Utsunomiya Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
About Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya has more streets lined with horse chestnut trees (栃の木tochi-no-ki), and more places and products labeled Marronnier (French forAesculus hippocastanum) than any other city in Japan's Tochigi ("Buckeye") Prefecture. Utsunomiya is also the hometown of jazz greatSadao Watanabeand bills itself as aJazz Townthat is also famous for itscocktail bars. The small mining town of Oya, the source of the distinctive greenish-gray volcanic stone used to construct many of Utsunomiya's buildings, is a short bus ride away and makes a good half-day or day trip.
Top Attractions in Utsunomiya
Explore the best things to see and do in Utsunomiya:
- ★Futaarayama Shrine
- ★Hachimanyama Park
- ★Heiwa Kannon
- ★Matsugamine Church
- ★Mobility Resort Motegi
- ★Orion Square
- ★Oya History Museum
- ★Romantic Mura
Where to Eat in Utsunomiya
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴C'est La Vie Restaurant Bar
- 🍴Hachinojo
- 🍴PASEO
Where to Stay in Utsunomiya
- 🏨Chisan Hotel Utsunomiya
- 🏨Hotel Sunshine Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya Travel Guide Sections
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