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

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

Otani Museum / hc / This is a name that sounds a bit boring. But he is very popular in Japan, and movies, popular band MVs, small concerts, high-end press conferences for international brands, etc., will choose here. This is actually a magical non-natural cave. This was originally a quarry. Since 1919, local people have discovered from a hole that the stone is rich in resources and good in texture. It is suitable for reprocessing and began to dig. It is said that the underground mining site has an area of about 20,000 square meters. The deepest place is 60 meters. There are more than 200 similar quarries in the vicinity, the size may be different, and now it is basically abandoned and flooded by mountains and rivers. In the summer, the temperature inside the grotto is much lower than the outdoor, and the moisture inside the cave can often see this smog. Hey, this smoke is really bad, I dont have a tripod, I will watch it. The scene will be spectacular.

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

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

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

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