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.
