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Tokyo Day Trip | Utsunomiya can be experienced like this.

Tokyo Day Trip | Utsunomiya can be experienced like this.

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This is a late food post.
How late? It's from December 2023.
The restaurant has even taken this dish off the menu.
I can only share it as a novelty food experience.
In Utsunomiya, you have to mention gyoza.
Soldiers returning to Japan from Northeast China (formerly Manchuria)
brought back the gyoza-making methods they learned there to Utsunomiya.
Plus, Utsunomiya has an inland climate—hot in summer and cold in winter.
A steaming, nutritionally balanced gyoza
was just the thing to help people replenish their energy.
Furthermore, the area is rich in high-quality ingredients like flour, pork, chives, and cabbage, so gyoza took root here.
Utsunomiya is a place that has turned gyoza into its city calling card.
On a slightly chilly night in December,
I wanted a steaming hotpot more than pan-fried gyoza.
Horse meat hotpot piqued my interest.
The 3 types of horse meat were lean, marbled, and fatty (similar to brisket fat).
The fatty part is very close to the brisket fat in Chaoshan hotpot, but even "harder" (since horses get so much exercise).
It didn't have a gamey taste, but it wasn't exactly fragrant either.
Rather than being amazingly delicious, it was more of a surprising novelty.

This is a late food post. How late? It's from December 2023. The restaurant has even taken this dish off the menu. I can only share it as a novelty food experience. In Utsunomiya, you have to mention gyoza. Soldiers returning to Japan from Northeast China (formerly Manchuria) brought back the gyoza-making methods they learned there to Utsunomiya. Plus, Utsunomiya has an inland climate—hot in summer and cold in winter. A steaming, nutritionally balanced gyoza was just the thing to help people replenish their energy. Furthermore, the area is rich in high-quality ingredients like flour, pork, chives, and cabbage, so gyoza took root here. Utsunomiya is a place that has turned gyoza into its city calling card. On a slightly chilly night in December, I wanted a steaming hotpot more than pan-fried gyoza. Horse meat hotpot piqued my interest. The 3 types of horse meat were lean, marbled, and fatty (similar to brisket fat). The fatty part is very close to the brisket fat in Chaoshan hotpot, but even "harder" (since horses get so much exercise). It didn't have a gamey taste, but it wasn't exactly fragrant either. Rather than being amazingly delicious, it was more of a surprising novelty.

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Pin this magnificent landmark and admire the beauty of the Bodhisattva Kannon of Peace, carved from the Oya rock face in Utsunomiya.

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Pin this magnificent landmark and admire the beauty of the Bodhisattva Kannon of Peace, carved from the Oya rock face in Utsunomiya.

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Nasu Kogen SA (Inbound): The Ultimate Spot for Tohoku & Kanto Souvenirs!

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Nasu Kogen SA (Inbound): The Ultimate Spot for Tohoku & Kanto Souvenirs!

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Sano SA (Downbound): Dog Run & Lemon Milk!

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Sano SA (Downbound): Dog Run & Lemon Milk!

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Recommended by Hana-ya | Visiting the "Gyoza Capital" Utsunomiya—Finally here for a proper gyoza feast! 🥟

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Recommended by Hana-ya | Visiting the "Gyoza Capital" Utsunomiya—Finally here for a proper gyoza feast! 🥟

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Hwaye Recommends | Photos Can't Capture Its Scale! Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya.

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Hwaye Recommends | Photos Can't Capture Its Scale! Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya.

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Grandpa Hua’s Recs | Don’t Rush Off After the Oya History Museum—ROCKSIDE MARKET is Right Next Door!

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Grandpa Hua’s Recs | Don’t Rush Off After the Oya History Museum—ROCKSIDE MARKET is Right Next Door!

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Popular Trip Moments

Pin this magnificent landmark and admire the beauty of the Bodhisattva Kannon of Peace, carved from the Oya rock face in Utsunomiya. | Nasu Kogen SA (Inbound): The Ultimate Spot for Tohoku & Kanto Souvenirs! | Sano SA (Downbound): Dog Run & Lemon Milk! | Recommended by Hana-ya | Visiting the "Gyoza Capital" Utsunomiya—Finally here for a proper gyoza feast! 🥟 | Hwaye Recommends | Photos Can't Capture Its Scale! Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya. | Grandpa Hua’s Recs | Don’t Rush Off After the Oya History Museum—ROCKSIDE MARKET is Right Next Door! | Travel Tip from Hana-ya | Be careful if you arrive in Utsunomiya late! Many gyoza shops close earlier than expected. | 🏛️ Japan’s Hidden Underground Cathedral: Oya History Museum 🌌✨ | "Yakisoba Akinoya": The Legendary Hall of Fame Champion of the Nikko Yakisoba Grand Prix. | "Sumibi to Robata Hi to Shio" – The talk-of-the-town Robatayaki spot now open near the Utsunomiya Central Post Office. | 🇯🇵 You won’t believe this is in Düsseldorf | A popular cafe in Utsunomiya that's close to your daily life | Matsugamine Coffee Building 102 East Store | Our 1-Day Utsunomiya (Tochigi) Itinerary! 🥟 | The Ultimate Tochigi Bucket List: Historic Shrines, Epic Nature & Foodie Finds! 🇯🇵✨ | [Tochigi: Oya History Museum] A Breathtaking Underground Realm! Feels like stepping into another world... | North Kanto: Where Epic Scenery Meets Chill Vibes in Japan 🇯🇵✨ | Fresh Sushi, Authentic Japanese Flavor: Hyotan Sushi 🍣 | Utsunomiya’s Gyoza Alley Evening Feast Crawl | Tochigi’s Oya History Museum Underground Quarry | Nikko Cedar Avenue’s Toshogu Approach | Utsunomiya Gyoza Alley’s Evening Feast | Utsunomiya’s Gyoza Alley Evening Feastslowtraveling #UtsunomiyaGyoza #GyozaAlley | [Tochigi, Utsunomiya] A 1-Day Sightseeing Itinerary via Light Rail. | One day in Tochigi Japan | The Beatles in Penny Lane? 🎸🥐 | [Like an Underground Temple! Oya History Museum: A Famous Filming Location for Movies and Commercials] | A two-day trip to Utsunomiya | [Tochigi, Utsunomiya] A filming location for that famous movie! An otherworldly place just a short distance from Tokyo. | Recommended by Grandpa Hana | Accommodation in Utsunomiya City, conveniently located Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

More Things To Do in Utsunomiya

1-day tour to Nikko from Tokyo in Japan for 9-person group with hotel pickup: Toshogu Shrine + Kegon Waterfalls | Utsunomiya Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Heritage and Scenic Landscapes | Global (77 Countries) 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Total Data Plan | 24-Hour Billing | 1–30 Days | QR code | Japan SoftBank 5G Local eSIM | Japan IP • All AI & TikTok | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Japan 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–30 Days | QR Code | 5G/4G eSIM in 8 Asian countries | Multi-network support, supports ChatGPT & Google Maps | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-30 days | 24-hour billing | QR code | Asia 10 Regions 5G eSIM | Multi-Network • All AI Supported | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Skyliner Keisei railway ticket (Tokyo airport express: Narita International Airport-Ueno/Nippori) [optional+Tokyo subway discount package] | Japan 5G eSIM | Dual Network • ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Japan docomo Native 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / TikTok / ChatGPT | Daily / Total Data Plan | 1–30 Days | Calendar Day Billing | QR Code | Asia-Pacific eSIM | 5G/4G | High-speed data | Daily data/data plan | 24-hour service | 1-30 days | QR code | Japan 5G eSIM | Dual Network • All AI Supported | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Japan 5G eSIM | Dual neworks, supports ChatGPT & Google Maps | 500MB/day - 100GB total | 1-90 days | 24-hour billing | QR code | Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | Calls + SMS | 31 Days Total 50MB–20GB | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code | Tokyo Metro 24/48/72-hour travel pass [Physical ticket/e-ticket/Skyliner Tokyo Airport Express/Tokyo Limousine Bus discount package available] | Day Tour from Tokyo: Experience Kawagoe and Edo Japan | Tokyo, Japan travel - Popular gourmet Ginza Michelin-starred restaurant Ichiniki | Depart from Tokyo - Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Lake Chūzenji & Kegon Waterfalls - group tour without tickets | Tokyo: Authentic sumo, not a show with English Guide | Meat house kitchen iidabashi branch yakiniku unlimited package with unlimited soft drinks or alcoholic beverages voucher | Tokyo: Old Tokyo Walk with Yanaka Retro Street & Nezu Shrine | Genghis Khan Matsuo Akihabara: All-you-can-eat package featuring four types of Genghis Khan grilled lamb and lamb chops (includes 90-minute free-flow drinks) | 87 Japan's Internet-Famous Gourmet Restaurant TUGU-RI Ueno BambooGarden Branch | [Lampas OUTDOOR LIFE] Tokyo's unique fishing experience | Tokyo: The Art and Spirit of Authentic Japanese Archery | Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Sushi Cooking Class | Ginza 300BAR 5-Chome Branch: 3 Drink Vouchers + Welcome Snack | Tokyo: Fully Custom Private Akihabara Anime & Otaku Tour | [1 Group Only] Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour for Family | Fashion Asakusa kimono rental, makeup, and tea ceremony experience OSHARE ASAKUSA