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Oya History Museum

Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, where you can feel the grandeur of the underground space
The museum is themed on the history of Oya stone, the specialty of Oya. The vast underground space of the former stone mine is full of grandeur with a depth of 30 meters and an area of 20,000 square meters. It is easily accessible from central Utsunomiya and famous as a concert venue and a shooting location for many different movies, TV dramas, and music videos.
Oya Keikan Park
At the riverside park near Oya History Museum, the rock cliff has a rough surface. The powerful landscape is a scenic beauty designated by the Japanese government. Relax on the wide green lawn and enjoy the landscape of the Oya stone cliff.
Location
Name | Oya History Museum |
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Web Sites | (In Japanese) http://www.oya909.co.jp/![]() |
Address | 909 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi |
Access | From the JR Utsunomiya Station bus stop near the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station on the JR Tohoku Line (Utsunomiya Line), take Kanto Bus bound for Tateishi (approximately 30 minutes), get off at Shiryokan Iriguchi bus stop and walk approximately 5 minutes Approximately 15 minutes' drive from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway |
Business Hours | 9:00 to 17:00 (Final entry: 16:30) |
Closed | April to November: Open seven days a week December to March: Every Tuesday (open on Tuesday and closed on the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday) Year-end through New Year's holidays: December 26 to January 1 |
Inquiries | TEL: 028-652-1232 |
Admission | Adults: 800 yen; Children (junior high school or elementary school students): 400 yen |