Hidden Gems Tours
- Food & Culture Walking Tours -
Gyoza, Izakaya, Sake Tours near Nikko!
Hidden Gems Tours
The best walking Food & Culture Tours in Utsunomiya
(between Tokyo and Nikko)
Choose from hands-on gyoza making with local gyoza master, a gyoza & izakaya-hopping walk, or a Japanese sake discovery—each fitting smoothly with transport links to and from Tokyo.
Discover Kanuma City Kaboku Center, a 400,000-square-meter horticultural facility in the hills of Kanuma on the way to Nikko.
Special Walking Tours
- Start : 6pm
- Duration : 2.5-3 hours
- Includes Short Walk
- Language: English
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Meeting Place: Entrance of Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center
(The ICST 2025 Venue)
Limited to
max
9 Guests !
Tour 1
The Art & Culture of Gyoza
Hands-On Gyoza Making with Gyoza Master
Imagine getting to know fellow attendees as a local Gyoza master teaches you the secrets of the perfect Gyoza fold.
- Learn why Utsunomiya is known for Gyoza
- Visit Gyoza Street
- Know the different types of Gyoza
- Meet famous Gyoza Master/ Promoter
- Learn the Art of Gyoza Making
- Suitable for all ages
- Alcohol-Free
- Make Your Own Dumplings
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Children Friendly
Limited to
max
9 Guests !
Tour 2
The Flavours of Utsunomiya
Gyoza & Izakaya Hopping Tour (vist 3 locations)
- Learn why Utsunomiya is known for Gyoza
- Visit Gyoza Street
- Know the different types of Gyoza
- Eat the 'Standard' 3 types of Gyoza
- Learn about the Yatai culture
- Visit a 'new wave' Gyoza shop
- Must be over 20 yrs old
- Learn Japanese Izakaya Culture
- Taste Different Japanese Comfort Food
- Non-Drinkers are also Welcome
Limited to
max
9 Guests !
Tour 3
The Spirit of Utsunomiya
Japanese Sake Discovery & Tasting Tour
Imagine becoming a sake expert! You will learn how sake is made, the differences, and how to read a label. Then we will take you to a quiet, hidden bar to taste a flight of sake.
- Learn the connection between Sake and the Shinto religion
- Learn what makes Sake made in Utsunomiya special
- Learn the different types of Sake
- Visit a hidden local Sake bar
- Enjoy a pairing Sake flight
- Must be over 20 yrs old
- Learn the Different Types of Sake
- Become a Sake Master!
- A Chance to Meet Locals
Our Group Walking Food Tours
Tour with Hands-On Culinary Workshop
-The Art & Culture of Gyoza –
Gyoza & Izakaya Hopping Tour
- The Flavours of Utsunomiya –
Sake Discovery & Tasting Tour
- The Spirit of Utsunomiya –
Imagine becoming a sake expert! You will learn how sake is made, the differences, and how to read a label. Then we will take you to a quiet, hidden bar to taste a flight of sake.
These tours are operated by Hidden Gem Tours which work closely with Utsunomiya City to bring you the best experience.
These are small group tours. The minimum number of participants is 3 and maximum is 9, so please book early to avoid disapointment.
All our tours are run by English speaking locals.
Strawberry Picking & BBQ
Nikko is only 40min from Utsunomiya
Kanuma (woodworks)
Nikko (UNESCO Sites)
Oya Stone Heritage
Kinugawa Onsen
Tochigi City (indigo dyeing)
Ashikaga Flower Park
For Overseas Visitors
Some locations we visit have Wi-Fi
English Speaking Tours
Multi-language leaflets
Online Booking Available
Some tours are Vegetarian friendly
Some tours are Vegan friendly
Gluten free dishes available
Other food requirements
Halal friendly
Kosher friendly
Contact Details
Call +81 (0)80-4123-4430
Meeting Point
Most tours start near JR Utsunomiya Station.
However, there are exceptions for Confidence tours and special tours so please make sure the check the tour details
JR Utsunomiya Station
[From Nikko]By Train: 45min – Take the JR Nikko Line from JR Nikko Station and get off at JR Utsunomiya Station. (JR宇都宮駅）
By Car: 45 min – From the center of Nikko via the Nikko-Utsunomiya Doro (Road)
[From Tokyo]By Train: 50min – Take the JR Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Station and get off at JR Utsunomiya Station. (JR宇都宮駅）
By Car: 2 hours – Exit either at Utsunomiya-Kaminokawa IC (Kita-Kanto Expressway) or Utsunomiya IC (Tohoku Expressway)
Things to do Nearby
Find things to do locally in Utsunomiya City – click to view info page and Central Nikko – click to view info page
Address :
栃木県… (…Tochigi Prefecture)
TEL 028-…
Contact Hidden Gems Tours - Utsunomiya
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