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Things to see in Utsunomiya (Japan): 91 places and when to go

Utsunomiya is a city in Japan with around 668,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 91 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (44), Nature (20), Mountains (20). The best known are Mount Nantai, Mount Tsukuba and Ashio Copper Mine. The best time to come is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Japan · 36.55, 139.87
Population
About 668,000
Places
91 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (44) · Nature (20) · Mountains (20) · Hot springs (7) · Temples (5) · History (5)
Best time
April to May and October.
Also possible
November to March and June to September.
Nearest airport
NRT Narita, 99 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Mount Nantai, at 2,484 m.

What to see in Utsunomiya

The places in and around Utsunomiya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 67, by what you come to do:

When to go to Utsunomiya

The best time to visit Utsunomiya is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:46
  2. FebPossible10:39
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:56
  5. MayBest time13:57
  6. JunPossible14:29
  7. JulPossible14:16
  8. AugPossible13:24
  9. SepPossible12:13
  10. OctBest time11:02
  11. NovPossible10:01
  12. DecPossible9:31

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. In April, 81 of the 91 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Utsunomiya

The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT, Narita), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Japan, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Utsunomiya?

The best known: Mount Nantai, Mount Tsukuba, Ashio Copper Mine, Banna-ji, Karasawa Castle. In all, 91 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Utsunomiya?

April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.

How do you get to Utsunomiya?

The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Utsunomiya as the destination and these 91 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.