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Stay multiple nights in the exciting city of Utsunomiya while enjoying golf and nightlife(5-day-4-night trip)

Schedule

Day 1

Tokyo Station

  1. 50min by Shinkansen

Utsunomiya Station

1
  1. 5min by car

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

2

Located near Tobu Utsunomiya Station, it is an ideal base for sightseeing stays.

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is located in the bustling downtown area of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers excellent access not only within Utsunomiya City but also to destinations throughout the prefecture, including Nikko, Nasu, Mashiko, Mobility Resort Motegi, and Ashikaga Flower Park. It serves as a convenient base for exploring the city, allowing travelers to enjoy Utsunomiya specialties like gyoza dumplings, cocktails, and jazz, as well as the Japan Heritage site of Oya Stone quarrying. It is ideal for business trips, travel, and sightseeing stays.

Stay at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Day 2

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

  1. 30min by car

Kanuma72 Country Club

3

A Rolling Hills Panorama Across 45 Distinctive Holes

Kanuma 72 Country Club is conveniently located just 90 minutes from central Tokyo and 15 minutes from Kanuma IC and Tsuga IC. This popular course, which has cultivated fine traditions over the last 50 years, boasts Tochigi Prefecture’s largest layout with 45 holes. Spanning gently rolling hills, the course offers sweeping views of the Kanto Plain. Its diverse layout captivates players with dramatic downhill shots and strategically challenging doglegs. The clubhouse features a restaurant where you can savor authentic Neapolitan pizza supervised by Japan’s top artisans and the signature beef rib ramen “Gyukon Itteki,” creating a relaxing space harmonized with modern comfort. Enjoy a pleasant time and a fulfilling round at this club, where half a century of history and warm hospitality thrive.

 

  1. 35min by car

Oya History Museum (Ohya)

  • Time Required: 1 hour
4

The old underground quarry is called “Unknown Space”

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 17th century,with many materials on display. The underground cavern,covering 20,000 sq. metres,is large enough to fit a baseball field.

With a fantastic atmosphere reminding visitors of the ruins of Ancient Rome.It is used in various scenes such as movie shooting, music videos shooting, weddings, concert, etc. due to its mysterious scenery.

  1. 20min by car

Teppanyaki Shimotsuke

5

Savor the sound of delicious Teppanyaki in a restaurant that delights all five senses.

This restaurant offers an immersive dining experience, where chefs skillfully grill Tochigi Wagyu beef, local vegetables, and fresh seafood straight from the tank, preparing dishes with both delicate precision and bold flair right in front of guests.
The dazzling knife work and flambé performances on the teppanyaki grill are a can’t-miss attraction, making it the perfect choice for a luxurious moment during your travels.

  1. 5min on foot

Utsunomiya Cocktail Club

6

The bars in Utsunomiya are run by highly skilled bartenders who have won prizes at cocktail competitions in Japan and overseas. Enjoy a special cocktail available for a limited time using the strawberries of Tochigi Prefecture which has had the largest output volume of this fruit in Japan for over half a century.

Savor the colors, flavors and aromas in Utsunomiya at night. Please enjoy Utsunomiya – city of cocktails.☆

  1. 5min on foot

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

7

Located near Tobu Utsunomiya Station, it is an ideal base for sightseeing stays.

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is located in the bustling downtown area of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers excellent access not only within Utsunomiya City but also to destinations throughout the prefecture, including Nikko, Nasu, Mashiko, Mobility Resort Motegi, and Ashikaga Flower Park. It serves as a convenient base for exploring the city, allowing travelers to enjoy Utsunomiya specialties like gyoza dumplings, cocktails, and jazz, as well as the Japan Heritage site of Oya Stone quarrying. It is ideal for business trips, travel, and sightseeing stays.

Stay at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Day 3

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

  1. 50min by car

Mashiko Country Club

8

A Stage of Green and Creativity in the Heart of a Pottery Town

Mashiko Country Club is a 27-hole golf resort set amid the gentle hills of Mashiko, Tochigi, and conveniently accessible from Tokyo. The natural beauty of Mashiko, a town renowned worldwide for its pottery heritage, surrounds the club’s three courses—Yashio, Sagisō, and Sakura—which unfold a stunning panorama that changes with the seasons.

The course’s signature hole blends strategic design with scenic elegance to offer a distinctive playing experience found nowhere else. Flower-lined fairways and the tranquil sounds of the forest create a round that is both inspiring and restorative.

Beyond the course, visitors can explore traditional Mashiko ware pottery kilns and local art museums, browse the famous pottery market, and stroll through historic temples. Here, guests can immerse themselves in Japanese culture while enjoying exceptional golf, making it an ideal destination for international travelers.

  1. 5min by car

Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

9

Shoji Hamada was a potter and living national treasure. This memorial hall in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture showcases his pottery collection.

The facility consists of Hamada’s residence and a portion of his workshop. An exhibition hall, studio, his climbing kiln, and a seasonal flower garden are all open to the public.”

  1. 50min by car

Utsunomiya Gyōza-kai Kirasse

10

A gyoza theme park presented by Utsunomiya Gyōza-kai

The restaurant space houses five permanent restaurants and a total of 34 temporary restaurants working in rotation, with 8-10 open on any given day. In addition to an exclusive special dumpling menu, the souvenir corner offers frozen gyoza dumplings from all 35 outlets as well as gyoza-inspired sweets and goodies.

  1. 5min on foot

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

11

Located near Tobu Utsunomiya Station, it is an ideal base for sightseeing stays.

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is located in the bustling downtown area of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers excellent access not only within Utsunomiya City but also to destinations throughout the prefecture, including Nikko, Nasu, Mashiko, Mobility Resort Motegi, and Ashikaga Flower Park. It serves as a convenient base for exploring the city, allowing travelers to enjoy Utsunomiya specialties like gyoza dumplings, cocktails, and jazz, as well as the Japan Heritage site of Oya Stone quarrying. It is ideal for business trips, travel, and sightseeing stays.

Stay at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Day 4

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

  1. 1h by car

Oku-Nikko E-Bike Trip (Nikko Natural Science Museum)

12

Explore the natural beauty and rich history of Oku-Nikko, including its past as a popular international summer resort, on a leisurely bike ride.

Nikko Natural Science Museum offers self-guided cycling tours that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Oku-Nikko.

Riding an electric assist bicycle (e-bike) and using an exclusively designed navigation device, you can explore pre-planned routes for each tour. While there are no guides, you can enjoy cycling privately with your family or friends. This option is recommended for those who prefer to explore freely, including stops for dining and shopping.

 

We offer a variety of routes including cafe hopping, exploring the history of Nikko, cycling on quiet paved forest roads closed to general traffic, and even hiking. Our e-bikes make hill climbing effortless.

If you’re visiting Oku-Nikko, be sure to join us!

*Please note that departure and arrival points vary depending on the tour.

Tours depart from both “Nikko Natural Science Museum” and “Akanuma Nature Information Center”, so please be sure to check your designated meeting point.

  1. 3min on foot

ZEN RESORT NIKKO

13

Enjoy the great nature of Okunikko and meals featuring local brand ingredients!

Located in the Okunikko area, Zen Resort Nikko is an outdoor activity-oriented commercial complex where you can enjoy dining at a restaurant and glamping. The restaurant serves beef hamburger steaks with a wonderful umami taste and texture achieved only because they are made of 100% Wagyu beef. You can also savor a dish featuring Itadakimasu, a brand of freshwater rainbow trout developed in Nikko. The dinner (reservation required) is prix fixe, so you can choose dishes of your preference for each course. Enjoy alcohol beverages and food in the slow flow of time.
In addition to accommodation facilities for glamping and camping, Zen Resort Nikko offers a rich lineup of seasonal activities such as SUP for summer and snow activities in winter.
  1. 5min by car

Oku-Nikko Nature Guide Tour (Oku-Nikko Guest House JUN)

14

We recommend a guided tour to fully enjoy the charms of Nikko

The Oku-Nikko region is home to a compact collection of various environments, including waterfalls, lakes, rivers, marshes, wetlands, forests, and high mountains. The elevation ranges from approximately 1,200 meters near Lake Chuzenji to over 2,000 meters at Mount Nantai and Mount Nikko Shirane. As a result, you can enjoy a variety of plants, animals, and wild birds throughout the seasons on numerous hiking trails. Why not join a guide and explore the diverse landscapes of Oku-Nikko?

  1. 1h by car

ishi-no-kura

15

A Japanese restaurant utilizing an Oya stone storehouse built approximately 70 years ago.

We meticulously prepare ingredients cultivated with care by local farmers, preserving their fresh aroma and texture while striving to elevate each dish to maximize the inherent qualities of the ingredients. By combining seasonal vegetables and fruits nurtured by Tochigi’s rich soil with other local specialties like Tochigi Wagyu beef, Tochigi Shamo chicken, and Nikko salmon, we create dishes unique to this region.
Additionally, we have a shop on-site offering a selection of miscellaneous goods and tableware.

  1. 5min by car

Jazz Town Utsunomiya

16

Enjoy the wonderful sound of jazz in Utsunomiya

Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture is the hometown of world famous jazz musicians such as Sadao Watanabe and Haruhiko Takauchi. To make Utsunomiya a Jazz Town, various musical events are taking place throughout the year. New jazz-related groups are being created owing to the efforts of jazz lovers as well as owners of clubs and music houses that have a connection to jazz music. One such group is the Utsunomiya Jazz Association, and its member clubs are hosting live jazz performances where you can feel the vibes of Jazz Town Utsunomiya.
If you are a first-timer, no problem! You will be warmly welcomed by regulars and staff members in a bright atmosphere. Enjoy a wonderful night in Jazz Town Utsunomiya.
  1. 5min on foot

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

17

Located near Tobu Utsunomiya Station, it is an ideal base for sightseeing stays.

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is located in the bustling downtown area of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers excellent access not only within Utsunomiya City but also to destinations throughout the prefecture, including Nikko, Nasu, Mashiko, Mobility Resort Motegi, and Ashikaga Flower Park. It serves as a convenient base for exploring the city, allowing travelers to enjoy Utsunomiya specialties like gyoza dumplings, cocktails, and jazz, as well as the Japan Heritage site of Oya Stone quarrying. It is ideal for business trips, travel, and sightseeing stays.

Stay at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Day 5

Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

  1. 5min by car

Utsunomiya Station

18
  1. 50min by Shinkansen

Tokyo Station

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