Utsunomiya
in Utsunomiya-shi of Tochigi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.567 and 139.883 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 34' 0" and E 139° 52' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:23 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:24 am and 4:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.240 and -48.670 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Imbituba
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Utsunomiya

Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya-shi (Tochigi) with it's 449,865 citizens is a town in Japan about 62 mi (or 99 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Utsunomiya is now 06:23 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Utsunomiya, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Utsunomiya Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kanuma, Shimotsuke, Sakura, Mooka and Tochigi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (53 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae

Address
1,0 mi
3-5-12 Ekimae Dori
321-0964 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Utsunomiya Grand Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
142, Nishiharacho
320-0826 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae ANNEX

Address
0,9 mi
3-6-5 Ekimae Dori
321-0964 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Address
0,3 mi
5 12, Honcho, Utsunomiya city, Tochigi 320 0033, Japan.
3200033 Hon-Machi,,Utsunomiya-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Smile Hotel Utsunomiya

Address
1,4 mi
3-2-2, Higashishukugo
321-0953 Utsunomiya
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae

Address
1,2 mi
2-4-4 Higashi-Shukugo
321-0953 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mystays Utsunomiya

Address
1,1 mi
2-4-1 Higashishukugou
321-0953 Utsunomiya-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Utsunomiya

Address
1,1 mi
1-4-14, Higashishukugou
321-0953 Utsunomiya
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Chisun Inn Utsunomiya Kanuma

Address
1,6 mi
3020-1, Tsuruta-machi,
320-0851 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Chisun Hotel Utsunomiya

Address
0,9 mi
3-2-3, Ekimaedori,
321-0964 Utsunomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

東武鉄道宇都宮線 東武宇都宮駅 Tobu Utsunomiya Station

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 54:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JaponVision

東武鉄道、宇都宮線の終着駅。駅は宇都宮東武デパートに隣接している。


宇都宮駅前大通り車載動画 Utsunomiya station square main street

Published: April 05, 2013
Length: 33:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JaponVision

2013年4月5日撮影.


Japanese Bullet Train - From the Inside - Utsunomiya to Omiya

Published: December 16, 2012
Length: 46:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John VF

View outside the Japanese Bullet Train riding from Utsunomiya to Omiya Station. Shonan-Shinjuku line.


2014_Summer Vacation_ダイジェスト

Published: September 27, 2014
Length: 46:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KENTO K

夏休み (2014年8月12日〜17日) ダイジェスト版.


New Year's Day 2011 at Futaara Shrine in Utsunomiya

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 05:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: budgettroubleblog

宇都宮二荒山神社2011年元旦初詣 Because we were too lazy to go to the shrine at midnight, we went during the day on January 1st instead.


Miyaichisai 2011 in Utsunomiya -宮壹祭 2011年宇都宮市

Published: July 09, 2011
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: budgettroubleblog

It took place on July 3rd 2011.


菊水祭 栃木県宇都宮二荒山神社  Kikusui Festival in Utsunomiya

Published: January 15, 2013
Length: 29:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JaponVision

2012年の菊水祭.


Cools旧車ミーティング2014 Out of print car, old car meeting 2014 in romantic village who created a legend

Published: December 21, 2014
Length: 12:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Car Life Customs Channel

Press the button Good! Good evening! Car Life is Customs ☆ This time COOLS old car meeting 2014 in romantic village The state of the in and has been shot! Since it arrived immediately...


チーム絆 in フェスタmyうつのみや2011 / Samba Team Mooka Kizuna in Orion Square

Published: May 22, 2011
Length: 14:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: boohoowoo3piglet

2011/5/22 フェスタmyうつのみや2011 オリオンスクエアにて 真岡市のサンバチーム絆(Kizuna) Participacion de Kizuna en Festa My Utsunomiya em 22 de maio de 2011...


【キャンドル雷都とちぎ2013 夏至】candle lightning and Tochigi 2013 Summer

Published: June 17, 2013
Length: 01:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PhotoLabChannel

宇都宮「キャンドル雷都とちぎ2013 夏至」 節電、地球温暖化防止を願って行われる半年に1度のイベントです。 Utsunomiya "candle lightning and Tochigi...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Utsunomiya Station

is a railway station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Tōbu Utsunomiya Station is located 1.6 km west of this station.

Located at 36.5595, 139.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōhoku Shinkansen, Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Nikkō Line, Utsunomiya Line, Railway stations opened in 1885

Tsuruta Station

Tsuruta Station is a JR East railway station located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It located on the Nikkō Line and was opened on September 13, 1902.

Located at 36.5382, 139.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikkō Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations opened in 1902

Battle of Utsunomiya Castle

The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle was a battle between pro-Imperial and Tokugawa shogunate forces during the Boshin War in Japan in May 1868. It occurred as the troops of the Tokugawa shogunate were retreating north towards Nikkō and Aizu.

Located at 36.5547, 139.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving Japan, 1868 in Japan, Battles of the Boshin War

Tōbu Utsunomiya Station

Tōbu Utsunomiya Station is a railway station located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan and the terminus of the Tōbu Utsunomiya Line. It is located in the building of Tōbu Department Store in the commercial centre of the city. The JR East Utsunomiya Station is located 1.6 kilometre east of the station and connected with this station by frequent bus services.

Located at 36.5591, 139.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Stations of Tobu Railway

Utsunomiya University

Utsunomiya University is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Miné-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.

Located at 36.5491, 139.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1922, Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Tochigi Prefecture, Forestry education

Utsunomiya Bunsei Junior College

Utsunomiya Bunsei Junior College is a private junior college in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan, established in 1989. It is attached to the Bunsei University of Art.

Located at 36.5991, 139.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1989, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Tochigi Prefecture

Utsunomiya Velodrome

is a velodrome located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi that conducts pari-mutuel Keirin racing - one of Japan's four authorized "Public Sports" where gambling is permitted. Nicknamed "Kaze no Wonderland" (風のワンダーランド, Kaze no Uondarando, lit. The Wonderland of Wind), its Keirin identification number for betting purposes is 24# (24 sharp). Utsunomiya's oval is 500 meters in circumference. A typical keirin race of 2,025 meters consists of four laps around the course.

Located at 36.5725, 139.884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Velodromes in Japan, Sports venues in Japan, Cycle racing in Japan, Sports venues in Tochigi Prefecture

Minami-Utsunomiya Station

Minami-Utsunomiya Station is a train station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.544, 139.872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Utsunomiya-shi, Utsunomiya, Utsunomiyashi, Ucunomija, 宇都宮市, うつのみやし, 宇都宮, うつのみや, ウツノミヤ, ウツノミヤシ, 우쓰노미야 시, Уцуномия