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The newly completed Oyama International House had its grand opening ceremony on the 29th of Apil, 2006. The center is one of many “road house stations” that are famous throughout Japan. The name of the center, “Omoigawa”, relates to the river which flows through the City.
The center was designed to replicate the architectural style of the City of Cairns, in Australia, as Cairns has recently become Oyama’s Sister City. Inside the center you’ll find a large range of fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables, as well as a selection of specialty Oyama products. The center also has a bakery, ice cream shop, tofu (Japanese bean curd) making facility, a florist and the Oyama “Cairns Corner”, an area dedicated to the City of Cairns and the Sister City relationship between Cairns and Oyama. There is also a community center attached to the building that regularly hosts a number of community education classes and events. | |
| Omoigawa is located on Highway Route 50, about 10minutes drive west of the city center. |
The Oyama Sports Park is the place to find locals on a beautiful Sunday morning. The large running track, spacious park area and well maintained BBQ facilities provide the citizens of Oyama with the perfect place to escape and relax. In late April and early May look out for the large Carp stream Kites that fly all around the park in honor of National Boys Day.
Opposite the park is the Oyama municipal indoor pool (Tochigi Prefectural Swimming Pool) and gym (Southern Tochigi Prefectural Gymnasium), where locals and visitors are welcome to swim laps in the 50m pool or splash around in the small 25m pool. Both pools are indoors and heated in winter, and are opened all year round. The gym is also open year round and both locals and visitors alike are welcome.Gym Phone:0285-21-0021 Open 9:00am-Close:9:00pm Pool Phone:0285-22-4617 From September-June Open 9:00am-Close:9:00pm From July & August Open 10:00am-Close:9:00pm |
| The term for hot springs in Japanese is “Onsen”, and the Oyama Onsen is one of the few natural hot springs located in the South Tochigi Prefecture. Phone:0285-21-2020 Open 10:00am-Close 12:00 (Entry until 11:00pm) |
| 1. | Tennouin-Temple |
This temple was built in 1155 by Masamitsu Oyama’s family, and was where Masamitsu Oyama was buried. The site distinctly divides past and present time. Off the footpath stands the entrance and main gate of this Buddhist (Zen) temple.
A stone pillar stands at the entrance and is inscribed with words that state '" Leek and liquor are not allowed to pass through this gate". These words relate to Buddhist beliefs that leek (vegetable) and alcohol influence can cause inappropriate thinking and behaviour.
Many traditional stone statues called ‘Jizo’ are located at this site. ‘Rokujizo’ is the name of six Jizo that stand together wearing red bibs. Jizo primarily represents protection for dead children. This site also features a ‘Mother and Child’ Jizo. There are also numerous stone tablets inscripted with history of Oyama..
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| 1. | Sugajinjya (Suga shrine) |
This Shinto shrine was constructed in 940 in the northern area of Oyama, but in 1159 it was transferred from its original site to its current site. Early in the Showa era several additions were made ncluding an Otorii (Main Gate), a main and miniature shrine, a purifying water pavilion and an office. In March 1982 the ‘Suga Shrine Hall’ was opened, and it’s now a popular venue for many events such as weddings. This site is shrouded in a lush forest of trees and flowers. The Suga Shrine plays a significant role during summer, as it hosts the annual ‘Summer and Bon-Dancing Festivals’. During the festivals, local citizens parade energetically through the street carrying ornate portable shrines. | |
 To learn all about Oyama’s history, check out the Oyama museum. A popular place for school excursions, the Oyama museum has a permanent historical display and it regularly incorporates traveling displays throughout the year.Phone:0285-45-5331 Fax:0285-45-5247 Open 9:00am-Close 5:00pm (Entry until 4:30pm) |
The citizens of Oyama pride themselves in living in a City with one of the best Sake factories in Japan. The Oyama Sake factory has been a family run business for generations, and the brand is now marketed nationally as a premium sake product. Visit the factory for free taste testing.
Phone 0285-45-0085 Open 10:00am-Close 6:00pm |
| 1.Ice Skating | |
| 2.Indoor Rock Climbing | |
| 3.Bowling | |
| 4.Gym | |
| 5.Karaoke |
| There are a lot of supermarket and large-scale electric appliance shops in Oyama-city. In addition, there are comfortable accommodations around JR Oyama Station. Information of shops, hotels and “where to eat”“where to drink” of Oyama-city please refer to the following link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyama%2C_Tochigi |