Oya History Museum
Oya History Museum
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan22,596 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The ruins of an underground mine where Otani stone was mined is the Otani Museum. It was a huge underground space, 20,000 square meters in size, 30 meters deep and 60 meters underground at its deepest point, something you would never see in your daily life.
The average temperature inside the mine is around 8 degrees Celsius, so even in the middle of summer, jackets and sweaters are essential.
Taking advantage of this huge underground space, it is often used as a venue for concerts, plays and shows. The huge space of the underground mining site in another dimension is a sight to behold!
The average temperature inside the mine is around 8 degrees Celsius, so even in the middle of summer, jackets and sweaters are essential.
Taking advantage of this huge underground space, it is often used as a venue for concerts, plays and shows. The huge space of the underground mining site in another dimension is a sight to behold!
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Written 15 July 2024
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sugarmountain2016
Nagakute, Japan5,382 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The remains of the Oya stone quarry are open to the public as a museum. It is a fairly large museum with a fantastical atmosphere. It is dug quite deep vertically, so it is no wonder that the army fighter planes, the Hayate, were produced inside during the war. Also, because it is so fantastical, it is used for filming various TV shows and movies, and even corporate events. However, it is dark to emphasize the atmosphere, and some details are difficult to see.
Written 3 March 2024
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babumabu
Yokohama, Japan1,777 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station.
There are many tourists from all over the world, and it's well worth a visit.
I was simply amazed at the size of the underground mining area.
It has been used as a location for many movies, and as a reception venue for Dom Pérignon.
There are many tourists from all over the world, and it's well worth a visit.
I was simply amazed at the size of the underground mining area.
It has been used as a location for many movies, and as a reception venue for Dom Pérignon.
Written 28 April 2024
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ブルーウォーター
31 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
The site where Otani stone was mined. There is a magnificent space.
However, it only takes about 30 minutes to complete the whole tour.
It's pretty cold even in summer, so long sleeves are a must.
However, it only takes about 30 minutes to complete the whole tour.
It's pretty cold even in summer, so long sleeves are a must.
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Written 28 July 2024
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redeyeblues
Edinburgh, UK1,312 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
30 minutes on Bus # 45 大谷経由・立岩 from Bus Stop 6 outside of Utsunomiya Station's West Exit - only one or two buses per hour. There's a one-day ticket 大谷観光一日乗車券 including buses and entrance to both the museum and the temple for 1600 yen that can be bought at 関東自動車 宇都宮駅前定期券センター which is a minute from Utsunomiya Station's West Exit, near Chisun Hotel チサンホテル. You'll probably need half an hour at each place, just a short walk in between.
Written 3 January 2017
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HotEarth
Melbourne, Australia681 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
About 30 minutes out of town by Bus 45, we stopped at Shiryokan Iriguchi bus stop and took a short walk to this museum.
We walked passed the ticketing counter through a doorway and turned left down flights of stairs into the museum. Barely about 10 or 15m down I can feel the change in temperature. As we descended furter, the temperature dropped to a constant 12 or 13 C. It is literally very cool insided here!
The carved out huge "rooms" by the quarry miners of recent past is quite a sight and defir something unique!
I am glad to have made it here to get a summer heat reprieve in this unique place!
Tips: A 1-day Oya Bus Pass (1750 yen pax) entitles unlimited bus ride on Bus 45 (otherwise 900 yen return bus ride) plus free entry to this museum (otherwise 800 yen) and the Oya-ji (otherwise 400 yen) next door where a 1000 hands Kannon can be seen inside it. Also, opposite Oya-ji is the huge Heiwa Kannon statue, carved out on the rock face.
We walked passed the ticketing counter through a doorway and turned left down flights of stairs into the museum. Barely about 10 or 15m down I can feel the change in temperature. As we descended furter, the temperature dropped to a constant 12 or 13 C. It is literally very cool insided here!
The carved out huge "rooms" by the quarry miners of recent past is quite a sight and defir something unique!
I am glad to have made it here to get a summer heat reprieve in this unique place!
Tips: A 1-day Oya Bus Pass (1750 yen pax) entitles unlimited bus ride on Bus 45 (otherwise 900 yen return bus ride) plus free entry to this museum (otherwise 800 yen) and the Oya-ji (otherwise 400 yen) next door where a 1000 hands Kannon can be seen inside it. Also, opposite Oya-ji is the huge Heiwa Kannon statue, carved out on the rock face.
Written 12 August 2019
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Asterix135
Toronto, Canada202 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
This is a big emptied out underground stone quarry. As such, it's not nearly as interesting as natural caves can be, but is still kind of cool in an of itself (and is also, literally cool, at a constant 10º or so).
The place has been used for movies and events, so there are some created terraces etc. in the space that look neat.
I'm struggling to find more to say than "it was a big stone cavern." It's sort of interesting, but not worth making a huge diversion for.
The place has been used for movies and events, so there are some created terraces etc. in the space that look neat.
I'm struggling to find more to say than "it was a big stone cavern." It's sort of interesting, but not worth making a huge diversion for.
Written 19 July 2017
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Mark K
41 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Best to go there with someone who can read Japanese. Stone was used by Frank Lloyd Wright, mine was used as a secret factory for build Zeros during WWII, and of course there is a lot of explanation on the stone cutting techniques used through the mine's history. Anyway, something to do on the weekend in Utsunomiya.
Written 14 July 2017
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ptcookgal
Melbourne, Australia66 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We were shown this place by a local family. I have not come across such an amazing place...made of stone. The Oya stone exists in this area and has been used in many buildings due to its properties. One such building is the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
The mining of the stone took place in a well planned manner such that it creates many interesting open spaces, and supported by large columns that are left to support the huge roof expanse. Staircases are cut into the remaining rock to make for easy connections to the different levels of open spaces.
These caverns that were made in the rock, and the different platforms that were left in the caverns have been used to even hold concerts due to the echo effects of the caverns.
There is a museum explaining how the oya stones were mined and also samples of the stone slabs for visitors to look at closely in terms of their weight and texture.
The mining of the stone took place in a well planned manner such that it creates many interesting open spaces, and supported by large columns that are left to support the huge roof expanse. Staircases are cut into the remaining rock to make for easy connections to the different levels of open spaces.
These caverns that were made in the rock, and the different platforms that were left in the caverns have been used to even hold concerts due to the echo effects of the caverns.
There is a museum explaining how the oya stones were mined and also samples of the stone slabs for visitors to look at closely in terms of their weight and texture.
Written 15 February 2017
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Grace
Singapore, Singapore39 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Traveling out here is probably daunting to tourists as you do have to take a 30min ride in the suburbs on an infrequent bus (missing one means waiting 30~50min for the next). But I have to say it was worth it.
From the moment I stepped out of the bus I was already impressed by the surrounding stone formations. Heading into the quarry I was astounded by the sight that greeted me. The entire place is absolutely stunning and they did a really good job creating a safe route for everyone without making it too restrictive. With the temperature underground being much cooler than up on ground, it feels like a magical space away from the rest of earth that you can lose yourself in. The little pieces of history about the quarry are interesting to read about. As a bonus, fans of Rurouni Kenshin will be happy to know this place was used for filming a part of the live action movie.
I spent about an hour underground. The aboveground exhibits are in a small room and don't take much time.
If you travel out here you should also definitely walk around the area and see the Heiwa Kannon not too far away. Snap a photo of the simple map located outside the Rockside Market at Oya Stone Museum so you know where to find the other rock attractions in the area. It also makes for a really nice walk on a cool day.
From the moment I stepped out of the bus I was already impressed by the surrounding stone formations. Heading into the quarry I was astounded by the sight that greeted me. The entire place is absolutely stunning and they did a really good job creating a safe route for everyone without making it too restrictive. With the temperature underground being much cooler than up on ground, it feels like a magical space away from the rest of earth that you can lose yourself in. The little pieces of history about the quarry are interesting to read about. As a bonus, fans of Rurouni Kenshin will be happy to know this place was used for filming a part of the live action movie.
I spent about an hour underground. The aboveground exhibits are in a small room and don't take much time.
If you travel out here you should also definitely walk around the area and see the Heiwa Kannon not too far away. Snap a photo of the simple map located outside the Rockside Market at Oya Stone Museum so you know where to find the other rock attractions in the area. It also makes for a really nice walk on a cool day.
Written 10 November 2016
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Hi, how do I get there by bus and where may I find the bus schedule?
Written 6 January 2019
Hi
There are two bus lines from Utsunomiya West Exit of the JR Station - bus stand area. Bus lines 6 and 7.
There are about 4 buses an hour and it takes 20 minutes.
But not all the buses go to the Oya stone Meseum area - I think - so you should check at the tourist office, bus office, ask other passengers, ask the driver.
I think there is also a special Otani One Day Siughtseeing Pass, which you can get at the bus station.
Written 6 January 2019
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