Oya History Museum
大谷資料館
The Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya tells the story of the town that grew around quarrying Oya stone. It shows tools used from the days of hand digging to modern machine mining. The highlight is a huge underground former quarry, about 30 m deep and big enough to hold a baseball stadium. Its cool, ancient-Rome-like space is also used for concerts and art shows.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April–November: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). December–March: 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00).
- Closed
Open every day April–November. December–March: closed on Tuesdays. Also closed December 26 to January 3.
- Admission
Adults 1,000 yen; children (elementary and junior high) 400 yen; preschool children free.
- Getting there
From JR Utsunomiya Station west exit bus stop 6, take a bus bound for Oya/Tateiwa (about 30 min), get off at Shiryokan Iriguchi and walk about 5 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Car navigation may lead you into the mountains if you enter the address; enter the phone number 028-652-1232 or the facility name instead.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The museum is cool inside, and the official site asks visitors to bring a jacket.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tochigi and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Tochigi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:26
- Asr14:18
- Maghrib16:40
- Isha18:08
Times are calculated for Utsunomiya. Times may differ elsewhere in Tochigi.
Places to pray near Oya History Museum
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Oya History Museum
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Urawa Zero, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): oya909.co.jp