Oya Museum
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Experience the awe-inspiring mystery of a massive underground former quarry.
Overview
The Oya Museum is a museum in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to the former Oya stone quarry. The immense underground space, once used for quarrying, is frequently used as a filming location for movies and dramas due to its vastness and mystical atmosphere. Popular as a cool summer retreat, it attracts many tourists throughout the year. In the underground space, you can find exhibits about the history of quarrying and the culture of Oya stone, as well as events and concerts. It's a fantastic location for photography. The Oya Museum features not only the underground space but also exhibition rooms above ground, where you can learn more about the quarrying methods, history, and culture of Oya stone. There's also a shop selling Oya stone products and a cafe. The Oya Museum is a tourist spot that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Be sure to visit when you're in Utsunomiya City.
Basic Information
- Address
- 909 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Tochigi
- Access
- From the west or east exit of JR Utsunomiya Station, take the Kanto Bus bound for Oya/Tatiiwa and get off at the "Shiryokan-iriguchi" bus stop. It's about a 5-minute walk from there. From JR Nikko Line Kanuma Station or Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station, take the Kanto Bus via Aranari bound for JR Utsunomiya Station and get off at the "Oya-bashi" bus stop. It's about a 20-minute walk from there. Show route
- Op.Hours
- April - November: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) December - March: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
- Cld.Days
- Closed every Tuesday from December to March. (If Tuesday is a national holiday, it will be closed the following day.) Open every day from April to November (except for occasional temporary closures).
- Fee
- Adults: ¥800, High school students: ¥500, Junior high school students and younger: ¥300
- INFO
- The underground spaces are cool in temperature, so please dress accordingly. Even in summer, a long-sleeved shirt is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are also advised.
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