Evening Dinner Enjoying Utsunomiya's Famous Gyoza
About this spot
This area around Orion-dori is where you can enjoy dinner unique to Utsunomiya, known nationally as the 'City of Gyoza.' By tasting the aromatic, freshly grilled gyoza before the festival begins at 5 PM, you'll experience Utsunomiya's distinctive food culture. The street has many dining options beyond gyoza, allowing families to choose according to preferences.
Season & hours
Name: ふるさと宮まつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/2 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 宇都宮市・大通り(大町交差点〜上河原交差点)、オリオンスクエア、バンバ通り、オリオン通り
2026年のふるさと宮まつりは8月1日、2日の2日間、宇都宮市の大通り(大町交差点〜上河原交差点)、オリオンスクエア、バンバ通り、オリオン通りを会場に開催されます。オリオン通りなど大通り沿いには屋台が並び、県庁所在地・宇都宮の中心市街地全体が祭り一色に染まる、県内でも屈指の規模を誇る夏祭りです。初日となる1日は、日中に城址公園や大谷資料館など宇都宮の見どころを巡ってきた一日の締めくくりとして、屋台をひやかしながら夜の街を歩く楽しみを味わえます。
Tips
会場周辺は祭り期間中、大規模な交通規制が行われます。公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。屋台での食べ歩きには小銭とウェットティッシュがあると便利です。
Food stalls
Where: オリオン通りなど大通り沿い
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
During the festival period, expect congestion after 5 PM. To avoid lines, plan dinner earlier and allow plenty of time, as popular restaurants may have queues.
Best time to visit
Approximately 30 minutes. Early afternoon (around 4 PM) is relatively quiet and easier to find seating.
Access & map
Orion-dori, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
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