Utsunomiya Hotels
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Utsunomiya Hotels:
We highlighy recommend the Chisun Hotel in Utsunomiya, it is a moderately priced hotel which is around US$100-$130 (or about £90 per night). We’ve had over 200 guests stay at this hotel and they all agree it’s the best value, clean, modern contemporary hotel in Utsunomiya. The hotel is right opposite Utsunomiya station, so just a walk across the road if you are taking the train from Tokyo. It has easy connections to everything around the Utsunomiya area and of course has some great Gyoza shops nearby. All amenities are provided by the hotel and we can book this hotel for you, or alternatively you can book it online using our search form:
We also recommend the Utsunomiya Port Hotel, which like the Chisun is just a one minute walk from the Utsunomiya Station. This hotel features a lavish buffet breakfast with all you can eat choices including a Japanese and American buffet. The hotel also includes a gym. If you are looking for a slight more contemporary hotel, we would recommend the Chisun, if you want a hotel with facilities and a great breakfast, then the Utsunomiya Port Hotel should be your choice.
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About Utsunomiya:
Utsunomiya Gyoza - Things to Do
The highlight is a visit to the huge underground space at the Ohya-ishi Quarry Ruins. Enjoy some “Utsunomiya Gyoza,” a lip smacking good treat. 50 min from Tokyo (Ueno) to Utsunomiya Station by JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line, or 1h 25 min from Ueno to Utsunomiya Station by JR Utsunomiya Line (rapid-service).
Utsunomiya, the seat of the Tochigi prefectural government, is located near the center of the prefecture. It is less than one hour away by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. During the Edo Period, it was an important point for the northern Kanto area that included the Tohoku region and Nikko. Utsunomiya Castle, which once boasted of magnificence, is now a ruin castle park, an oasis in the city that is cherished by the local citizens.
It is not possible to separate the history of Utsunomiya from “Ohya-ishi” (Ohya stone), which was created by volcanic activity more than 2,000 years ago. This green-colored tuff has warmth, is light and easy to process, and is quite durable. Because of its superior qualities, it is used in various structures. Although there are many sights to be seen there, such as the rock wall of Ohya stone standing in Ohya Keikan-koen Park and the Japan’s oldest carving of Buddha called a ‘Magaibutsu,’ perhaps the highlight is the huge underground space at the Ohya-ishi Quarry Ruins. The space is 60 meters deep at its deepest spot, and the average temperature inside is just 6 degrees Celsius. There is an atmosphere of fantasy in the underground space that can only be found in this “village of stone.” In this city prospered as a temple town, you will also find traditional shrines and Buddhist temples, along with churches constructed using plenty of Ohya stone.
Nowadays the catchphrase “Gyoza Town” is spreading as another name for Utsunomiya. There is even a huge figure of a ‘gyoza (Chinese dumplings)’ in front of Utsunomiya Station. There are some 200 gyoza specialty shops located throughout the city, all of them competing to make the tastiest dumplings. Gyoza dumplings are a mainstay of Chinese food, but have come to be ranked high among the foods enjoyed by the Japanese. The dumplings are said to resemble the Italian pasta dish ravioli. A thin flour shell is filled with pork or other ingredients, and gyoza dumplings are usually eaten after being grilled, fried or cooked in soup. Please be sure to enjoy some “Utsunomiya Gyoza.”
Utsunomiya Countryside - Things to Do
Utsunomiya also has some amazing nature beauty and has a not to be missed science park, featuring an authentic Japanese launch rocket. Utsunomiya was burned down twice:at the time of Boshin battle the Utsunomiya Castle was reduced to ashes and during World War II the whole town was destroyed by the air raid. Utsunomiya went through a lot of hardships, but it was reconstructed before long through the efforts of people living there. With the population of about 510,000,Utsunomiya has prospered as the lively city rich in natural beauties, cutting-edge industries and state-of-the-art enterprises.
Ohya stone, a kind of green tuff, was formed by the volcanic eruption about 20 million years ago. Ohya stone is quarried in the vicinity of Ohya around the northwestern parts of Utsunomiya. Its soft material makes it easy to process and durable. It is used for various facilities. So visit: Ohya Stone Museum-extensive space under the ground, This museum exhibits the history of Ohya Stone . This extensive space used to be a quarry under the ground and extends as large as 20,000 square meters.The deepest point is 60 meters and annual average temperature is 13 degrees Celsius. The powerful and fantastic atomosphere is breathtaking. From JR Utsunomiya, get on Kant Bus bound for Ohya : 30 min. 909 Ohya-cho. Utsunomiya : (phone) 028-652-1232.
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Save by getting a Japan Rail pass to Utsunomiya:
If you are planning on a visit to Japan, here is some further detail on how to get a Japan Rail pass, it is only available to non Japanese and can only be purchased outside of Japan, so here are the tips in a simple video on what you need to do and why it’s so useful. It will make your trip to Utsunomiya so much better value and you can then spend on a great hotel which we can help you with:
