The attractions of the Oya district in Utsunomiya city.
At Oya Green Tourism, our guides bring to you experiences ranging from agricultural projects, Oya stone working, maintaining the Satoyama forest, hiking, sightseeing, and more.
At Oya Green Tourism, our guides bring to you experiences ranging from agricultural projects, Oya stone working, maintaining the Satoyama forest, hiking, sightseeing, and more.
In the Oya district, there are various tourist attractions where Oya stone culture comes alive.
The Oya district, located in the northwestern part of Utsunomiya City, has long been engaged in the mining of Oya stone, a tuff formed by an undersea volcanic eruption about 15 million years ago.
The “Oya stone Culture” that has taken root here has been recognized as a Japanese Heritage Site.
Green tourism provides urban residents with opportunities to stay in rural villages and enjoy farming and fishing experiences and to interact with nature and local people. It also aims to revitalize rural villages and create new industries.