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ROCKSIDE MARKET
A comfortable cafe and local product shop attached to the Oya History Museum.
Oya Town in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, is known as the source of Oya stone, long used as a building material. Attached to the Oya History Museum, a one-of-a-kind, mysterious space set in a former Oya stone quarry, this cafe and local product shop is a popular place to stop by after touring the museum’s underground tunnels for a meal break or souvenir shopping.
With its traditional-style exterior and tiled roof, the building has a welcoming feel, while the interior features stylish decor. On the first floor, you’ll find local Tochigi souvenirs, original goods made with Oya stone, everyday items, and works by local artists.
The second floor, set in an open atrium space, has an eat-in area with a full lineup of seasonal lunch dishes, including omelet rice made with Nasu Goyo Ran, a local brand of eggs. You can also enjoy specialty coffee from “ISLAND STONE COFFEE ROASTERS” and sweets such as their popular gelato.
Highlights
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A cafe and local product shop attached to the Oya History Museum.
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A popular spot to relax after visiting the museum.
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Comfortable atmosphere with a traditional-style tiled-roof exterior and a stylish interior.
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The first floor sells souvenirs and goods by local artists. An eat-in space is also adjacent.
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You can enjoy specialty coffee while taking in the scenery from the spacious second-floor seating or terrace seats.
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A relaxing spot often visited during trips or visits back home
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The most popular lunch item is omelet rice made with Tochigi-produced Nasu Goyo Ran eggs
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This is the only place where you can enjoy limited-quantity Oya summer strawberry gelato
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Collaboration goods and other items are also available
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No smoking inside the shop. (There is a smoking area on the grounds of the Oya History Museum.)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ROCKSIDE MARKET
- Postal Code
- 321-0345
- Address
- 909 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi
- Phone
- 028-688-8604
- Closed on
- Open daily from April to November; closed on Tuesdays from December to March (in accordance with the museum’s closing days)
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:00pm (Last food order at 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Free admission
- Access
- Approx. 30 minutes by car from JR Utsunomiya Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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