Earth and People — A Trip to Ōya

People have lived in Ōya since the Jōmon period.
Ōya is in the west of Utsunomiya City.
It is not “Ōutani.”
The rocks look strange. It feels like another world.
The place is quiet, but full of history.
15 million years ago, a volcano made soft stone.
People used this stone in life.

People used Ōya stone to build, decorate, live, store, pray, sing, and gather.
Today, you can see monks from Asia and tourists from other countries.
Many people come here. It is a special place.

🏛️ Ōya Connect — A Place of Memory
Ōya Connect is a visitor center.
It was an old hall. Now it is used for events.
You can get maps and event news.

There is parking.

🏞️ BELL TERRACHE OYA — Rest and View
Bell Terrache Oya is next to Ōya Connect.
You can eat, rest, and buy gifts.
You can sit and look at the rocks.