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Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya History Museum

栃木県

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Oya Stone's history and impressive underground mining site are the highlights.

Oya stone, which was also used in the former main building of the Imperial Hotel. The quarry site is a huge underground space created when Oya stone was excavated over a period of about 70 years. Currently, it is used for a wide range of purposes such as concerts, drama and movie filming, and is also illuminated.

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Highlights

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Explore the Enormous Underground Space of a Quarry Site

One of the highlights of the Oya Stone Quarry Site and Museum is the tour of the 20,000 square meter underground quarry site. As you descend the stairs, a huge underground space appears before you. Here, you can see the remains of the quarry on the ceiling and walls, as well as dioramas that recreate the tools and scenes used in quarrying. The vast space of the quarry site is full of power, giving you an experience as if you were in the depths of the earth!

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Learn about the History of Oya Stone!

At the Oya Museum, you can learn about the history of Oya Stone. Oya Stone is a type of stone that has been mined in the vicinity of Utsunomiya City and has been highly valued as a building material since ancient times. The museum displays the processing techniques of Oya Stone, examples of its use in architecture, and the different types of stone, allowing visitors to deepen their knowledge of Oya Stone. This spot offers the opportunity to learn about the culture and industry of Tochigi while experiencing the beauty and history of Oya Stone.

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Exhibition Events Utilizing Underground Space!

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Exhibition events utilizing the underground space of the Oya Stone Quarry site are being held. In the past, exhibits that recreated the world of the anime "Made in Abyss" and puzzle-solving events were held, providing enjoyment not only for fans but also for those interested in anime and movies! Other limited events, such as the "Tochigi Toyota Special Exhibition" and "Kadouya Kyakusaki Shogo's World Exhibition" and "Vegetable Bouquet Senka," have also been held. We recommend checking the schedule on the official website for upcoming events!

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Location for Music Videos, TV Shows, and Movies!

The Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya Museum in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture is also famous as a location for music videos, TV shows, and movies. Music videos such as X Japan's "Forever Love," GLAY's "SOUL LOVE," and B'z's "May" were filmed here. The unique beauty of the Oya stone walls and underground spaces creates a fantastical atmosphere, resulting in stunning visuals. The quarry site and museum are also used for filming, allowing visitors to feel the historical ambiance. It's definitely a place worth visiting for music and film fans alike!

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Temple located on Mt. Taki, about a 7-minute drive from the quarry site

Takisanzan Fudōson is a temple located at an altitude of 376.9m on Mt. Taki, about a 7-minute drive from the Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya Museum. When you climb the 126 steps from the parking lot, you can see the main hall. If you continue further into the back of the main hall, there is a walking path. After climbing about 1,300 steps on the mountain path, there is a large area at the top of Mt. Taki with an outstanding view. Combining the Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya Museum with Takisanzan Fudōson allows you to enjoy both nature and history/culture at the same time, making it an attractive destination!

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Learn about the History and Culture of Oya Stone!

Oya Stone is a natural stone material mined in the vicinity of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is one of Japan's representative stone materials. The Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya Museum are facilities where you can learn about the history and culture of Oya Stone, utilizing the former Oya Stone Quarry. The Oya Museum features exhibits explaining the history, production areas, and quarrying techniques of Oya Stone, as well as displays of buildings and crafts made from Oya Stone. The Oya Stone Quarry Site and Oya Museum are highly recommended tourist spots, especially for those interested in Oya Stone or stonework culture.

Basic Information

	Address	909 Oya-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi 321-0345
	Business Hours	9:00～17:00
	TEL	028-652-1232
	Web Site	http://www.oya909.co.jp/

Average Review

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5 Reviews

10月中旬、連休日曜日の15時ごろに訪問しました。駐車場はかなり混雑してはいましたがそれでもちょっと時間を遅らせたのでましでした。入館料800円でした。ほぼ下調べもしていない訪問で、なんか入り口だけ見ると正直ちゃちな建物だなーと思いつつ、他のお客さんと数珠つなぎといった感じで階段を降りていくとそこには、フロムソフトウェアのゲーム、スペランカー、インディジョーンズの世界がそのままありました。それだけでなく映画のシーンや、音楽のＰＶで使われた場所も満載、假屋崎さんの空間にマッチした作品もあったりとどこに行ってもびっくりするような景色ばかりでした。多分私がゲームでプレイしたり、見た作品はココを参考にしているであろうと確信できる場所なんかもあり最高に感動できました。ここは人間ならだれでも衝撃を受けるのではないでしょうか？・　日本中の世界遺産もかなり行っていますが、何故ここは違うのだろう？まだ歴史が浅いからか？・　ディズニーリゾートが1年貸し切りでここをコーディネートしたらとんでもない観光客になりそうとか・　もし第2次世界大戦が本土決戦になっていたらここが大本営になっていたのではないだろうか？とか勝手に色々と妄想もはかどる、とんでもない観光地でした。いやー本当にすごい。今まで沢山口コミしてきましたが、驚きと感動は個人的にベスト3に入ります。しかもこれだけ混雑していてもこの気持ちですので、★10個つけたいくらいお勧めです。しかも800円って…安すぎです。ググるとこちらの持ち主は栃木県とかではなく個人オーナーと知りました。が諸問題を片付けて世界遺産にして、世界中の方に驚いてもらいましょう！！ありがとうございました。

坑内は深さ30m(最深部60m)、広さ20,000㎡の巨大な地下空間で、大正8年から昭和61年まで採石が続けられました。地下軍需工場や政府の備蓄米保管庫として利用されたこともありますが、最近では各種イベントやロケ地として使われており、ドンペリのお披露目パーティーも開催されたそう。ちなみに雑誌やネットで見かける坑内は明るいけど実際にはずっと暗いです

■2024年9月　平日駐車場から建物入口まで少し歩き、徐々に見えてくる大谷石の威容に気分が盛り上がる。採掘場跡の入口はドア１枚程度の広さ。入るとすぐに下り階段で、進むにつれて気温が下がる。坑内に温度計があり「14℃」表示で、年間グラフによると9月が最高気温らしい。坑内は異世界。想像以上の広さで、天井が高い部分はコンサートホール並み。照明で彩られた部分もあるが、シンプルな照明のエリアが採掘当時を思わせる雰囲気で良かった。ゆっくり見学して１時間ほど。避暑目的で期待せずに入ったが、見ごたえあった。ほぼ座る場所は無いので、そのつもりで。中にはトイレ無し。入る前に済ませましょう。

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