Utsunomiya Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

JR Station

JR Station, Utsunomiya

 takkun Says:  I was in Utsunomia twice, once on my way to Nikko, and second on my way to Kuroiso. I found that the main level is PACKED with places to buy food. There are vending machines, stands, even grocery stores! including the common Newdays Mini. Outside, you will see the river that... 

Window Shopping on Orion Dori

Window Shopping on Orion Dori, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  If you happen to make it to Utsunomiya sometime in your life then a walk on Orion Dori (Street) is a must. It is especially fun when there is a festival or when there are open concerts. Personally shopping has never been one of my favorite activities but Orion Dori is a... 

Entrance of Holy Canon

Entrance of Holy Canon, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Entrance of Holy Canon, sorry, I can't show you the pic of 1200 years old Canon because I wasn't allow to do so.. Please come yourself! 

a few more steps,

a few more steps,, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Not far from the stone Canon Statue, they lays another oldest Canon Statue built at 780BC (1200 years or more) is a must visit spot. 

2M vs 75m

2M vs 75m, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Myself as tall 2m, stand infront of the Canon. From the pic, you can imagine how big the stone Canon Statue is. 

75m Canon Statue

75m Canon Statue, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Utsunomiya; a city of light, a city of holy. With its most famous Canon statue 75m, believes is the biggest in the region, ais worth to have a look. 

Hotels  

Chisun Hotel Utsunomiya

 2 Reviews and 12 Opinions  good value. no space wasted. right across from train station and very accessible. Staff is very... 

Hotel New Itaya

 1 Review and 1 Opinions  Convenient (for us) location was within walking distance to train and bus stations, shrines and... 

Restaurants  

GoSaRo (?@in Japanese: Œä’ƒ˜C ?j: Home of the Giant Shrimp

GoSaRo   (?@in Japanese: Œä’ƒ˜C ?j: Home of the Giant Shrimp, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  Although the exterior of the restaurant give the impression that it is small, upon entering guests are greeted by a surprisingly large dining area with extremely high ceilings and spacious seating areas. The interior reminds me of an old ski lodge with its large exposed... 

Nojiri: Affordable Wa Shoku

Nojiri: Affordable Wa Shoku, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  My wife and I love Nojiri. We try to reserve one of the small private "tatami" rooms whenever we dine there. It is like eating at a Japanese "onsen" Spa Resort except no hot spring, but the food is just as good. We usually choose one of the full course selections on the... 

Min Tei Ramen: Ramen with a "kick"

Min Tei Ramen: Ramen with a "kick", Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  A typical Japanese Ramen Shop. Lunch and Dinner are usually crowded. The sounds of the food preparation and customers along with the wonderful smells from the kitchen make this and virtually all ramen shops in Japan a true pleasure.*Open 11am ~ 10:30 daily*Closed Thurs.*Cash... 

Nightlife  

Bronco Bar: Whiskey and attitude
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Bronco-san on the entry floor of Bronco bar

Bronco bar provides great atmosphere, good western music, and a great whiskey selection. Bronco-san is a most gracious host.

028-635-9162 11:30am - 2:00pm
6:00pm - 0:00am
Closed:Sun, Holiday
2-1-4 Odori, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi, Japan
Good western interior. Live music on weekend.

Dress Code: jeans preferred, business dress ok

more western themed saloons and eateries
http://www.realwestern.com/lists/saloons_kanto.html

Written Aug 8, 2011

Address: 2-1-4 Odori, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi, Japan

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Transportation  

Car

Car, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Utsunomiya, the biggest city in Tochigi-ken, about an hour and the half by car. Is the most popurlar weekend day trip for young couple. 

Take airport bus, named...

Take airport bus, named..., Utsunomiya

 Ken_Matsuoka Says:  Take airport bus, named Maronnier, from Narita Airport or Shinkansen from Tokyo Station or trains from Ueno Station. 

Shopping  

Tobu Department Store: Shopping Festival

Tobu Department Store: Shopping Festival, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  Tobu is a major department store chain in Japan. Occasionally there are special festivals. This one is a Hokkaido festival. Food and other things from Hokkaido are sold on the 5th floor in the festival area. Hokkaido specialties such as crab, scallops, salmon, miso-ramen.... 

Ishii no Amaguri: Fresh Roasted Chestnuts Shop

Ishii no Amaguri: Fresh Roasted Chestnuts Shop, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  This shop sells only one thing, fresh roasted chestnuts. How it has been able to stay in business so long is a mystery to me, but it has been a fixture in Utsunomiya for a very long time. Fresh Roasted Chestnuts 500yen ~ 

SchellenBaum: Neighborhood Bakery

SchellenBaum: Neighborhood Bakery, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  This is a nice little bakery in the neighborhood. This photo was taken at 7:30am which explains why there are so few customers. Usually this bakery is full of people trying to buy the delicious bread, cakes, cookies, sandwiches, etc. as fast as they can. We are especially... 

Local Customs  

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The stone God often made to stand next to a graveyard, this is made to take care of thous has died, keep their soul in peace.

Written Dec 29, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

5 Degrees

5 Degrees, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  The temparature here is well mantain as 5C through out the year. It is a natural fridge for storing beer, wine and food. 

Building

Building, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  The saiz of the cave and becoming bigger and bigger. People dig into bigger for its stone for building concrete wall or other construction. 

Favorites  

Utsunomiya Jazz

Utsunomiya Jazz, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  . Utsunomiya is the birthplace of Japanese Jazz Saxophonist Sadao Watanabe, known as Nabe Sada by the people of Utsunomiya. He regulary visits and regularly performs for free on the streets of his hometown. 

Holy city

Holy city, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Utsunomiya; a city of light, a city of holy. With its most famous Canon statue 75m, believes is the biggest in the region, ais worth to have a look. 

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