Zhang Zhang
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Oya History Museum
It is a spot where a fantastic world is spread and used for shooting many movies and dramas, as well.
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Oya stone was mined from the area near Oyamachi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and was also used as a building material for the former Imperial Hotel. The "Oya Museum" is the one that passes on the history of mining. Materials such as tools from the hand-drilling era and changes in mechanization and transportation methods are displayed in the museum.
The site of the underground stope remains as a huge space with an area of about 20,000 square meters, an average of 30 meters underground, and a depth of 60 meters. Besides being lit up, artworks are exhibited, and projection mapping is also held.
You can enjoy a fantastic world with many actual shootings such as movies, dramas, and music videos. In addition, it is also used as a concert hall and wedding hall.
Fashionable cafes and craft shops are also provided on the Oya Museum premises, and should definitely be enjoyed after the tour by all means.
Highlights
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You will be able to learn the history of Oya stone mining.
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Even in the middle of summer, the average temperature is about 12 ℃, and it is cool.
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It has many actual shootings such as movies, dramas, and music videos.
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There is also a cafe-restaurant on the premises where you can enjoy light meals such as galettes and cafe menus.
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Besides traditional crafts and folk crafts from Tochigi prefecture, interior miscellaneous goods, etc. are sold at the craft shop.
Photos
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Oya History Museum
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![The lit-up and fantastic atmosphere.]()
The lit-up and fantastic atmosphere.
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![The lit-up and fantastic atmosphere.]()
The lit-up and fantastic atmosphere.
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![You can enjoy a fantastic mood.]()
You can enjoy a fantastic mood.
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![Rock surface]()
Rock surface
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![Museum entrance]()
Museum entrance
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大谷資料館
- Postal Code
- 321-0345
- Address
- 909 Oyamachi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi
- Tel
- 028-652-1232
- Admission
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Adults: 800 yen, Children: 400 yen (Elementary and Junior high school students)
* Please check the official website for other details. - Holidays
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April-November: Open daily, December-March: Closed every Tuesday (if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the next day ),
Year-end and New year: Closed December 27-January 1
* In case of a temporary close, please contact us by phone. - Business Hours
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April-November 9:00am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm),
December-March 9:30am-4:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm) - Directions
- About 30 minutes by bus bound for Oya and Tateiwa from JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit No. 6.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)