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How to enjoy the City Area
Nestled between Tokyo and Nikko, Utsunomiya is a mid-sized city with historical roots and vibrant nightlife. Spend the day exploring cultural sights, taste a pan-fried dumpling in the gyoza capital of Japan, and enjoy an evening watching live jazz performances while sipping cocktails. All this and more waits for you in Utsunomiya – just one hour from Tokyo by train!
City Center Highlights
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Futaarayama Shrine Tour
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Escape the City and Relax at a Forest Campsite
Located in the outskirts of Utsunomiya and hidden just behind a few rows of trees is Kyoyachaho, a beautiful restaurant...
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Making Traditional Japanese Miso
Located in the heart of Utsunomiya is Aogen Honten, a fermentation specialty store and cafe, with an adjacent classroom where...
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Harvest Your Own, Fresh Assortment of the Season’s Local Fruit
Just outside the center of Utsunomiya city is Kogashi Fruit Park which takes great pride and cares with their orchard...
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Visit a Sake Brewery and Experience the Japanese Countryside!
In the rural Japanese countryside, Inoue Seikichi Sake Brewery is the perfect destination for a sunny day. Visitors can meet...
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Try Ikebana With One of Utsunomiya’s Expert Artist!
Just a short 5 minute walk from the JR Utsunomiya Station, a friendly local by the name of Soga Takeuchi...
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Eat Your Way Through the Gyoza City
With over 300 gyoza restaurants in the city, Utsunomiya is the perfect place to sample a wide variety of gyoza!
