What to do and see in Utsunomiya, Kanto: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 21, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Utsunomiya (宇都宮市, Utsunomiya-shi, Japanese: [ɯᵝt͡sɯ̃ᵝno̞mija̠]) is the capital and largest city of Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 518,200, and a population density of 1,240 persons per square kilometre (3,200/sq mi). Its total area is 416.85 km (160.95 sq mi). Utsunomiya is famous for its gyoza (pan fried dumplings). There are more than two hundred gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya.
Restaurants in Utsunomiya

1. Tochigi Prefecture Bosaikan

248 Nakazatocho, Utsunomiya 321-0414 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-674-4843 http://www.t-bousaikan.jp/
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Tochigi Prefecture Bosaikan

2. Shounji Temple

1-1-16 Higashitomatsuri, Utsunomiya 320-0054 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-622-5719 http://www.sho-un.jp/
Excellent
22%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Shounji Temple

3. Zenganji Temple

1-8-19 Minamiodori, Utsunomiya 321-0963 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-634-7717 http://www.utsunomiya-cvb.org/tourist_data/292.html
Excellent
9%
Good
73%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Zenganji Temple

4. 450 Years Old Cherry Blossom Tree

583 Kogashimachi, Utsunomiya 321-0341 Tochigi Prefecture
Excellent
14%
Good
71%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

450 Years Old Cherry Blossom Tree

5. Tochigi Prefectural Office

1-1-20 Hanawada, Utsunomiya 320-0027 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-623-2075 http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/b06/system/gaido/annai/kaiheijikan.html
Excellent
21%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 43 reviews

Tochigi Prefectural Office

6. Oya Heiwa Kannon

1198 Oyamachi, Utsunomiya 321-0345 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-652-0128 http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/daijinkanbou/sensai/virtual/memorialsite/tochigi_utsunomiya_city002/index.html
Excellent
14%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 140 reviews

Oya Heiwa Kannon

Reviewed By HotEarth - Melbourne, Australia

This huge statue is almost hidden among the huge stone hills opposit Oya-ji. As always, the Kannon statue portrays a feeling of calmness and kindness. It's worth taking the short walk across from Oya-ji to see it. Tip: Buy the 1-day Oya Bus Pass to sve some money and for convenience. (See details of this in my other review on Oya History Museum)

7. Showakan

1-1-20 Hanawada, Utsunomiya 320-8501 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-623-2075 http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/b06/system/gaido/annai/syouwakantop.html
Excellent
5%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
42%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 19 reviews

Showakan

8. Korinji Temple

1673 Hiraidemachi, Utsunomiya 321-0901 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-661-0645
Excellent
0%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
67%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6 reviews

Korinji Temple

9. Okamoto Family Residence Nagayamon Gate

1624-1, ShImookamotocho, Utsunomiya Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-673-7374
Excellent
20%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
60%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5 reviews

Okamoto Family Residence Nagayamon Gate

10. Hozoji Temple

4-2-12 Odori, Utsunomiya 320-0811 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-622-4130
Excellent
9%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
73%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

Hozoji Temple

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