- SPECIAL -
Private Tours for ICST 2025 Visitors
- Discover food, culture, izakaya, gyoza , sake and more! -
Welcome to Japan!
Discover Utsunomiya during ICST 2025
Make your ICST 2025 trip even more memorable! Why not join these small-group experiences in Utsunomiya just for ICST attendees?
Choose from hands-on gyoza making with local gyoza master, a gyoza & izakaya-hopping walk, or a Japanese sake discovery—each fitting smoothly with your conference schedule.
SPECIAL OFFER
1st Dec 2025
- 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)
Special!
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
Special!
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
Special!
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
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.
For our cancel policy and details please click on the green button for each tour.
Operated by
Hidden Gems Tours
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
We will meet and start from the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center (ICST Venue)
Things to do Nearby
Find things to do locally in Utsunomiya City – click to view info page
Address :
栃木県… (…Tochigi Prefecture)
TEL 028-…
Contact Hidden Gems Tours
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