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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”.
Oya stone has a vast and varied history. Take a tour of the old mine, where you’ll find that history is written on the walls.
Ooyaji Temple is said to have been founded in 810 by the famous priest, Kukai (Kobo Daishi). Senju Kannon, a four-meter tall statue carved directly into the rock face, is the main statue associated with Ooyaji Temple.
For three generations, the Wakayama family has grown and maintained this bamboo forest in the northern part of the Kanto Plain. Comparable to Arashiyama, Kyoto’s famous bamboo grove, Wakayama Farm offers a tranquil escape suitable for guests of all ages.
Utsunomiya Zoo has 90 species of animals on display and offers opportunities to feed and interact with many of them. While you’re here, you can also enjoy amusement park rides, which are suitable for children ages two and older.