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... 

Hotels  

Chisun Hotel Utsunomiya

 2 Reviews and 8 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... 

C'est La Vie: Japanese style French Dining

C'est La Vie: Japanese style French Dining, Utsunomiya

 Robachu1 Says:  A nice little restaurant with good food and a comfortable atmosphere. 

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

Bronco Bar: Whiskey  and attitude, Utsunomiya

 lgholson Says:  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 - 2:00pm6:00pm - 0:00amClosed:Sun, Holiday 2-1-4 Odori, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi, Japan Good western interior. Live music on... 

Transportation  

Shinkansen

Shinkansen, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  By Sinkansen from Ueno, it takes lesser than 1 hour to arrive. 

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. 

Shopping  

Daiso 100 yen: Cheap Stuff

Daiso 100 yen: Cheap Stuff, Utsunomiya

 traveldream Says:  It's a big shop selling many things - stationery, gardening stuff, bags, cosmetics, chocolates, instant food, ... etc. for only 100 yen each. Anything. 100 yen each. 

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  

Save

Save, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  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. 

Buddist

Buddist, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Statue of Canon along the roa side. Made of stone of 1 meter tall. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fishing at Inogashira park

Fishing at Inogashira park, Utsunomiya

 traveldream Says:  Sit, relax, and enjoy the fresh air while fishing in this park. 

Cycling in Inogashira park

Cycling in Inogashira park, Utsunomiya

 traveldream Says:  Rent a bicycle at Inogashira park (Inogashira-kouen) and explore the park. 

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. 

Hole?

Hole?, Utsunomiya

 o00o Says:  Cave? Hole? Please have a look at 'Off the beaten path' 

The Place

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The People

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 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. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I will be visiting Utsunomiya again in the fall and I have always wanted to get a real Japanese Katana, but with so many cute... 

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A: *sigh* - you did say "Real". You will not be able to do this. A "real" sword will cost you more than you can imagine, so unless you are extremely wealthy you will not be... 

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Top Utsunomiya Writers

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Utsunomiya

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Utsunomiya. I'd love to share with you the 20 tips I've written, the 23 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Dream About Senna at Utsunomiya

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 Visited Utsunomiya several years ago, invited by Honda Corp., Japan. I love this city, because the views are so beautiful. Especially in the first day of autumn. The trees still green, but several... 

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The City of Gyoza

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 Located approximately 3-hour ride north off Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture, Utsunomiya is famous throughout Japan for its gyoza, a kind of meat and vegetable dumpling. There are many gyoza shops and...... 

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Utsunomiya ?@?@‰F“s‹{

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XC_Ski_Freak's Utsunomiya Page

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 If you had asked me 10 years ago if I was going to be going to Japan sometime, I would have laughed and said "What would I do in Japan?? But here I was on my 4th business trip to Japan. Funny how... 

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