【女ひとり旅】餃子だけじゃない宇都宮観光フルコース！話題のコンテナホテルに泊まって宇都宮を遊び尽くした旅vlog 宇都宮餃子グルメも満喫
Utsunomiya Trip I arrived in Utsunomiya on a clear autumn day in September! It goes without saying that this city is famous for its gyoza. While gyoza love abounds in Utsunomiya, today I’m also planning to enjoy sightseeing to the fullest! First, I purchased a discount bus ticket here. It includes a ticket to the Oya Museum and Oya Kannon Temple, and unlimited bus rides within the designated area for just 2,000 yen! Bus stop number 6 is at the west exit. I headed straight to the Oya Museum! Take the Oya-Tateiwa bound bus from the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station to the museum entrance. Buses to Oya only run 1-2 times per hour on weekdays and 2-3 times per hour on weekends, so be sure to check the bus schedule in advance. After about 30 minutes, I arrived at the “Museum Entrance” bus stop. Have you heard of Oya stone? It’s a precious stone found only in this area and used in various buildings. The remains of a huge underground mine where this stone was mined are now open to the public as a tourist attraction. By the way, this is the Oya Museum. Apparently, due to the influence of Shohei Otani, it’s often mispronounced “Otani.” Some people mistake it for Shohei Otani’s facility, lol. It’s about a five-minute walk from the bus stop to the Oya History Museum. The sheer cliffs of Oya stone are a sight to behold! Oya History Museum. I entered with a one-day pass, which normally costs 800 yen for adults . Now, we’re finally entering another world! There’s a series of stairs leading down. It’s cold ! Apparently , it’s around 10 degrees inside the mine, so it’s a good idea to bring something to wear over your clothes. Wow! This is a huge underground space created by humans! It’s like an underground dungeon in Dragon Quest. It’s said to be about 20,000 square meters, so it’s hard to imagine. Apparently, until 1959, the work was done by hand, perhaps using only pickaxes or similar tools. I wonder how long it took. These are the remains of the machine excavation. Apparently, it was fully mechanized from 1960 onwards. There were some wonderful objects on display inside the museum. This is a work by Shogo Kariyazaki. Apparently, the space in the back is used for weddings and other events. It ‘s also widely used for filming movies and promotional videos, and photos from the works were on display. There were captions like, “This is where ___ did ____,” making it a truly irresistible space for fans. We thoroughly enjoyed this mystical world! It’s time to head back up to the surface. The exhibition room on the first floor displays mining tools and teaches us about the history of mining. There’s a cafe and shop in front of the museum. They sell sweets with stone motifs and Oya stone accessories. Wow! The Oya Museum is a wonderful facility offering an extraordinary experience. From here, we’ll continue on foot. It’s only a short walk to Oyaji Temple. Ah, there it is! Ooyaji Temple / Ooya Kannon. We entered with a one-day pass. The regular price for adults is 500 yen. The Oyaji Temple hall is buried beneath a huge natural rock formation. From a distance, it looks like this, as if the hall is protected by the rocks. The rock formation itself is entirely made of Oya stone. Photography was prohibited inside the temple, so I’ll share a few images from the website. The Thousand-Armed Kannon statue, carved directly into the rock face, is an impressive 4 meters tall. It’s said to be the oldest rock-carved Buddha in Japan, carved by Kobo Daishi. In the side hall, you can see the Shaka Triad, Yakushi Triad, and Amida Triad. These precious stone statues are designated as a Special Historic Site and an Important Cultural Property by the national government. Apparently, this site was originally a cave dwelling from the early Jomon period. People in the past lived in natural caves. The temple grounds also include the Bentendo Hall, where Benzaiten is enshrined. Nearby, there’s a white snake that serves Benzaiten, and gently stroking its head is said to bring good fortune. There it is. A few minutes’ walk from Otani-ji Temple is the Heiwa Kannon, or Peace Kannon. It stands 26.93 meters tall (88 shaku 8 sun 8 bu). It was carved as a front shrine for the Otani Kannon to commemorate the war dead of the Pacific War and to pray for world peace . This entire area is a park, and it was fun to stroll around and admire the strange rock formations. From here, I headed back toward Utsunomiya Station, stopping off at Otani Kannonmae Station → Komanyucho for some gyoza! Masashi Komanyu branch is a super-famous Utsunomiya gyoza restaurant, with a line of about 10 people. The menu only features gyoza! They don’t offer rice or beer. Apparently, you can’t order extra. Boiled gyoza (280 yen). I ate them with plenty of chili oil. I didn’t know how to eat them, so I asked the guy next to me lol. Just add whatever you like with the condiment they have here. Wow! I put too much chili oil on them, and they ended up being quite spicy. The gyoza had a strong ginger flavor. They were light and easy to eat. Fried gyoza (280 yen). These gyoza were perfectly cooked. The filling was softer than boiled gyoza, and the ginger aroma was milder. I still prefer fried gyoza. The package said they were small gyoza, but they were actually quite large. They were filled with plenty of vegetables and were light and delicious. To Utsunomiya Station: Komagocho → Tobu Station. This is quite far from JR Utsunomiya Station (Tobu Utsunomiya Station), but since there are many tourist attractions in the area, I recommend starting from Tobu Utsunomiya Station. After walking for a while, I saw Matsugamine Catholic Church. This modern Romanesque-style church is one of the few in Japan with a twin tower. It was built using Oya stone! It is said to be one of the largest surviving examples of Oya stone architecture. While the interior of the church is usually open to the public, there was a mass being held during my visit, so I only got to see the exterior. After a 15-minute walk from the church, I arrived at the Tochigi Prefectural Office! My reason for visiting the office was to visit the observation lobby on the 15th floor. It offers a panoramic view of the city of Utsunomiya, and it’s free! There was an event being held in the lobby that day. The observation lobby is a corridor-style structure located on the top floor of the prefectural office. A wide panoramic view unfolds below from about 65 meters above ground. The observation lobby has workspaces and table seating, making it a great place to take a break. There’s also an observation restaurant! This is the north observation lobby. It’s nice and not crowded! That’s Utsunomiya Tower over there. I love being in a space where no one can disturb me. There was also a corner showcasing Tochigi’s traditional crafts. The elevator I took on the way back was covered in strawberries. A 10-minute walk leads to Gyoza Street, lined with popular gyoza restaurants. Ton Kikki Main Store (Ton Kikki Main Store). There was a line of about 20 people. I was looking forward to the lettuce-wrapped gyoza♪ And they also have beer (◜◡◝). I was able to get in after about 20 minutes. There are many autographs of famous people. Draft beer (680 yen). KP. I only ordered one plate of gyoza, but I also ordered a beer, so it’s okay, right? The first place we went to was a gyoza-only restaurant, and it was so cheap at just 280 yen per plate, that I felt bad about ordering just one plate, so I ordered two… I had the gyoza sauce ready. Pork belly lettuce-wrapped gyoza (550 yen). Apparently , it’s supposed to be dipped in a Thousand Island-style sauce. Umm… lettuce wrap…? I tried to eat them together, but the lettuce wouldn’t fit in my mouth… The lettuce was too small, but I wanted to wrap them and eat them no matter what! Since these are pork belly gyoza, the filling is primarily meat. It’s meaty, hearty, and delicious. Personally, I find dressing too heavy, so I prefer it with the regular sauce. Right next to Gyoza Street is Futaarayama Jinja (Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine). A lively market was held in front of the main torii gate. Futaarayama Shrine is located at the summit of Myojinyama (approximately 135 meters above sea level) in the center of Utsunomiya City. It’s said to have been founded in 353, giving it a history of over 1,600 years. It has protected the city of Utsunomiya since ancient times. Incidentally, there are 95 stone steps (> <). Shinto Gate. The place name Utsunomiya is said to have originated from this shrine. One theory is that the name Utsunomiya is a corrupted version of the shrine's ranking, "Shimotsuke Province Ichinomiya." Worship hall. Suga Shrine / Ichi Shrine. Hatsutatsu Inari Jinja. I also visited the god of commerce. Incidentally, Nikko also has Futarasan Shrine, but it's apparently a completely different shrine. My third gyoza spot was the gyoza food court "Kirasse." It's located in the basement floor of Don Quijote. I was pretty full, but I decided to stop by because it was a popular place. I heard it's always crowded, so I wonder what it's like. Waiting for 71 people?! I saw a LINE message for a waiting list, so I signed up. I decided to go to "Kirasse" at night and headed to my hotel. HOTEL R9 The Yard. My accommodation for the night is a container hotel! I've seen it a lot recently and wanted to stay there. I checked in at the management building. Containers are arranged facing inward across the corridor. Apparently, they can be moved to disaster-stricken areas and used as temporary lodgings in the event of a disaster. Room tour. Shoes are removed at the entrance. The room is no different from a regular business hotel. There's a microwave and a refrigerator with a built-in freezer, which is nice! There's a kettle and hair dryer on the shelf. Hangers hang directly on the wall. The bathroom was a unit bath, which was very clean. There were no issues with hot water or drainage. Organic shampoo, conditioner, and body soap were provided. Hand soap was also provided. Amenities like toothbrushes were brought from the front desk. The indoor wear was a one-piece dress. The view from the window was a street view, lol. Inside the separate building, there were vending machines for soft drinks and alcohol. There was also a coin laundry, so I could live here. Free snacks and coffee were available at the front desk . The snacks were frozen bento boxes with several options to choose from. The coffee served from the authentic coffee machine was fragrant and delicious, as the beans were ground on-site by Doutor Coffee . One night (with snacks): 5,080 yen. I took a break with a coffee and waited in line for Kirasse. I checked the app screen to see how many people had been called, and left the hotel at the perfect time. JR Utsunomiya Station: Nissei-mae → Babamachi. It's about a 20-minute walk, but I took the bus. Back at Kirasse, the gyoza food court. The permanent stores offer gyoza from five popular gyoza restaurants. I think I had about 15 more minutes. I waited a little while browsing the gyoza souvenir section. Gyoza bag lol. I arrived at the store roughly on time! You order and pay at the counter of each restaurant, and they'll bring it to your table. Utsunomiya's local beer, Gyoza Roman, 580 yen. It's said to be a beer developed in collaboration with the Utsunomiya Gyoza Association and pairs well with gyoza. It's a Märzen-style beer with a fragrant caramel malt. KP. It's not too bitter, but it has a rich, full-bodied flavor. It might even have a flavor that rivals the gyoza. Utsunomiya Gyoza Association sauce. Utsunomiya Gyoza Association chili oil. Looks spicy, but delicious. Koran's "Green Onion and Salt Gyoza" 550 yen. It's topped with an incredible amount of green onion and salt sauce. It's absolutely delicious! The gyoza and green onions go so well together! I love green onions, so I piled them all on. The beer also tastes just as good as the gyoza. Satsuki's "All-Star Gyoza" 550 yen. I couldn't decide, so I got everything. I'll eat this with the Utsunomiya gyoza sauce. I eat them in order, following the instructions. First, the regular gyoza. Simple and light, just like Utsunomiya gyoza! There were six other varieties, including kimchi gyoza and yuzu gyoza. Each one had a different flavor and was delicious, but I think the regular ones were my favorite. But the shiso gyoza were exceptionally delicious. What kind of gyoza do you like? Let me know in the comments. Sigh, it was a day spent eating nothing but delicious gyoza. There was a place I wanted to stop by on the way, so I walked back to the hotel. After about 10 minutes of walking along deserted streets, I finally saw it: Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park. Utsunomiya Castle is an ancient castle said to have been built in the late Heian period. Parts of it, including the turret, have now been restored and turned into a castle park. I came here to see the light-up, which is held from Friday to Sunday. The scenery reflected on the water is beautiful. What I can see now is a turret called Seimeitai. It's a magnificent park with a large moat and is said to be a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. It seems like you can enter the park, so let's go. It seems like there's no one there, so it's a bit scary... The video shows it brightly, but it was pitch black with the naked eye and I could hardly see anything inside the park. Apparently you can go up to the turret area during the day, but the shutters were down at what appears to be the entrance. It was a luxurious time, with the beautiful light-up all to myself. After another 10 minutes of walking from the park, I returned to the hotel. I was super full, so it was a good way to work off the food. The lighting here also creates a nice atmosphere. Good morning, it's a beautiful day today♪ For breakfast, I had the bento I received from the front desk yesterday. I ate the mapo eggplant bento. It's really convenient to have a freezer and microwave in the room. However, I noticed an inconvenient thing about this room. It doesn't have a table or chair! I had to use the luggage shelf as a table and the bed as a chair to eat. The relative positions are like this. Incidentally, rooms with one bed seem to have a desk and chair. Mapo eggplant seems a little heavy for breakfast, but it was just right as it was a small bento. It tasted pretty good too. When I went outside, the parking lot was packed with cars! All the parking spaces seemed full except for my own. As it was before 7am when the front desk opened, I put my key in the mailbox and checked out. JR Utsunomiya Station bound for Nissei → Utsunomiya Station West Exit. I took a bus from the bus stop near the hotel and arrived at JR Utsunomiya Station. That's the much talked about streetcar, the LRT Utsunomiya Light Line. I didn't have a chance to ride it this time, but next time I definitely want to! Today I'm heading to Nikko. JR Nikko Line platform. The station sign was Japanese style! I'll show you what Nikko is like in the next video. Thank you for watching until the end! Please subscribe, like and comment on my channel.
餃子の街として知られる栃木県宇都宮市。実はグルメだけでなく、歴史や文化、自然の見どころも豊富な魅力あふれる街です。宇都宮をじっくり観光して、知らなかった魅力を知ることができた充実した旅でした。
今回はJR宇都宮駅から出発し、観光に便利な「大谷観光一日乗車券」を利用して名所をめぐりました。このチケットには、大谷資料館と大谷観音の入館券が付いており、対象区間のバスが1日乗り放題で2,000円と、とてもお得でした。
もちろん餃子も楽しみました！地元で人気の餃子店をはしごして、定番の餃子から変わり種まで、めいっぱい食べ比べしました。
そして、いま話題のコンテナホテル「HOTEL R9 The Yard 宇都宮中央」に宿泊しました。
スタイリッシュで機能的な客室は、コンパクトながら快適。
プライベート感があり、ビジネスにも観光にもぴったりの新しいタイプのホテルです。
目次
00:00 オープニング
00:31 大谷観光一日乗車券購入
01:07 大谷資料館
06:01 大谷寺（大谷観音）
08:00 平和観音
08:31 正嗣 駒生店（まさしこまにゅうてん ）
10:37 カトリック松が峰教会
11:23 宇都宮県庁（展望ロビー）
13:31 豚嘻嘻（とんきっき） 本店（豚ばらレタス巻き餃子）
15:59 宇都宮二荒山神社
18:27 きらっせ（混みすぎで断念）
19:12 HOTEL R9 The Yard 宇都宮中央
22:16 来らっせ（香蘭のねぎ塩餃子、さつきのオールスター餃子）
26:06 宇都宮城址公園（ライトアップ）
27:48 ホテル帰還
29:56 日光へ向けて出発
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