layout is awkward, it’s not suited for large crowds so avoid weekends and holidays. The akachan honpo is a get size and good staff. There are good baby rooms and elevators. You can find good street clothes and character items

It's a good sized shopping mall with pretty much everything you'd need for a morning or afternoon out shopping. Lots of choices of where to eat too! There's a regular bus from Utsunomiya Station and I think it also goes to the Mashiko pottery area on its route too. A few stores have changed since 2021, such as a new kids adventure group club is now on the second floor.

Good place to get your day to day shopping done. Very crowded on the weekends with families and middle school students. The food court has pretty good selections. The movie theater is across the street (with a access bridge).

It's a great one place shopping mall. It got everything you need like grocery, daily necessities (100yen shops), clothes, 1000yen barber, cinema, even phone and sim cards. It got good restaurants and a lot of non-pork meal. Parking spots are plenty although sometimes they're not enough on the weekends. You can also take bus to and from Utsunomiya station.

A place with many shops. A tourist spot. Explore. Try different foods.

Crowded...

(Translated by Google) We recommend Hananosho, which is included here. In addition to beer and highballs, they also serve Tochigi wine and sake, along with dishes that go well with them, in good portions, and the restaurant has a very cozy interior that reflects the humanity of Nao-chan and Mama, who run the restaurant. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of seats, it is often full, so please be aware of this when visiting. (Original) こちらに入っている華乃庄がオススメ。ビールやハイボールだけでなく、栃木のワインや日本酒とそれに合う料理が上に良いポーションで提供され、切り盛りをしているなおちゃんママの人間性も反映されたとても小気味良い店内となっている。惜しむらくは、席数の関係から満席となっていることもしばしば見られるので、訪問の際はそちらを注意いただきたい

(Translated by Google) The concept is interesting. It would be fun to visit two or three stores instead of just one, and I think it would be good if there were some kind of campaign between the stores. (Original) コンセプトとして面白い。1軒と言わず、2-3軒行ければ面白いし、何かお店同士のキャンペーンとかあれば良いと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Takoyaki shop It's so delicious The staff are so funny and it's the best🤣lol There are some weird comments... Have you really been there? lol (Original) たこ焼き屋さん めっちゃクチャ美味しくて 店員さんも面白くて最高🤣笑 変な書き込みあるけど… ほんとに来たことあるの？笑

(Translated by Google) It's a small restaurant, but the gyoza was delicious 🥟🍻 (Original) 狭いお店ですけど、餃子美味しかったです🥟🍻

(Translated by Google) I visited on a Sunday night, and many of the stores were dark and deserted. Because festivals and other events were being held elsewhere, the crowds were sparse and mostly regular customers. Next time, I'd like to check out the closed stores! (Original) 日曜の夜に伺いましたが明かりが点いていないお店が多数で閑散としていました。他の場所でフェスなどの催し物が開催していた為、人の流れがまばらで定連のお客さんばかりでした。次回は閉まっていた店舗へも行ってみたいです⁉︎

Nice place for outdoor and indoor time pass. Onsen / aqua play space where swimsuit is allowed. Good number of of Shops/restaurants/cafe. Free parking as well.

It's a great place to enjoy local and fresh products, but most shops are closed in the evenings, which makes it less useful at that time.

The Village is a nice place for the locals , but not a tourist stop. The food was amazing but very little appealing outside of that. Maybe when Covid is over more will come back

Nothing is so unique but enjoyable enough for me. The restaurant on the left serves average food, and the shop on the right sells some food, plants, and souvenir goods of the Utsunomiya area. And what's more important is that the toilet is cleaner than other places like that in Japan.

Most places are closed in the evenings, so not useful. The one open restaurant is extremely average. Do your shopping early or plan to eat somewhere else is my recommendation.

Nice park to jog or have a picnic. Lots of open area, parking, publics fountains & bathrooms. Not located near a JR Station, so you'll need to take the bus or drive to get here.

a decent farmers market is located at one end of the property. The hiking/walking area is nice.

It's small. Free to enter but 200-500 yen per ride. Went on a Sunday. Not busy. No waits fot rides. It's got that retro amusement park charm of Japan's boom years. One hour is enough. Two max.

Cute, clean and well-kept Amusement park. I came for the Jet Coaster, and to my surprise, the train was modelled as a Shinkansen! Amazing find. Rides are quite cheap and you buy the ride tickets from the vending machines. Staff are all friendly and even though I don't speak Japanese, they really try and communicate, which is lovely. Toilets were clean - no hand soap though! It's free to get in, and there is a car park located right next to the park! It's located right next to the stadium so I'm guessing ot gets crowded on event days and the parking probably fills up too!

I thought this place was super cute. Free entry into the park. You buy tickets to ride the rides individually. Lots of great tables to have a break or a picnic lunch. We went in the beginning of September and they still had misting stations out to cool down under. Parking is free for up to 2 hours and then it's only 500yen for the day. Baby room has two changing tables and a nursing corner that has a privacy curtain. Good variety of rides even for little tiny kids.

“Tochinoki Family Land” is a fun amusement park located in the Tochigi Comprehensive Athletic Park. It’s just below the magnificent kanseki stadium. This park has lots of attractions to offer such as roller coaster, skyship, niagara cruiser, cycle monorail, and many more!! Besides the playground there are food vendors too! No need to worry when you are famished!! It’s usually packed during weekends! Perfect for family timing, even for the lovebirds and especially those who are having kids!

Very nice amusement park to spend a day with family. We 9 members visited with family member ranging from 1.5 years old to 67 years.

Free entrance and cheaper rides. The ambiance is festive, perfect for the whole family.

convenient and family friendly place. u can bring your own food or you can buy food at reataurants inside. Hotdogs cost 240 yen, churros 200. ramen 550. no atm machine around so bring money. no parking fee. no entrance fee. 6 mins walk from park space. 1,600 yen unli ride for kids 6years old. free for kids 6 years old below. 2,100 yen unlimited ride for adult. or you can buy ticket which costs200 yento 300 yen per ride for adults and 100-200 yen per kid. free for kids 6 years below. cheap and no long waiting time.🥰

Amazing hiking place, BBQ, morning walk! Forest is quiet dense & cool even in summer! Best for cycling!

We went up mountain in a group of nine by rented cars and we love the maple trees with their red crowns. It's beautiful !

I called to make a reservation but unfortunately they don't allow camping anymore for the time being *sad*

Awesome place to visit with friends and family

Nice place for hiking , cycling, camping 🙌

it is a good season to visit there. cherryblossoms welcome you day and night.

Nice to Walk

I went to this place to visit since it's beside hachimanyama park. I heard that volunteers are carving sculptures for decades, each takes about 6 months to finish. A place to visit for sculpture lovers, behind the temple there is assembly of Buddha and disciples may be. Sculptures depicting range of human emotions thanks to decades of hard work by volunteers, amazing place !!

Nice place to take some pictures

(Translated by Google) You can tour the 33 Kannon sacred sites in Saigoku. The episodes are written with bare hands, which intrigues me. According to Google Maps, it looked like you could go from Hachimanyama Park, but in reality you had to go outside the park. (Original) この中で西国33観音霊場巡りができる。素手でエピソードが書いてあって興味をそそられる。 google mapだと八幡山公園から行けそうだったが、実際には公園の外に出ないと行けなかった。

(Translated by Google) Shounji is a Soto Zen temple. The temple was founded by Ryokun in 1470. Currently, the Stone Sculpture Society at Shounji meets every Saturday to carve stone statues. Buddha had 500 arhats (disciples). They are working to carve these 500 arhats. Shounji is a Zen temple located in Utsunomiya city.The temple was founded in 1470 by a local castle lord.Currently, the Stone Sculpture Society has been creating stone statues of Buddha's 500 disciples for 10 years. (Original) 祥雲寺（しょううんじ）は、曹洞宗のお寺院です。お寺は文明2年(1470)良訓により創建されました。 現在、祥雲寺の石彫刻の会「羅漢の会」は毎週土曜日に集まって彫刻を行っています。お釈迦様には500人の羅漢さま（お弟子さん）がいました。この500羅漢を彫刻しようと、活動しています。 Shounji is a Zen temple located in Utsunomiya city.The temple was founded in 1470 by a local castle lord.Currently, the Stone Sculpture Society has been creating stone statues of Buddha's 500 disciples for 10 years.

(Translated by Google) Shounji Temple 1-1-10 Higashido Festival, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 320-0054 Shounji Temple is an old temple with a history of about 550 years since the Muromachi period. The weeping cherry tree, which is over 350 years old, is famous as a prefectural natural monument, and the 33rd Kannon statue in Saigoku is enshrined within the vast grounds of over 50,000 square meters. I will transcribe some of the information boards I took. On the day of my visit, April 6, 2024, the weather was bad, so I was only able to visit a few places, but if I had time, I would like to take a closer look at all 33 places. ●Shounji Kannon sacred place Saigoku Sanjusan Kannon Reisho was opened in the Heian period by Tokudo Shonin and Pope Hanayama, and has been a place of worship for people around the world for over 1,000 years. The sacred place of this temple was built with the faith of many people at the request of the 27th head priest of this temple, Hiroyuki Nukiyama, who was a devout believer in Kannon. Under each statue, soil from each sacred site that has been visited is stored in a jar. The flowers surrounding the statue were donated by believers. Each Kannon statue is enshrined in a well-maintained environment based on the impression and atmosphere of the temple in which it resides. We hope that you will remember this sacred place in the distant Saigoku region, and that after visiting this sacred place, as many people as possible will decide to make a pilgrimage to the Saigoku region. ●No. 1 Nachisan Seigantoji Temple Principal image Nyoikon Seon Bodhisattva Mt. Nachi, one of the three Kumano mountains, is located at the southern end of the Kii Peninsula near Shio Cape, where the Kuroshio Current flows, and the entire mountain is covered in a lush virgin forest. Seigantoji Temple is located along with Nachi Gongen, and from the grounds you can see Nachi Falls, the highest spiritual waterfall in Japan. According to a temple legend, a nude hermit from India washed ashore here and found an eight-inch statue in the basin of Ichi-no-taki. Later, during the reign of Emperor Suiko, Ibutsu Shonin created a statue of Nyoirin Kannon based on a dream, and placed the statue inside and made it the principal image. Mt. Nachi is said to be the east gate of Mt. Fudaraku, the Pure Land of the Bodhisattva Kanzeon, and has been a place of worship since ancient times, and the legend of the crossing of Fudaraku remains. hymn The scenery of the Fudarakuya is a fox that echoes in Mikuma's Nachinoyama. ●No. 25 Banshu Kiyomizu Temple Principal image: Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Kanzeon Bodhisattva It is said that it was founded by the legendary Indian monk Hodo Sennin during the Taika period, and later, in the 2nd year of Jinki (725 AD), Gyoki Bodhisattva established the Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed Kanzeon Bodhisattva. Although it is located in an inland mountainous area of ​​Hyogo Prefecture and has poor transportation, it has long been famous as a sacred place for Kannon and attracted the faith of noble men such as Sakanoue Tamuramaro. It is said that Eisai Zenji also came to live there. Located on the top of the mountain about 2km from the foot of the mountain, there is a clear spring near the main temple, from which the name Kiyomizu was given. hymn Aremiya What's this beautiful water here? ●No. 26 Ichijoji Temple Principal image: Sho Kanzeon Bodhisattva This temple in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture is surrounded by hills that can be compared to an eight-leafed lotus flower, and is located in a quiet forest that makes you feel like you are in another world. The Kaikihodo hermit lived in this area and used his divine powers to send out treasure bowls to receive offerings. During the Taika era, a pot was thrown at a ship loaded with taxed rice while it was sailing at sea, and the ship's owner refused the request to donate rice as a memorial service. Then, as the empty bowl flew back, the rice bags followed like wild geese. The shipowner hurriedly went to the hermit, apologized, and asked for all the rice bags to be returned. It is said that this temple was later built by an imperial order to pray for Emperor Kotoku's recovery from his illness. hymn Haruha Hana, Summer, Tachibana, Akihakiku, Always Taehana, Nori no Hanayama ●No. 30 Chikubu Island Principal image: Thousand-armed, thousand-eyed Kanzeon Bodhisattva Chikubujima is an island floating in the middle of Lake Biwa near the northern tip. This area is the deepest part of the lake, surrounded by steep cliffs, and the island's shadow is reflected on the deep blue surface of the lake, which is said to be ``a scene where the shadows of green trees sink and the fish climb into the trees.'' There are Tsukubusuma Shrine and Hogonji Temple on the island, and it began as a Buddhist temple in the Jinki era (Nara period) when Gyoki Bosatsu first enshrined a statue of Daibenzai Tennyo and then Senju Kannon. The current Kannon statue was built during the Kamakura period. It is said that the Ugaya Benzaiten of Shounji Temple was solicited from Chikubu Island. hymn Tsukimo string Nami ni Ukabu Chikubushima Let's gather the treasure in the boat ●Extra: Kazanin Principal image: Yakushi Nyorai The name of the temple is Bodai-in, and it is said to be the place where the retired Emperor Kazan (Homyo Nyokaku) lived in seclusion. It is said that it was founded by Hodō Sennin during the Taika era, and Kobo Daishi also trained here. The empress and ladies-in-waiting who remained in the capital, admiring the retired Emperor Hanayama, asked him about it, but the Emperor did not allow women to approach the top of the mountain, so the wives built a hermitage at the foot of the mountain and lived there. Today, a mound lined with stone pagodas called the Tomb of the Twelve Queens remains at the site. Emperor Kazan passed away in Kyoto, and his tomb is Kyoto's Kaminoya Mausoleum, but Kazan-in has a memorial tower for the Cloistered Emperor near the main hall. (Original) 祥雲寺 〒320-0054 栃木県宇都宮市東戸祭1丁目1-10 祥雲寺は、山号が戸祭山、室町時代より約550年の歴史がある古刹とのこと。樹齢350年を超える枝垂れ桜が県天然記念物として有名なほか、5万平方メートルを超える広大な境内を利用し、西国三十三番の観音像が祀られています。 撮影してきた何枚かの案内板の文字起こししておきます。訪問日2024年4月6日は、天気が悪かったので、手短なところしか回れませんでしたが、時間があったら、じっくり三十三箇所まわってみたいなと思います。 ●祥雲寺観音霊場 西国三十三番観音礼所は平安の昔、得道上人と花山法王によって開れて以来、千年余の長きにわたって世の人々の信仰をあつめてまいりました。 当寺の霊場は観音信仰の念篤かった当寺第二十七世貫山裕之和尚の発願を受けて多くの人々の信心により建立しているものです。一体々々の像の下には巡礼して頂いてきた各霊場の土が壷に収められています。像のまわりを彩る草花は信者の方々の寄進によるものです。 各観音様はそれぞれがおわします寺々の印象、雰囲気に基づいて周りを整備したなかに安置してあります。遠<西国の霊場を偲んでいただくとともに、この霊場を参拝された後、西国巡礼に志す方がひとりでも多くおられることを念願致します。 ●第一番 那智山青岸渡寺(せいがんとじ) 本尊 如意觀世音菩薩 熊野三山のひとつである那智山は紀伊半島の南端黒潮洗う潮岬に近く全山欝蒼たる原生林に覆われている。青岸渡寺は那智権現とともにあり境内からは日本一の霊瀑那 智の滝を望むことができる。 寺伝によれば此の地にインドより裸形の仙人が漂着し一の滝の滝壷より八寸の尊像を感得した。のち推古天皇の時に生佛上人が霊夢によって如意輪観音像を造りかの尊 像を中に収め本尊にした。 那智山は観世音菩薩の浄土である補陀落山の東門に当たるとされ昔より信仰の地であり補陀落渡海の伝説も残っている。 御詠歌 ふだらくや きしうつなみは みくまのの なちのおやまに ひびくたきつせ ●第二十五番 播州清水寺 本尊 十一面千手観世音菩薩 大化時代に伝説のインド僧法道仙人が開創し、その後神亀二年(西紀七二五年)行基菩薩が千手千眼観世音菩薩を造立したと伝える。 兵庫県の内陸山間部にあり、交通不便の地ではあるが、古くから観音霊場として名が高く坂上田村麻呂など貴顕紳士の信仰を集めた。栄西禅師も来住したという 麓から二キロほど登った山上にあるが、根本中堂のそばに清泉があり、きよみずの 名もこれから付けられた。 御詠歌 あはれみや あまねきかどの しなじなに なにおかなみの ここにきよみず ●第二十六番 一乗寺 本尊 聖観世音菩薩 兵庫県加西市にあるこの寺は周囲を八葉の蓮華にたとえられる丘陵に囲まれ森閑とした別天地を思わせる中に建っている。 開基法道仙人はこの地に住み、神通力をもって宝鉢を飛ばして供養を受けていた。大化年間、海上を航行している租税米を積んだ船に鉢が飛んでいき、供養米の喜捨を頼んだが船主はこれを断った。すると空鉢が飛び帰るのに従って米俵が雁の飛ぶように続いて行った。船主はあわてて仙人のもとに赴き謝って米俵を全部返してもらった。後に孝徳天皇御病気平癒に祈願して効あり勅願によりこの寺が建立されたという 御詠歌 はるははな なつはたちばな あきはきく いつもたえなる のりのはなやま ●第三十番 竹生島(ちくぶしま) 本尊 千手千眼観世音菩薩 琵琶湖の北端に近い湖中に浮かぶ島が竹生島である。このあたりは湖の中でも最も深いところで周囲を切り立った崖に囲まれ森林が蒼と生い茂る島影が紺青の湖面に映る様は「緑樹影沈んで魚木に登る景色あり」と詠われた。 島には都久布須磨神社と宝厳寺があり、仏教寺院としては神亀年間(奈良時代)に行基菩薩がまず大弁才天女像、ついで千手観音を安置したことに始まる。現在の観音像は鎌倉時代に造立されたものである。 祥雲寺の宇賀耶弁財天は竹生島より勧請したものと伝えられている。 御詠歌 つきもひも なみまにうかぶ ちくぶしま ふねにたからを つむここちして ●番外 花山院(かざんいん) 本尊 薬師如来 寺号を菩提院といい出家された花山天皇(法名入覚)が隠棲された地と伝えられる。開創はこれより古く大化年間の法道仙人によるといわれ、弘法大師もここで修行をされたという。 隠棲された花山法皇を慕って都に残っていた后妃、女官たちが尋ねきたが、法皇は山上に女人を近づけなかったので、女房たちはふもとに庵を設けて住んだ。現在その跡に十二妃陵と称する石塔の並んだ塚が残っている。 花山天皇が崩御されたのは京都で、陵も京都の紙屋上陵であるが、花山院には本堂の近くに法皇の供養塔がある。

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful, quiet and atmospheric place. The 祥雲寺 (Shoun-ji) Temple in Utsunomiya is famous for its numerous statues. This is because the temple is dedicated to Buddha and has many statues representing different aspects of the Buddhist faith. The statues symbolize various deities, bodhisattvas and teachers, each of which has its own meaning and function in Buddhism. These statues help believers focus on prayer and meditation, and also serve as objects of worship and expression of gratitude. (Original) Очень красивое, тихое и атмосферное место. Храм 祥雲寺 (Сёун-дзи) в Уцуномии известен своим многочисленным количеством статуй. Это связано с тем, что храм посвящён Будде и имеет множество статуй, представляющих различные аспекты буддийской веры. Статуи символизируют различные божества, бодхисаттвы и учителей, каждый из которых имеет своё значение и функцию в буддизме. Эти статуи помогают верующим сосредоточиться на молитвах и медитациях, а также служат объектами поклонения и выражения благодарности.

(Translated by Google) There is a route modeled after the Saigoku Kannon Tour within the vast grounds. There are information boards about famous temples in western Japan, and there are many beautiful stone Buddha statues along the way. (Original) 広大な敷地内に「西国観音巡り」を模したルートがあります。西日本の著名なお寺の説明板もあり、また途中途中にある石仏も美しいものが多いです。

(Translated by Google) The Sanmon gate with its Oya stone roof is a must-see. A temple associated with the Utsunomiya clan, which ruled Utsunomiya for about 800 years. It is famous for its giant iron pagoda, which is a symbol of its power. (Original) 大谷石の屋根の山門が必見。約800年にわたり宇都宮を統治した宇都宮氏ゆかりの寺。その力の象徴とされた巨大な鉄塔婆が有名。

(Translated by Google) A Jodo sect temple with deep ties to Utsunomiya City. The oldest iron pagoda was made by Sadatsuna Utsunomiya for his late mother during the Kamakura period. (Original) 宇都宮市との縁が深い浄土宗のお寺。鎌倉時代に宇都宮貞綱がb亡母のために作った鉄製の卒塔婆は最古のものです。

(Translated by Google) It has the only iron pagoda in Japan. It was built by Sadatsuna Utsunomiya during the Kamakura period. It's in a storage room near the entrance, and there's a sign telling you to go inside and turn on the light to see it because it's unlocked. It seems that the air is controlled by the glass wall, so you can't touch it, but you can see it up close. I ended up using a nearby coin parking lot, but there is a parking lot within the shrine grounds that worshipers can use for free. Next door is Myoshoji Temple. (Original) 日本で唯一の鉄の塔婆がある。鎌倉時代に宇都宮貞綱により造られたもの。入口近くの収蔵庫にあり、鍵が開いているので入って電気を点けて見るようにと看板がある。ガラス張りで保存のために空気の管理等をしているようで、触れることはできないがすぐ近くで見ることができる。 近くのコインパーキングを利用してしまったが、境内に駐車場があり、参拝者は無料で利用できる お隣は妙正寺。

(Translated by Google) The temple grounds around here are quite large. Unfortunately, the gate was under construction. Also, the Buddha statue that suddenly appeared was huge and impressive. (Original) ここらへんのお寺では境内はけっこう広いです。 門が工事をしていたのが残念でした。 あと突如現れる仏像も大きくて圧巻でした。

(Translated by Google) This is a Jodo sect temple located about 10 minutes walk from Utsunomiya Station. Although its popularity as a tourist attraction is thought to be close to zero, the iron pagoda from the Kamakura period that is on display in the storage building is the oldest existing one in Japan and is quite a sight to behold. You will be amazed at the precision of the expression, which makes it hard to believe that it is cast. Even if it's not enough to make a long trip, it's still convenient to stop by while sightseeing in Nikko, Kanuma, or Otani. The appearance is just like that of an ordinary temple, but the grounds are well-maintained, so you can worship comfortably. (Original) 宇都宮駅から歩いて一〇分ほどのところにある浄土宗寺院です。観光名所としての知名度は限りなくゼロに近いと思われますが、収蔵庫にて公開されている鎌倉時代の鉄製塔婆は現存する日本最古のものであり、なかなかの見ごたえです。鋳造とは思えない精緻な表現に驚かされます。 遠路はるばる足を運ぶほには不十分であっても、日光、鹿沼、大谷観光のついでの立ち寄るには便利です。たたずまいは普通の檀家寺そのものですが、境内はよく手入れされているので気持ちよく参拝できます。

(Translated by Google) In a post on LINE, the conversation moved from Ryukyu Tei Kakazura to Teika Fujiwara, and a resident of Sagano, Kyoto, decided to visit this temple, which is connected to the Utsunomiya clan, from the autumn leaves of Mt. Kokura and the Kokura Hyakunin Isshu. The precincts felt smaller than I expected, but they were kept well-maintained and I was able to fully enjoy them. (Original) ラインの投稿でリュウキュウテイカカズラから藤原定家に話しが移り、京都嵯峨野在住者が小倉山の紅葉、小倉百人一首から宇都宮氏に縁のある当寺に参拝することにした。境内は思いの外狭い気がしたが、清掃等が行き届き十分に堪能することができた。

(Translated by Google) It's a beautiful temple. It is said that there were many temples in this area in the past. (Especially along the Tagawa River) (Original) きれいなお寺です。昔はこの辺にはたくさんお寺があったそうです。(特に田川沿いに)

The Inner Citadel of Utsunomiya Castle is the core of the historic fortress, once the seat of power for the Utsunomiya clan and later an important stronghold under the Tokugawa shogunate. Though much of the original castle was lost during wars and modernization, the area has been carefully reconstructed, giving visitors a sense of the scale and authority the citadel once held. Walking through the broad earthen ramparts, massive stone walls, and reconstructed yagura towers, you can imagine how formidable this castle must have been. The citadel controlled key routes to Nikkō and northern Japan, making it a strategic hub for centuries. Today, the grounds feel peaceful, with open spaces, moats, and historical displays that contrast sharply with the turbulent history they once witnessed.

More of a park than a ‘castle ruins’. Interesting if you’re in to castle ruins and history. Interesting nooks and crannies to check out. Parking at the municipal city was free, though you just need to take a ticket when going in and then return it when going out.

About 20 to 25 mins walk from Utsunomiya JR Station. Quite a pleasant walk along the river. Nothing much to see at the park actually. The castle structure is a rebuild, not original. Can visit the small museum which has a nice diorama showing the old Utsunomiya castle. There s a Yakult cafe nearby, but nothing special.

Visited this place on a weekend morning. Many kids were there playing. The cherry blossoms were so beautiful.

The castle is located just below the Utsunomiya city hall, which takes around 15 min by bus from Utsunomiya JR station! There is no entry fee, it’s completely free! I have been there quite a few times now and have seen the beauty of the surrounding nature in different seasons! I was so amazed!! Play, walk, relax, and you can enjoy the leisure time in a very relaxing surrounding!

Nice park for walking, but nothing much to watch history wise other than the modified castle. Inside is empty, downstairs you can see remaining and watch some videos related to history of this place. Free Car park is always full and have to wait. People who are working around also using this park. Even if this is Utsunomiya city, no real rush around. Can take pictures freely.

It's about 30 minutes walk from Utsunomiya station. The view is great! And free! If you have a bicycle you can enjoy cycling around.

Fun but not exceptional. On the second floor above the bus shelter (hard to find).

This's a stone statue of "Gyoza Venus" wrapped in gyoza skins. Gyoza is a Chinese dumpling. It’s unique and innovative. I think it’s interesting her facial expression is difficult to see well. The "Utsunomiya gyoza festival" is held in Utsunomiya, which is famous throughout the country as a gyoza city.

Good architecture and overall environment around

2h drive from Tokyo to see it. Totally worth it. The train station is also very nice.

Incredible piece of art. I mark it 4 because there is no such thing as perfect art.

My partner is addicted to gyoza. We managed 3 gyoza places in less than 3 hours (including queuing time). We have a photo of Rick kissing this statue... He says I've been dumped and he's marrying her instead :-(

Utsunomiya is the Gyoza city of Japan. There’re so many Gyoza restaurants around Utsunomiya JR station. Gyoza statue located in front of Utsunomiya JR station.

Good onsen with special water type. Not very crowed at weekend. The fee is approximately 1000 yen per person.

Actually, I don’t even want to give them a star. I’ve brought some friends with me as a part of my birthday celebration. There were 2 open air baths for women so we tried them. The one with what they call “wine bath” was dangerous because you can’t see the stair going down to it. I stumbled, my friend stumbled and as we were bathing, more guests stumbled too. So, when we were paying out, I told the staff about what happened at the bath and advised him that they should do something about it because it’s dangerous. I was expecting an apology but to my dismay, he added more insult to the injury. He said, “it was written somewhere maybe you guys didn’t understood!”The guts!!! So, what happened to those Japanese who also stumbled? They also didn’t understand the said warning signs? Honestly, there wasn’t anything written. The only written thing I had read was about the depth of the water which says…. That part is deep and the other part is shallow. There wasn’t anything written about the stairs going down the bath? This staff should better be trained how to treat guests. I wish that the owner and manager could read this and do something about the said staff’s attitude. This happened today, April 14,2024. FYI, I’m a foreigner yes, but had been living here for more than 36 years and hate to say that I was very embarrassed of this unfriendly staff of yours. Maybe, you should include English translations on your warning signs so we,”foreign guest's”….. who in a way help you with your business could understand them too😂 フロントのお仕事やるなら、お客の気持ちも分かって下さい。事故ったらもう遅いでしょう？まぁ、二度と行かないけどね。もちろんお友達たちにもおすすめできませんね。

Nice relaxing place. Open late. Outdoor bath with sky view. Relaxing tatami room and separate mail femail sleeping areas to take a nap. Nicely decorated with Japanese style interior. I use this place and then go just a few minutes drive away to the nearby Michi no eki to Car camp.

I gave up taking bath here, because of their non-sense rules. My son is 1year old uses a baby diaper. They prohibit babies who use diaper from bathing hot spring. It's totally no make sense to me. Why Japanese people?! At the end, I went there by car with 2hours drive, but I went back directly. Please be noted if you have child with diaper, you will not enjoy bathing.

Nice, clean and well equipped, the baths were nice and clean, so was the sauna.. lots of resting areas with some outdoors, the restaurant looked nice although we didn’t go…

Excellent spa and restaurant in Chichibu where one can easily spend an entire day with family and friends. The spa has sauna and Korean massage as well as the indoor and outdoor pools. The restaurant has amazing selection and perfect renditions of Chichibu's specialities, like the walnut soma or roast pork. Highly recommended at any time of the year.

Not bad. We can relax.

Wasn’t prepared for the hike but it was worth it. I really love the place it is so serene. A nice escape from the city.

Went hiking with my family, I love the way until the top, very nice and easy course of hiking 🥾🥾

excellent

Woryh the hike

(Translated by Google) We went down Mt. Taki to Taki Fudoson. You can also climb Mt. Taki from here. In that case, you will have to climb a long flight of stairs to the main hall. There is also a god of legs and hips, and we paid our respects there. We should probably say hello to him before climbing the mountain. Sorry for the reverse.💦 (Original) 多気山の下りで多気不動尊へ。こちらから多気山へ登ることもできます。その場合は本堂まで長い階段を上がることになります。 足腰の神様もおられ、参拝しました。 本来はご挨拶してから登山すべきかもしれません。逆になってしまい申し訳ありません💦

(Translated by Google) This is the temple that serves as the administrative office for the Thirty-Six Fudo Myo-o Sacred Sites of Northern Kanto. I've been there for the first time in years, climbing up the stairs to the temple complex and paying my respects to Acala. There is also an image of the principal image of Acala just before the mountain gate, where I chanted the Middle Mantra and paid my respects. Noumaku samanda bazara dansenda makaroshida sowataya untarata kanman, hands together in prayer 🙏 October 5, 2025 (Original) 此処は北関東三十六不動尊霊場の事務局をしているお寺です。何年ぶりだろうか階段をのぼった先に伽藍があり不動明王に参詣して来ました。山門の手前にも本尊不動明王が勸請され､此方では中咒をお唱えし参拝をして来ました。 ノウマク サマンダ バザラ ダンセンダ マカロシャダ ソワタヤ ウンタラタ カンマン　合掌🙏　　　　　　　令和七年十月五日

(Translated by Google) I found this temple on my way back from Otani Kannon Temple and decided to drop by. It is at the top of a long flight of stairs and has a very solemn feel to it. The temple seal is handwritten right in front of you. It is a very beautiful temple seal. (Original) 大谷観音に行った際、帰りに見つけて行ってきました。長い階段を登った先にあり、とても厳かな感じがします。御朱印は目の前で手書きしてくれます。とても素晴らしい御朱印です

One of the best peaceful place in utsunomiya you must have visited. Trust me, it'll calm your mind.

A good place enjoy your leisure time with the nature.

One of the most calming place in Uthsonomia city .. I like it ♥️ Koi fish add colours to the water and I can watch them for hours and it feels so relaxed & quiet

Beautiful, beautiful, beauiful! Awesome to read a book or just relax with family or by oneself, just to be noted, you cannot bring balls, rackets, etc. This is a cultural park, space to relax and just enjoy the view or walk around, even jog around.

Nice and silent park with Japanese garden to observe spring or autumn trees. Close to museum where you can stop by and take a look. There are sometimes too many people but so far one of the best parks in Utsunomiya.

Beautiful and calm place Good for a walk or enjoying obento during lunch time

Good park with walking trail with dense plantation and lake.

All is very good

Just cool to see and experience.

(Translated by Google) A temple where Edo Higanzakura trees, which are about 200 years old, are in full bloom. It is said to bloom the earliest in Utsunomiya. (Original) 樹齢約200年の江戸彼岸桜がとても見事に咲き誇るお寺。宇都宮で一番早く開花するとも。

(Translated by Google) It was in full bloom, a type of cherry blossom called Edohiganzakura. The vermilion red gate is also wonderful. (Original) エドヒガンザクラという種類の桜らしく満開でした。朱塗りの赤門も素敵です。

(Translated by Google) Akamon is so famous that the street that stretches here on the north side of the city is called "Akamon Street," but I may have completely ignored it when I was a student. It is a famous place for cherry blossom viewing. (Original) 街中から北側のここに伸びる通りが「赤門通り」と呼ばれるようになるほどに有名な赤門ですが、学生時代は完全に無視していたかもしれません‥ 桜の名所として有名なところです。

(Translated by Google) 25.04.06. Visit A wonderful place with cherry blossoms and temples. (Original) 25.04.06. 방문 벚꽃과 절이 어우러진 멋진 곳입니다.

(Translated by Google) Akamon Jikoji Temple held its Sentoumyo Okuribi (fireworks) on the night of Obon on August 16th for the first time in three years. Glass-filled lanterns were lined up on the stairs and in front of the main hall, creating a truly fantastic and wonderful event to see off our ancestors. After the memorial service and prayers, a memorial concert was held for the first time in three years, from 7:30pm to nearly 9pm. The performance and harmony of three people on a violin, classical guitar, and voice percussion in the main hall was wonderful and moving. (Original) 赤門慈光寺の8/16の送り盆の夜の千燈明送り火が三年ぶりに開催され、グラス入り燈明が階段や本堂前にに並べられ、本当に幻想的でご先祖様を見送る素晴らしい行事でした🎵お練り供養やご祈願の後には、これ又三年ぶりに供養コンサート🎶が夜7時半から9時近くまであり、本堂でバイオリン🎻とクラシックギター🎸とボイスパーカッションの三人の演奏もハーモニーも素晴らしく😆感動的でした🎵

Very small shrine with just few statues to see. Unless you're a hardcore shrine-visitor, might s well pass.

(Translated by Google) A shrine dedicated to a scholar from the Edo period who was born in Utsunomiya City. This shrine is dedicated to Kimihei Gamo, a late Edo period scholar, and is known locally as the god of learning. The shrine was founded in 1930. In addition, a stone statue of Akashi Shiganosuke, the first Yokozuna, is from this area, so a stone statue is placed in the precincts. There will also be a youth sumo tournament where all the naughty sumo wrestlers from around the prefecture will gather. The precincts have an idyllic atmosphere and are calm. The laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere of the countryside is comfortable. (Original) 宇都宮市生まれの江戸時代の学者を祀る神社。 江戸時代後期の学者である蒲生君平を御祭神とする神社で地元では学問の神様として親しまれています。神社の創建は昭和5年と新しめです。 また、初代の横綱である明石志賀之助が当地の出身であることから境内に石像が置かれています。県内のわんぱく力士が集う少年相撲大会も行われるようです。 境内は牧歌的な雰囲気があり、落ち着いています。のんびりとした田舎の飾らない空気が心地よいです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from visiting Mt. Hachiman to see the cherry blossoms on a Saturday in early April 2025. As you pass through the stone torii gate and go up the long staircase, you will see a large weeping cherry tree, which is very beautiful. Even though these beautiful cherry blossoms were blooming, there were only a few people there. With statues of the god of learning and the first Yokozuna, and a large temple grounds, I think it's a hidden gem that will heal you if you visit during the cherry blossom season. (Original) 2025年4月初旬の土曜日に八幡山へ桜を見に行った帰りに立ち寄りました。 石の鳥居をくぐり、長い階段の参道を上って行くと、大きな枝垂れ桜があり、とても綺麗です。 こんな見事な桜が咲いているのに、人は数人でした。 学問の神様や初代横綱の像に広い境内など、桜が咲く季節に訪れると癒される穴場スポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) I went there before my son's high school single-choice recommendation entrance exam, prayed, and purchased a set of amulets and talismans. He passed the exam with ease. Thank you very much. (Original) 息子の高校単願推薦入試前に行き、お参りを済ませ、御守りお札セットを購入。無事合格できました。 ありがとうござました。

(Translated by Google) I visited the shrine on October 14, 2024. This shrine is dedicated to Kimihei Gamo, a scholar from the late Edo period. Kimpei Gamo researched imperial tombs and ancient tombs across the country and wrote ``Sanryōshi,'' and was the first to use the figurative name ``keyhole-shaped tumulus.'' Kimihei Gamo's ancestor is said to be Ujisato Gamo, the lord of the Aizu domain. In front of the torii gate stands a pillar with a hole. It is said that you will pass if you pass a pen, pencil, brush, etc. through the hole in one shot. This shrine is visited by a large number of worshipers who come to pray for passing the exam. Since there is no parking lot, I parked in the parking lot of the prefectural office and visited the shrine. (Original) 2024年10月14日に参拝しました。 江戸時代後期の学者、蒲生君平を御祭神として祀った神社です。蒲生君平は、全国の天皇陵や古墳を調査して「山陵誌」を著し、初めて前方後円墳という形象名を使用しました。蒲生君平の先祖は、会津藩主蒲生氏郷だと言われています。 鳥居前に穴の空いた御柱が立っています。ペンや鉛筆、筆などを一発で穴を通過させると合格すると言われています。合格祈願に訪れる参拝客が、大変多い神社です。 駐車場が無いため、県庁の駐車場に停めさせていただき、参拝させていただきました。

(Translated by Google) Hey! Utsunomiya Tower I came back from a trip to Sakurahengai ^^ I happened to be on my way home. Apparently, he is the god of learning that makes you smarter. If it gets any better than this...(Shut up ^^) I'm a stable person, please leave the tsukkomi idiots alone. I'm really sorry to those who were offended. Now pull yourself together Personally, I'm glad it was more relaxing than Utsunomiya Tower. The site is also quite large. After all, the cherry blossoms are beautiful. If you want to become smarter, don't forget to make an offering. Please go if you like (*•̀ᴗ•́*)👍 (Original) ほい！ 宇都宮タワー 桜編街旅の帰りに来ましたー^^ たまたまた帰り道にありました どうやら頭が良くなる学問の神様らしいです。 これ以上良くなったら､､､(黙れ^^) 安定の1人ツッコミボケはほっといてください気分害された人はほんとごめんなさい。 さて気を取り直して 個人的には宇都宮タワーよりゆっくりできて良かったです。 敷地も結構広くて なんせ桜が綺麗です。 頭良くなりたくてお賽銭も忘れずに 良かったら行ってみてね(*•̀ᴗ•́*)👍

(Translated by Google) The main deity is Gamo Kimpei, who was active during the Edo period. If you want to pray for success in Utsunomiya, this is the place to go, and it is crowded with students during exam season. They sell passing pencils that are said to be effective for exams, and job-hunting charms that will support you in finding a job. On the grounds there is a stone statue and handprint of Akashi Shiganosuke, the first yokozuna from Utsunomiya. There does not appear to be a parking lot at the shrine. You can use a paid parking lot nearby, or take the train or bus. It is said to be about a 15-minute walk from Tobu Utsunomiya Station. A handwritten goshuin costs 300 yen. Two recommended shrines you should definitely visit in the work and studies section (Original) 主祭神は江戸時代に活躍した蒲生君平。 宇都宮で合格祈願するならココというほどで受験シーズンにはたくさんの受験生で賑わいます。 受験に効くという合格鉛筆や、就職をサポートしてくれる就活守があります。 境内には、宇都宮出身の初代横綱、明石志賀之助の石像と手形があります。 神社の駐車場はなさそうです。 近くの有料駐車場を利用するか、電車、バスなどで。 東武宇都宮駅から徒歩15分くらいだそうです。 御朱印は直書きで300円でした。 仕事、学業の部　絶対行きたいオススメ神社２選

(Translated by Google) Visited on October 14, 2024. I heard that similar to the Sannai Maruyama ruins, a large rectangular building from the early Jomon period was being restored and exhibited, so I decided to visit it. In addition to materials from the Jomon period, you can also see items excavated from the Shogunzuka Tumulus. (Original) 2024年10月14日に見学しました。 三内丸山遺跡と同様に縄文前期の長方形大型建物が復元展示されていると聞き、訪ねてみました。縄文時代の資料だけではなく、将軍塚古墳で発掘された品々も見ることができます。

(Translated by Google) This is a museum about the Nekodani ruins. Admission was free. Although it is not a large facility, there are displays of pottery, clay figurines, and ornaments, and there is also an explanation of the graves of the time, along with models. At the ruins nearby, we saw restored dwellings, buildings, and burial mounds. (Original) 根古谷遺跡についての資料館です。入館無料でした。 大きな施設ではありませんが土器や土偶、装飾品などが展示されていて、当時のお墓についても模型付きで解説がありました。 すぐそばの遺跡では、復元住居や建物、墓壙などが見られました。

(Translated by Google) When the cemetery was created, excavations were carried out from 1982 to 1987 to preserve records. The remains of a large settlement from the early Jomon period approximately 6,000 years ago were discovered, and the cemetery plan was changed to preserve the site as it is, as the Nekoyadai Ruins. The excavated items, including stone crescent-shaped earrings, tubular beads, stone arrowheads, and stone spoons, have all been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The city conducted an excavation survey in 1982 before developing the cemetery.The excavation uncovered the remains of a large settlement dating back approximately 6,000 years.The city made some changes to the cemetery plans to preserve the ruins. (Original) 墓園造成に当たり、記録保存のため昭和57年から昭和62年に発掘調査を実施したところ約6000年前の縄文前期の大集落跡が発見されたため墓園計画の一部を変更して根古谷台遺跡として現状保存されました。 出土品のうち石製の玦状耳飾り・管玉・石鏃・石匙などが一括して重要文化財に指定されています。 The city conducted an excavation survey in 1982 before developing the cemetery.The excavation uncovered the remains of a large settlement dating back approximately 6,000 years.The city made some changes to the cemetery plans to preserve the ruins.

(Translated by Google) You can see a restored pit dwelling. You cannot enter the dwelling. Admission to the museum is free. There is parking for about 6 cars. The facilities and exhibits are quite dilapidated. Some maintenance such as weeding has been done. The budget may be tight, but it seems like a renovation is about due. (Original) 竪穴式住居を復元したものが見られます。 住居の中には入れません。 資料館入場無料。 駐車場は6台分くらい。 だいぶ設備や展示物が老朽化しています。 草刈り等の手入れはされています。 予算が厳しいのかも知れませんが、そろそろリニューアル必要かと。

(Translated by Google) There is a large pit dwelling. It looks like you can't go inside, but it's really big. It is said to be one of the largest in Japan. It was a quiet place and I felt very relaxed. (Original) 大きい竪穴式住居があります。 中には入れないようですがとても大きい。 日本最大級とのことです。 静かな場所でとても落ち着けました。

(Translated by Google) Historic site from the early Jomon period in Utsunomiya City This is a museum located at the Nekoyadai ruins. Artifacts excavated from Jomon period ruins and historical reference replicas are on display. Volunteers (maybe employees?) kindly explain the process. Admission is free (brochure included) and there is a parking lot, so please come and have a look. After checking out the museum, head outside. There are four pit dwellings outside, and only the large rectangular building can be seen inside. There are many other remains of buildings. You might feel like you've traveled back in time to the Jomon period! Smoking is prohibited to protect historic sites. (Original) 宇都宮市にある縄文時代初期の史跡 根古谷台遺跡にある資料館です。縄文時代の遺跡から発掘された出土品や歴史の参考レプリカなどが展示されてます。ボランティア(従業員かも？)の方々が親切に説明してくれます。入館料は無料(パンフレット付き)で駐車場もあるので一度は来館して見て下さい。資料館を見た後は外へ。外には竪穴式住居が四軒あり大型長方形建物だけ中を見る事ができます。他にも建物の跡が多数あります。縄文時代にタイムスリップした感覚になるかも?!史跡保護ため禁煙となっております。

(Translated by Google) I can't go inside the residence... It seemed like it hadn't been renovated or cleaned since it opened, and it was dark and dusty, giving it a strange atmosphere💀 The excavated items are on display at the museum, but you can investigate them, but don't put them back. It's not like grave robbers. To put it bluntly, there is nothing in the ancient ruins 🐒 The existence value of the staff in the office... I'm curious about what kind of work they do 😆 He looked at me with strange eyes 👀 I saw that there weren't many people visiting 💦 (Original) 住居内には入れず… 開館以来リニューアルも掃除もしていないのか、薄暗くホコリが積もっていて異様な雰囲気でした💀 資料館に出土品が展示してあるが、調査はいいが元に戻しなよ墓荒らしと一緒じゃない❓ ハッキリ言って何もない古代の遺跡跡🐒 事務所にいる職員さんの存在価値よ…どんな仕事しているのか気になる😆 私をもの珍しい目で見ていたが👀余程、訪れる人が居ないとみた💦

Nice park 📸 24 November 2024

It is a beautiful park with rows of ginkgo trees surrounding it. There are many compartmentalized facilities.

It’s a nice place to hang out with friends, but on the weekends it’s normally crowded. I also like that there’s a pool near it. The park is especially pretty in spring and fall.

The view is amazing during October, November with fall colors and yellow leaves. Don't miss to visit this park in autumn. You will sure like it. 🙂

My favorite spot in Utsunomiya.

Came here all the way from Niigata for the amazing pokelid.

The area is very spacious. If you feel like wanting to have peace on your own, this is one of the place to go here in Utsunomoya.

(Translated by Google) A Kannon statue just before the road to Dainichi Nyorai. It has a good view, but it's scary because it looks like it might fall off. (Original) 大日如来へ向かう道の手前にある観音像。見晴らし良好だが転落しそうで怖い。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way up to Kamanosawa Gomine. It is about a 30 minute walk from Hoshoji Temple. Of course, with trekking shoes I was able to go without any problems because it was a movement. For those whose purpose is to visit a temple, there are many options for visiting the Onuna Kannon and the Okunoin Dainichi Nyorai located across the street. Since you will be climbing up a chain and walking on rocks, please do not wear shoes with weak grip or shoes with thin soles, as this will injure your feet and increase the risk of slipping. Not recommended. Attack with three-point support and shoes with good hold. Please! Kannon statue on the tip of a rock in a very unique mountain area I think it must have been a struggle just to dedicate and transport it. Although the altitude is not high, the view is great as there are no obstacles around. (Original) 釜ノ沢五峰ヘの登山途中に立ち寄りました。法性寺から約３０分の道のりです。 当然ながらトレッキングシューズでの 行動ですので特に問題無く行けましたが お寺の参拝が目的の方にはこのお船観音や向かえに有る奥の院大日如来までは 鎖場を登り岩の上を歩くのでグリップの弱い靴や底の薄い靴の方は足を痛めたり滑落の危険性も高くなるのであまり お薦めできません。三点支持を身に付けてホールド性の高い靴でアタックして 下さい！ 大変個性的な山域で岩(石)の先端に観音様 を奉る、運ぶだけでも苦労があったと思います。決して標高は高くはないが周りに障害物が無いので眺望は最高です。

(Translated by Google) Awesome! Be careful of your footing and pray to Kannon. (Original) 素晴らしいです！ 足場には十分注意して、観音様にお参りしましょう。

(Translated by Google) I have visited Hoshoji Temple, the 32nd temple, several times, but this was my first time to climb the Ofune Kannon statue. It was the autumn season, so you could enjoy flowers on the stairs along the way. The Kannon statue on top of a large rock makes me wonder how it got here. It's quite a rocky area, so you'll need some equipment, but I'm glad I was able to visit. (Original) 32番札所法性寺様には何度かお参りしましたが、お舟観音様には初めて登りました。秋海棠の時期で途中の階段とかもお花が楽しめました。 大きな岩の上の観音様は、どうやってここにいらっしゃるのか不思議なくらい。 かなりの岩場なので、それなりの装備が必要ですが、お参りできて良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) The view was amazing. It was a sunny day with no wind, so I walked around, but I don't recommend going on a day with strong winds and rain. (Original) 見晴らしが最高でした。 風の無い晴天日でしたので歩き回りましたが、風雨の強い日はお勧めしません。

(Translated by Google) Kannon stands on a rock that would kill him if he slipped and fell. It takes about an hour round trip. (Original) 足を滑らせて落ちたら命が無くなりそうな岩の上に立つ観音。往復で一時間程度必要。

(Translated by Google) When going from the Dainichi Nyorai statue in the inner sanctuary, there is a route to walk on the rocks and a route to walk on the mountain path below. I think it took about 5 minutes. The route on the rocks was very scary because there were cliffs on both sides and no handrails, so I gave up. The Kannon statue stood with a vast landscape in the background and I got power from it. (Original) 奥の院の大日如来様から行くときに、岩の上を歩くルートと下の山道を歩くルートがあります。5分くらいだった気がします。岩の上のルートは左右が崖で手すりもないのでとても怖くてやめておきました。観音様は広大な景色を背景に立っていてパワーをもらいました。

Nice park for gathering or strolling around. Enough parking space and toilet. Although the snake and bee warning signs are kind a concerning 🐝🐍

There is a stunning buddhist stupa, right above the park! If you are a Buddhist, I recommend you to visit once and make your wishes. The park is beautiful too, you may take a walk and relax!

Nice park for long walk or jogging. If you're going by bike it's quite uphill road.

There is a big dog park there

Very clean and wide open space, full of Gardens and green áreas. Very calm, peaceful, relaxing.

Natural and shooting place.

(Translated by Google) An oasis in Utsunomiya. A beautiful park on high ground, rich in nature. It's relatively empty even on weekends, making it a truly relaxing place. There is a walking course that goes all the way around the park. It's close to the city center, so it's easy to access, and it's great that there is a parking lot. (Original) 宇都宮のオアシス。 高台にある自然豊かな美しい公園。土日でも比較的空いていてまさに癒しの場所です。ぐるーっと公園を歩いて一周するコースがあります。市街地の近くでアクセスも抜群であり、駐車場があるのもありがたいです。

I did not find any castle, but lot of greenery, view of the river is good.

Peaceful place to take a walk

(Translated by Google) Toyama Castle has been around for about 300 years, but its shape has naturally changed over time. The current castle ruins date back to the Sengoku period, when the castle area was at its most expansive. There are explanatory signboards for each ruin, making it easy to understand where you are. It takes about 25 minutes by car from Tobiyama Castle to Katsuyama Castle, and about 20 minutes by car from Tobiyama Castle to Utsunomiya Castle. It is possible to siege three castles in one day. The following is from wikipedia Tobiyama Castle is a flat mountain castle built on a rectangular territory measuring 240 meters from east to west and 420 meters from north to south, using the terraces on the east bank of the Kinugawa River. The ruins that remain today extend over a vast area of ​​about 14 hectares, and are solidly built, surrounded by cliffs along the Kinugawa River and its tributaries (25 meters in relative height) on the north and west sides, and double earthworks and a dry moat on the east and south sides. The inner dry moat preserves the remains of a large structure measuring 15 meters wide and 4 meters deep. The castle is made up of seven curves. There is a main enclosure in the northwest, which is divided into five sections by a dry moat. There was one kuruwa on the south side, and a long and narrow kuruwa surrounding these kuruwa on the east and south sides, and five turret platforms were placed along the outer moat. Each kuruwa is surrounded by earthworks and a moat, and it is thought that the castle lord's residence was located in the northernmost small kuruwa. (Original) 飛山城は約300年間つづいたお城ですが、その形は当然時代とともに変化しています。現在の城跡は、城域がもっとも拡大した戦国時代のものだそうです。遺構ごとに解説看板があり、今自分がどこにいるのか把握しやすくなっています。 飛山城から勝山城までクルマで25分程度、飛山城から宇都宮城まではクルマで20分程度で到着します。1日で三城攻城可能です。 以下、wikipediaより 飛山城は、鬼怒川東岸の段丘面を利用して造られた東西240メートル、南北420メートルの長方形の縄張りに築造された平山城である。現在残されている遺構は約14ヘクタールと広大な領域に広がり、北側と西側を鬼怒川およびその支流に沿った断崖（比高差25メートル）、東側と南側を2重の土塁と空堀で囲う、堅固な造りとなっている。内側の空堀は、幅15メートル×深さ4メートルもある大掛かりな遺構を保持している。 城は7つの曲輪により構成される。北西部に主郭となる曲輪があり、空堀によって5つの曲輪に分けられている。その南側には1つの曲輪が設けられ、さらにこれらの曲輪の東側と南側を取り囲むように細長い曲輪が設けられ、その外堀沿いには5つの櫓台が置かれていた。各曲輪とも土塁と堀で囲まれており、最北の小さな曲輪に城主の居館があったと考えられている。

(Translated by Google) Although it is labeled as a park, its actual purpose is to preserve the historical sites of Tobiyama Castle, so there is no place for children to play. The interior is quite large and there is an abundance of vegetation, so we recommend that you dress appropriately when walking around. It is possible to walk from the station, but be careful as it is quite a distance uphill. There is parking space for a reasonable number of cars. If it is your first time visiting, we recommend that you visit the museum first or last. (Original) 公園と表記されていますが、実際は飛山城の史跡を保存することが目的になっているので、子供が遊ぶようなところはありません。 内部はかなり広く草木が豊富なので、歩くときはそれなりの服装で来られることをお勧めします。 駅から歩いてくることも可能ですが、登り坂でそれなりの距離があるのでお気をつけください。 駐車場もそこそこ台数が置けます。 初めての方は最初か最後に資料館に行かれることをお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) As a nationally designated historic site, it has a museum and earthwork climbing experience that even families can enjoy. Previously, it was far from Utsunomiya Station and the only way to get there was by car, but with the opening of the light rail, it is now possible to get there by public transportation. However, it took more than 20 minutes to walk from the stop. The ruins are very well preserved, and it's been maintained as a nationally designated historic site and park, so it's easy to walk around. The double outer moat remains almost completely intact, and we enjoyed exploring the bottom of the moat. (Original) 国指定史跡として、家族連れでも楽しめるような資料館と土塁登り体験ができるようになっている。 以前は宇都宮駅からは遠く離れており、車で行くしかなかったが、ライトレールが開通し、公共の交通機関で行けるようになった。 とはいえ、停留所からは徒歩20分以上かかった。 遺構はとてもよく残されており、国指定史跡、公園として整備されているために散策もしやすい。 二重の外堀がほぼ完全に残っており、子の堀底を探索して楽しんだ。

(Translated by Google) The city of Utsunomiya began developing the area as a historic park in 2000, and opened the Tobiyama Castle Historical Park in March 2005. Within the park, reconstructed earthworks, dry moats, wooden bridges, and post-hole buildings thought to have served as soldiers' barracks have been restored. In addition, the Tobiyama History Experience Center was opened next to the park, where historical materials related to the castle and its lord, the Haga clan, are on display, and visitors can try on clothing from the Warring States period, create magatama and earthenware, and play old-fashioned games (such as mini shogi). (Original) 2000年（平成12年）から宇都宮市による史跡公園としての整備が行われ、2005年（平成17年）3月に「飛山城史跡公園」として開園した。公園内には、土塁や空堀、木橋、兵士の詰所と思われる掘立柱建物などが復元されている。また、公園に隣接して「とびやま歴史体験館」が開設され、城や城主の芳賀氏に関する史料などが展示されているほか、戦国時代の衣装の着用体験、勾玉・土器などの作成体験、昔の遊び（小将棋など）の体験ができる

(Translated by Google) Tobiyama Castle was the medieval residence of the Haga clan, and is one of the city's main castle ruins, alongside Utsunomiya Castle. The nearest station is Tobiyama Castle Ruins Station on the light rail, and it's about a 15-minute walk to the castle. The castle ruins cover a vast area of ​​14 hectares, so it takes some time to walk around. The park has reconstructed earthworks, moats, pit dwellings, and excavated buildings, but it's so large that it can be difficult to get a full grasp of the area. We recommend getting information at the Tobiyama History Experience Center beforehand. There are usually few people here, and there are places on the hilltop with great views of the Kinugawa River, making it a great place for a stroll. (Original) 飛山城は中世の芳賀氏の居城で、宇都宮城と並ぶ市内の主要な城跡になっています。 最寄り駅はライトレールの飛山城跡駅。城までは徒歩15分ほどの距離です。 城跡は14ヘクタールに及ぶ広大な土地に広がっていて、歩いて回るにも時間がかかります。 公園内には土塁や堀、竪穴式建物や掘立式建物などが復元されていますが、広いので全体像を把握するのは大変です。事前にとびやま歴史体験館で情報を仕入れておくことをお勧めします。 ふだんは人も少なく、高台からは鬼怒川の眺めがよい場所もあって、散策にも適しています。

Nice restful park with public toilets, water and large well trimmed grass areas. Perfect for stretching. You can come at night too.

Peaceful and quiet just what i want

Good for relax

Good

(Translated by Google) I often come here to walk my dog. It's close to my house, and I enjoy the feel of grass and soil, unlike asphalt. Lately, I've been seeing a lot of people doing day camps and solo camps. It is used with relatively good manners, and it feels good. (Original) 犬の散歩でよく訪れます。 家からも近く、アスファルトと違い草や土の感触を楽しんでおります。 最近はデイキャンプ、ソロキャンプの方をよく見かけます。 比較的マナーを守って利用されており、気持ちいいです。

(Translated by Google) Many elderly people were playing gateball by making effective use of the wide riverbed. There were also people walking their dogs. (Original) 広い河川敷の有効利用で年配の方がたくさんゲートボールをされていました。また、犬の散歩をしている人もいました。

(Translated by Google) Although it is a very small museum, it is an irresistible place for fairy lovers. The permanent library corner is also stocked with fairy-related books, so you can spend as much time as you want on a rainy day. The shop also sells postcards of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies (though they were pretty much sold out). There are many cute things, Admission is free, so if you're a fairy lover, we highly recommend you give it a visit. (Original) とても小さなミュージアムですが、妖精好きにはたまらない場所です。 常設のライブラリーコーナーも妖精関連書籍が充実していて、雨の日はここでいくらでも時間をつぶせそうです。 ショップも、シシリー・メアリー・バーカーさんのフラワーフェアリーズのポストカードなど(結構売り切れていましたが) かわいいものが沢山あり、 入館料も無料なので、妖精好きの方は是非一度訪れてみることをオススメします。

(Translated by Google) Even though it's free to enter, the cute audio and video devices and the extensive exhibits make it well worth seeing. I stopped by on my way to get my resident registration card, and it was unexpectedly fun. As a fan of museum shops, I would be happy if they had a wider selection of merchandise. (Original) 無料で入れるのに音声や映像の仕掛けが可愛らしかったり展示物も充実していてなかなか見応えがありました。 住民票を取りに行ったついでに立ち寄ったのですが、思いがけず楽しかったです。 ミュージアムショップ好きとしてはもう少しグッズが充実していると嬉しいです。

(Translated by Google) The exhibits about fairies were of high quality, but the knowledge level of the staff was so low that there was nothing to be gained from talking about them. It's probably just the city's administrative staff working on a job rotation. I understand that they don't have the luxury of having a professional curator, but as a museum, this is fatal. (Original) 妖精に関する展示は、質が高いものの職員の知識レベルがそれなりで話していて得るものが無かった。 多分、市の事務系職員がジョブローテで回って居るだけなのだろう。 専門の学芸員を配置する贅沢が出来ないのは理解するが、博物館としては致命的。

(Translated by Google) Episodes about various fairies can be easily seen in video books. (Original) いろんな妖精のエピソードが映像本等で分かりやすく見れる。

(Translated by Google) ``Free'' ``Small exhibits but valuable works'' ``No photography allowed'' ``Free parking for 30 minutes'' ``15 minutes required'' Although it is a very small museum, it has impressive exhibits such as Shakespeare and Yoshitaka Amano. #letsguide (Original) 「無料」「少ない展示に貴重な作品」「撮影禁止」「駐車場３０分無料」「所要時間１５分」 とても小さい美術館ですが、シェイクスピア、天野喜孝など見ごたえある展示です。 #letsguide

(Translated by Google) I was looking for art galleries and museums around Utsunomiya City, and I was intrigued by the fact that it was a museum specializing in fairies, so I decided to visit it. ・The first 30 minutes at the Civic Plaza parking lot are free, so I quickly watched the show and was able to get out in exactly 29 minutes (bitter smile). ・There weren't as many exhibits as I expected, but each one was interesting and the painted fairies were cute, so I felt really good. ・There are limited areas in the museum where you can take photos. ・The shop is only open during part of the afternoon, so if you want to use it, we recommend that you confirm before visiting. (Original) 宇都宮市周辺で美術館・博物館を探していて、妖精に特化した美術館ということで興味を持ち、訪問しました。 ・市民プラザの駐車場は、最初の30分は無料との事で、足早に鑑賞したところ、きっかり29分で出ることができました(苦笑) ・想像したよりかは展示品は多くなかったのですが…、それぞれ興味深いもので、絵の妖精も可愛らしく、とてもいい気分になりました ・ミュージアム内、撮影できる箇所は限られていました ・ショップの営業は午後の一部の時間帯なので、利用したい場合は、確認されてからの訪問をお勧めします

(Translated by Google) An atmospheric fairy-themed museum I happened to come across it while strolling around the building called Utsunomiya Civic Plaza, and I was intrigued so I went in. It literally deals with the interesting subject of ``fairies,'' so just looking at it is a very atmospheric place. In addition to exhibits about fairies, the museum also has a collection of books related to myths and folklore from all around the world. This is a place where you can enjoy a slightly extraordinary feeling in the city of Utsunomiya. (Original) 妖精をテーマにした雰囲気ある博物館 宇都宮市民プラザという建物内を散策していたところ偶然発見、とても興味を引かれて入りました。 文字通り「妖精」という興味深い題材を扱っているため、眺めているだけでもとても雰囲気のある場所です。館内には妖精に関する展示以外に古今東西の神話や伝承にまつわる本も集められています。 宇都宮の街中でちょっとした非日常気分を味わえる場所です。

Very good place for children Many adventures games

Spacious. Its same with other stadium. Round benches. Lot of parking lots. Just wow!!

Perfect for children. Plenty of space to run and play. There is a little theme park with quite a few rides for them.

The home of tochigi SC. Looks like a cob of corn on the inside but impressive from the outside. So clean!

Very clean and wide,suitable for families.

Walking the track is relaxing and healthy

I wish they had more rides

Gorgeous in the snow. Would love to come back to see Fuji.

(Translated by Google) 2025.2.11　A shrine that you drive for a while along a road where it is difficult for cars to pass each other 😃 From the parking lot, the wax plums in full bloom are beautiful ✨ (Perhaps this is the first time you've seen a wax plum blossom?) From the parking lot to the main shrine, you have to climb some stairs. Is the view better from near the parking lot? There is a nice view just a short walk from the main shrine 😃 Mt. Fuji can also be seen from here ✨ (although it was hazy so I couldn't see it) ✨ The shrine is quite interesting ✨ After visiting the shrine, I went to the teahouse below 😃 It's not a very large shrine, but it was fun to walk around ✨ (Original) 2025.2.11　車のすれ違いが大変な道をしばらく走りたどり着く神社😃駐車場から満開の蝋梅が綺麗です✨(蝋梅初めて見たかも？)駐車場から本殿までもそこそこの階段を登っていきます。景色は駐車場付近からが良いかな？本殿からちょっと歩いた所にも景観が良いところが😃こちらからは富士山も見えるみたいです✨(霞んで見えなかったけど)社はなかなかの趣✨参拝を済まして下の茶屋へ😃そんなに広くはないけど散策が楽しい神社でした✨

(Translated by Google) As others have written, the road is winding and difficult to pass each other (somehow around curves), but there are also many people who come here on hikes, and there are also people who spread out their lunch boxes near the teahouse. The parking lot for passenger cars is a little small, but it seems that you can park large cars up to the size of a microbus! (Are you coming that way?) ...Well, you have to go up a long flight of stairs from the parking lot, but if you take a leisurely walk while admiring the magnificent cedar trees and flowers beneath your feet, you'll probably find that it's not that difficult. The slope is not steep either. As soon as you reach the top, you can see the company directly in front of you. The precincts are small, but there are carp streamers swimming around and there is a surprising amount of information. (Actually, it's the precincts from the torii gate, but I mean it's in front of the shrine.) The main shrine and roofed roof are made of glass, so you can see the carvings clearly! (It looks good in the photo because of the reflection...hohoho) Thank you very much for giving me the goshuin stamp! The goshuin stamps and origami were both cute and very nice! The handmade soba noodles I ate at the mountain lodge on the way back were delicious, and I was glad I visited. (The mountain hut is a bit retro, but the scenery is very nice!) I give it 4 stars because I think I'll go back that way. (Original) ほかの方が書かれている通り、つづら折りかつすれ違い困難(カーブの周辺ならなんとか)な道行き…なんですが、以外にハイキングで来られる方が多く、茶屋付近でもお弁当広げて居られる方達が。 乗用車の駐車場は若干狭めですが、大型用は、なんとマイクロバスくらいまでは停められる様です！(あの道来るのかい!?) …えーっと、駐車場からは長めの階段を上がって行きますが、立派な杉並木や足元の草花を眺め、のんびり行くと、意外とそんなに苦では無いかな？ 傾斜も急では有りません。 上がりきった処にすぐお社が正面に見えます。境内はこじんまりとして、ますが鯉のぼりが泳いでいたり意外と情報量が多いですね。(ほんとは鳥居からは境内なんですが、お社前という意味で) 本殿、覆屋がガラス張りですので彫刻も良く見えます！ (反射で写真写りは…トホホ) 丁寧に御朱印浄書戴き、有難うございました！御朱印も折り紙も可愛らしく、大変良かった！ 帰りに山荘でいただいた手打ち蕎麦も美味しく、お参りして良かったと思えました。 (山荘、ちょっとレトロですが、景色は大変良いです！) あの道、帰るんだよなあ～…という処で星４つです。

(Translated by Google) It is located near the summit of Mt. Haguro. You can walk up the stone steps to the shrine, but you can also drive part of the way there. The approach to the shrine is beautiful with many blooming bead flowers. (Original) 羽黒山の山頂付近にあります。神社まで石段の道や石段など歩いていくこともできますが、途中までは車で行くこともできます。神社手前の参道にはシュウカイドウがたくさん咲いていてきれいです。

(Translated by Google) I've been to the teahouse several times, but this was my first time climbing up to the shrine. A very large Brahma was erected there. Since it was a public holiday and the plum blossoms were in bloom, there were quite a few people at the teahouse. It was a windy day and it was quite cold as we were on top of a mountain. (Original) 茶屋までは何度か来ましたが初めて神社まで登ってきました。とても大きな梵天が立てられていました。祝日で蝋梅が咲いている時期だったので茶屋もこちらも結構人がいました。風が強い日で山の上なのでかなり寒かったです。

(Translated by Google) Haguroyama Haguroyama Shrine It's a great shrine for hiking! It's hot during the day in the summer because it's a low mountain! First thing in the morning? I think it's better to go after it cools down in the evening! If it's winter, it might be good even if you sweat! Please be careful as the cobblestones on the approach are slippery. (Original) 羽黒山 羽黒山神社 ハイキングするのに丁度良い神社ですが！夏場の日中は低いお山なので暑いです！ 朝一番か？夕方涼しく成ってからの方が良いと思います! 冬場ならば、汗をかいても丁度良いかも知れません！ 参道の石畳が滑るので気を付けて下さい。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located at the top of a long flight of stone steps. ⛩️ After climbing Mt. Haguro, you can reach it with a little more effort. It has a lovely, sacred feel. (Original) 結構石段を登った先に佇んでいる神社⛩️ 羽黒山登った足でもうひと頑張りするとたどり着く。神聖な感じが良い。

(Translated by Google) The weeping cherry blossoms around the burial mound have begun to bloom☺ The large grounds are covered with grass, making it a quiet place where small children can play and relax. April 25th The azaleas in the tumulus are blooming (Original) 古墳周囲の枝垂れ桜の開花が始まりました☺ 広い敷地に芝生が貼られており小さなお子さんものびのび過ごせる長閑な場所です◎ 4月25日 古墳のツツジが開花しています

(Translated by Google) It is located opposite Utsunomiya Minami Police Station. The road is in a tunnel to preserve the tumulus. New excavations are still being conducted in the park just south of Tsukayama Tumulus. The grass is a bit overgrown, but it is well maintained. (Original) 宇都宮南警察署の向かい側にあります。古墳を保存するために道路はトンネルになっています。今なお、塚山古墳のすぐ南側の公園内で新たな発掘調査が行われています。やや草は伸びていますが整備されています。

(Translated by Google) This is in such a pathetic state that it can only be described as an ancient tomb object. I would like many people to think carefully about how cultural properties should be preserved and managed. I would like to see the restoration and management status of kofun in other prefectures. There is a need to restore it to its original state while utilizing it as a tourist resource. There is no point in planting rhododendrons on burial mounds. As a citizen of Utsunomiya, I am disappointed that the tomb, which was protected as an underpass on the Utsunomiya Loop Line, is in this condition. (Original) これは古墳オブジェとしか言いようが無い無残な状態である。文化財の保存・管理はどうあるべきか、多くの人にしっかりと考えてもらいたい。他県の古墳の修復・管理状況を見てほしい。観光資源として活用しつつ、本来あるべき姿での復元が求められる。墳丘にツツジを植えるなどもってのほかである。宇都宮環状線をアンダーパスとして守られた古墳がこの状態では、宇都宮市民として残念である。

(Translated by Google) Tsukayama Kofun is located in the city of Utsunomiya. It's right next to the sports park. Please take a look when you're in the area. (Original) 宇都宮市街にある塚山古墳。運動公園のすぐ近くにあります。近くに来た時にはぜひご覧になってみてください。

(Translated by Google) It is a beautifully maintained ancient tomb. I want it to remain forever. (Original) 綺麗に整備された古墳です。 いつまでも残して欲しいと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's become like a wasteland with overgrown grass. I guess it can't be helped because it's summer. I'll come back when it gets colder. (Original) 草ぼーぼーの荒地みたいになってました。夏だから仕方ないのかな また寒くなってからきます

(Translated by Google) It is well maintained and easy to tour. This keyhole-shaped tumulus has a total length of 98m and is built in three stages. The burial facility will be direct burial in a wooden coffin. There are also two scallop-shaped keyhole-shaped tombs right next to it. These two stations also have signboards, although they are small. (Original) 整備されているので、見学しやすい。全長98mの前方後円墳、３段築成で立派。埋葬施設は木棺直葬。すぐ横に、帆立貝形前方後円墳も２基。この２基にも、小さめですが看板はあります。

lines were long but they were quick!!

Gyoza Street is a food-and-dumpling-themed stretch in the centre of Utsunomiya (on Miyajimacho-dori) that brings together multiple well-known gyoza shops—e.g. Minmin, Masashi, Goku, Butakaki, etc.  It’s not an entire boulevard lined only with gyoza joints, but enough density of specialty shops + lots of visual gyoza motifs (dumpling-shaped lanterns, manhole covers, signs, “gyoza monuments”) to make it a destination for people who love gyoza.

(Translated by Google) Walking down Gyoza Street (Miyajimacho Street) is a magical experience, as if you're enveloped in the love of gyoza. Gyoza motifs can be found all over the street. The streetlights are shaped like gyoza, manholes have gyoza designs, and even utility poles and bus stops are decorated with gyoza, giving you the feeling of a theme park. As you stroll along, your eyes will wander from top to bottom, looking up and down, saying, "Oh, there too!" It's a fun street, and it gets incredibly crowded on weekends and holidays. It's not uncommon to see long queues, with waits of one to two hours. I highly recommend visiting on a weekday. On weekdays, you can get in surprisingly quickly and enjoy eating your way around to your heart's content. (Original) 「餃子通り（宮島町通り）」を歩くと、まるで餃子愛に包まれたような不思議な体験ができます。通りのいたるところに餃子モチーフがあるんです。街灯が餃子の形だったり、マンホールに餃子のデザインがあったり、電柱やバス停にまで餃子のあしらいがされていて、ちょっとしたテーマパーク気分が味わえます。散策しながら、「あっ、あそこにも！」と目線が下から上、あちこちに向いてしまう楽しい通りです。 週末や祝日はとにかくすごい混雑。行列ができていて、1〜2時間待ちも珍しくないんです。平日の訪問を強くおすすめします。平日なら、意外とさっと入れて、食べ歩きを心ゆくまで楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) When you think of Utsunomiya, you think of gyoza! ! ! And this is Utsunomiya's proud gyoza street! ! ! There are 5 gyoza shops. There are many famous gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya, such as Carol, Masatsugu, Minmin, Goku, and Butakaki. You can eat it at the restaurant or take it home. It's pretty empty on weekdays, so you can eat right away. However, it gets very crowded on weekends and holidays. Sometimes there is a 1-2 hour wait. If you come to Utsunomiya for sightseeing to eat gyoza, I definitely recommend going on weekdays. There's a gyoza place next to the gyoza shop. I think it would be fun to try and compare them. (Original) 宇都宮といえば餃子！！！ そしてここが宇都宮が誇る天下の餃子通り！！！ 餃子屋さんが5店舗あります。 キャロル、正嗣、みんみん、悟空、豚嘻嘻など宇都宮では有名な餃子屋さんが沢山並んでいます。 お店で食べられる事もできますし、お持ち帰りする事も出来ます。 平日は割と空いているのですぐ食べられたりします。 ですが土日や祝日などはすごい混んでます。 中には1〜2時間待ちだったりします。 もし観光で宇都宮に餃子を食べにくるなら絶対平日がいいと思います。 餃子屋の隣に餃子があるので 食べ比べなどしてみても楽しいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Dumpling Street. There's always a long line, but the lines aren't long. Every restaurant is delicious. (Original) 餃子一條街 隨時來都滿滿的排隊人潮 不過都不需要排很久 每家都好吃

🥟✨ A must-visit for gyoza lovers! Dozens of shops serve crispy, juicy dumplings — the heart of Utsunomiya’s food culture. 😋

(Translated by Google) A spot in the center of Utsunomiya where gyoza restaurants are concentrated. Even the light fixtures are shaped like gyoza, which is cute. (Original) 宇都宮中心部の餃子店が集まるスポット。 電灯まで餃子になっていて可愛い。

(Translated by Google) The plum blossoms were blooming and many birds were gathering to drink the sweet nectar. It's a nice quiet place. (Original) 梅の花が咲き、甘い蜜を吸いにたくさんの鳥が集まっていました。静かないい場所ですね。

(Translated by Google) This is a temple in Utsunomiya city where you can take beautiful pictures of plum blossoms. 2024/02/29 Although it was in the morning, there was no one else visiting except me. I'm glad I was able to take a leisurely photo shoot. (Original) 宇都宮市内で梅を綺麗に撮れるお寺です。 2024/02/29午前中でしたが私以外訪れている人はいませんでした。ゆっくり撮影できて良かったです。

(Translated by Google) There is a plum grove that is just the right size for walking, and you can admire it while strolling through it without any ups or downs. The parking lot is large enough to accommodate several dozen cars. There is a mixture of full bloom and 3.4 minute bloom, so it looks like there's still plenty to enjoy. (Original) 程よく、歩ける広さでアップダウンもなく散策しながら、鑑賞できる梅林があります。駐車場も数十台止められそうな広さがあります。 満開と３．４分咲きが混在して、まだまだたのしめそうです。

(Translated by Google) R4.3.20 I visited a plum garden. The plum garden was just the right size, well maintained, and very beautiful. Although the plum blossoms had begun to scatter somewhat, we still had plenty of fun. (Original) R4.3.20 梅園を訪ねた。ちょうどいいくらいに広い梅園はよく整備されていて、とてもきれいでした。 梅はいくぶん散り始めていたものの、十分に楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) I came here to visit the grave. Kind-hearted people gather at this beautifully maintained temple. (Original) お墓参りに来ました。 キレイに整備されましたお寺には心の優しい人が集まるものです。

(Translated by Google) I visited a week ago on March 7th, and the plum trees were almost in full bloom. The plum garden was well-maintained and beautiful. (Original) １週間前の3月7日の訪問でしたが、梅がほぼ満開でした。手入れがしっかりした整理された梅園で綺麗でした。

(Translated by Google) This temple is associated with the Haga clan, who were the chief retainers of the Utsunomiya clan. The azaleas were beautiful in early June. The garden is quite large and the main hall is also quite nice. Cultural property designated by Utsunomiya City. I looked at nearby Tobiyama Castle and heard that there was a grave site for successive generations of the Haga clan in this temple, so I looked for it, but couldn't find it. (Original) 宇都宮氏の家老格であった芳賀氏ゆかりの寺院。6月初旬ツツジが綺麗でした。庭は結構広く本堂もそれなりによい。宇都宮市指定文化財。近くの飛山城をみてこのお寺に芳賀氏累代の墓所あるとのことで探したが見つからなかった。

(Translated by Google) I came here because I wanted to draw pictures of various wild birds. The curator personally gave us a detailed explanation, and we listened to a lot of stories about wild birds and stuffed animals. In addition to wild birds, butterflies and other insects were also on display, and he also gave explanations about them. There were many books about wild birds upstairs, and I read many of them. I had a great time. (Original) 様々な野鳥の絵を描きたくて訪れました。 館長さん直々に詳しく解説して下さり、野鳥の話、剥製の話をたくさん聞かせていただきました。 さらに野鳥だけでなく蝶などの虫も展示されていて、そこでも解説をして下さいました。 上の階には野鳥についての本がたくさんあり、何冊も読ませていただきました。 充実した時間を過ごせました。

(Translated by Google) wonderful. I have never seen this level of beautiful stuffed animals anywhere else. Stuffed animals in good condition are on display, ranging from small birds to polar bears. Please go and see it, it will exceed your imagination. (Original) 素晴らしい。 このレベルの綺麗な剥製を他の所で見たことがない。 小鳥からシロクマまで状態の良い剥製が展示されています。 是非行ってみて下さい想像を越えます。

(Translated by Google) You can see stuffed animals mainly found in Japan, mainly birds, as well as specimens of insects and butterflies from around the world. It's nice to be able to see so much for free. I think it takes about 30 minutes. The building is located in a residential area, so I almost missed it. (Original) 鳥類を中心に主に日本で見られる動物の剥製や世界の昆虫、蝶類の標本を見ることができる。 無料であれだけ見られるのは良い。 所要時間は30分程かと思います。 建物が住宅街の中にあるので見落としそうになった。

(Translated by Google) Although it is only open on weekends, it was very worth seeing, the children were excited and overjoyed, and the adults were surprised as well! In addition to wild birds, small animals such as brown bears, wolves, polar bears, and a stuffed white owl from Harry Potter were carefully displayed, and the love for living things was conveyed! I also wanted to browse the library on the second floor. Also, the director was kind, courteous, and made me feel comfortable! Definitely recommended! My child requested different types of dragonflies, so I'm looking forward to the future! (Original) まだ週末開館ですが、とても見応え有り、子どもは興奮し大喜び大人も驚きでした！ 野鳥だけでなく小動物〜ヒグマ、オオカミ、北極グマ、ハリー・ポッターの白フクロウの剥製等が丁寧に展示されていて、生き物への愛情が伝わりました！ 二階の図書館もゆっくり閲覧したいと思いました。 そして、館長さんが優しく親切丁寧で居心地が良かったです！ 是非、オススメ必見です！ 子どもがトンボの種類を要望してましたので、今後を楽しみにしております！

(Translated by Google) There are many stuffed animals and it is a great way to teach children about nature. You can also closely observe wild birds. The director's talk was easy to understand and polite. Please come and try it. (Original) 沢山の剥製があり、子供達に自然を教えるには最適です。野鳥もじっくり観察できます。 館長さんの話もわかりやすく、丁寧でした。 是非、行ってみてください。

(Translated by Google) It seems to be open every Saturday and Sunday. We had a good night on Monday due to fumigation. (Original) 毎週土日開館のようです。月曜日燻蒸のためおやすみでした。

(Translated by Google) There are a lot of stuffed birds and stuffed animals. Worth a look! ️ (Original) 鳥の剥製や動物の剥製が半端ない。一見の価値あり‼️

(Translated by Google) There is only a sign. There is a thunder shrine at the top. (Original) 立て札があるのみ。 雷神社が頂上にあります。

(Translated by Google) This is a calm gallery. (Original) 落ち着いたギャラリーです。

(Translated by Google) it's my favorite place (Original) 私の好きなところです