Experiences

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  • Futaarayama Shrine Tour

    Futaarayama Shrine Tour

    Ward Off Bad Luck in Utsunomiya

    1. City Center

    2. History&Culture

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Chevalier Winery’s Underground Oya Stone Warehouse

    Chevalier Winery’s Underground Oya Stone Warehouse

    Enjoy a special food and wine pairing dinner in Utsunomiya's secret underground Oya Stone Warehouse.

    1. Oya Area

    2. Food

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • May Homa Light Your Way

    May Homa Light Your Way

    Tagesan Fudoson, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture

    1. Oya Area

    2. History&Culture

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Cycle with Japan’s Elite!

    Cycle with Japan’s Elite!

    Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture; Utsunomiya Cycling Terminal

    1. Oya Area

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Escape the City and Relax at a Forest Campsite

    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 offering amazing food, including vegan and vegetarian dishes through various experiences. Visitors can choose to either be catered to inside the stylish restaurant, sit on the terrace, or head over to the campsite to relax for the day.

    1. City Center

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Try Pottery With One of Utsunomiya’s Expert Artists!

    Try Pottery With One of Utsunomiya’s Expert Artists!

    30min bus ride from the center of Utsunomiya is Toyusha (Bus stop: Shiroyamachiku Shimin Center), a small pottery studio bursting with creativity and color, in their own words “creating pottery that coexists with nature”.

    1. Oya Area

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Making Traditional Japanese Miso

    Making Traditional Japanese Miso

    Located in the heart of Utsunomiya is Aogen Honten, a fermentation specialty store and cafe, with an adjacent classroom where locals can learn how to make their own homemade miso.

    1. City Center

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Harvest Your Own, Fresh Assortment of the Season’s Local Fruit

    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 operations and each season’s new growth. The fruits here are available to pick or buy at the store. They are of impeccable quality and can be purchased at a reasonable price.

    1. City Center

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Visit a Sake Brewery and Experience the Japanese Countryside!

    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 the 5th generation owner, taste seasonal, hand-crafted sake, buy a bottle (or two) of your favorite brew to take home, and enjoy a walk in the incredibly picturesque countryside.

    1. City Center

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group

  • Try Ikebana With One of Utsunomiya’s Expert Artist!

    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 is prepared to share all of the knowledge of Ikebana with anyone willing to learn. She can pick you up from the station if you’re uncertain about navigating the area. Hospitality is at the core of her interactions, aiming to make her students comfortable and at ease for optimal creativity.

    1. City Center

    2. Activities

    3. Alone, Family, Group