Oya History Museum | Travel Japan - Travel Japan
Over 1,200 years old, the temple is built into a towering section of exposed oya stone. It is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. A visit here offers a rare glimpse at some of Japan's oldest Buddhist carvings.
Oya History Museum (Ohya) - Visit Tochigi
The old mining site of Utsunomiya’s famous，Oya Stone，has now been turned into a historical museum. The exhibition features the long history of the mining since the 17 th century，with many materials on display.
Utsunomiya – Home of Oya Stone - Tochigi - Japan Travel
See more on en.japantravel.comOya stone is type of 'Green Tuff', formed through undersea volcanic eruptions. For the non-geologically inclined of us, it’s a type of rock made from volcanic debris and cooled immediately by seawater. These factors cause the stone to have a porous quality and a distinctive, rough appearance. Though used for centuries locally, it …- Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins
Oya Valley Guide - Japan Experience
May 18, 2017 · While Utsunomiya itself, the capital of Tochigi Prefecture, is flat, functional and not exactly famous for outstanding attractions, Oya offers the opposite: an impressive …
Oya History Museum（Visit the huge underground …
Jan 4, 2021 · The Oya Museum is a huge underground space created by the quarrying of Oya stone over a period of 70 years from 1919 to 1986. It covers an area of 20,000 square meters, which is larger than a baseball field.
Oya Stone Mine In Tochigi - Tour Gigantic …
Mar 5, 2017 · Located just outside Utsunomiya City, the Oya stone quarry once supplied the ubiquitous “Oya stone” used for countless structures throughout Japan. This article introduces the highlights of the stone mine and Oya History …
Oya History Museum - Travel in Japan
The Oya History Museum in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is an intriguing museum located in a former stone quarry. Explore the history of stone quarrying, underground tunnels, and hands-on activities like stone carving.
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