Oyama

Oyama (小山) is the second most populous city in southern Tochigi prefecture, Japan.

Travel to Oyama

Oyama is above all a major train junction, and most visitors won't stop much longer than it takes to change trains. However, one of the minor thrills of Oyama is to stand on the Shinkansen platform and watch the through-trains barrel past at full throttle and full volume on the middle tracks away from either platform.

By Rail

Oyama is on the Tōhoku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Aomori, and is served by the Nasuno and Yamabiko all-stations services. There is one train per hour from Tokyo to Oyama, with more frequent trains for the peak-direction rush (42 minutes, ¥7440 for an unreserved seat).

Oyama also lies at the intersection of the JR Tohoku Line, which runs north-south between Utsunomiya and Ueno; the JR Mito Line, which runs east to the historic city of Mito; and the JR Ryōmō Line, which runs west to Takasaki, where the Jōetsu Shinkansen (toward Niigata) splits off from the Nagano Shinkansen.

Local trains from Ueno to Oyama on the Tohoku Line and the section of which is also referred to as the Utsunomiya Line, take 75 minutes at a cost of ¥2280. Some rapid services during rush hours cut this time down to as little as 60 minutes.

There is no cost to use JR train services with the Japan Railway Pass.

By car

Oyama also lies at the intersection of two major national highways: National Route 50, which runs east-west between Mito and Takasaki, and National Route 4, which runs north-south between Tokyo and Aomori.

Get Around

What to see in Oyama

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oyama

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Oyama

Oyama station is a decent place to do some quick shopping while waiting for train connections to smaller cities or towns. There are two fairly big, midrange department stores, Val and Roble.

The local post office (36.309232, 139.814939) ATM allows you to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan, including Visa, Plus, Mastercard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express and JCB cards and provide an English user menu.

Halal Restaurants in Oyama

If you want to grab a quick meal between trains, try the ground floor food court below the Val department store at the West Exit. The ramen shop doesn't stint on the pepper or garlic, and the soba shop provides fresh wasabi that you grate yourself (and little bags to take away the leftover stubs). For those with a little more time to spend, here are a few options outside the station.

Bistro de Princess, Shiroyama-cho 2-6-49 (a few blocks west of JR Oyama Station West Exit, on the right just before you reach a pedestrian overpass), tel. +81 285-24-1424. Open daily 12:00-2PM, 6:00-8PM. An omakase French-style bistro owned and operated by an eccentric chef who trained at the Akasaka Prince Hotel. Prix fixe lunch ¥980. For dinner, just tell the chef how many people are in your party and how much you are willing to pay per person and leave it up to him. (He may ask about the age, sex, or eating restrictions of people in the party.) Recommended budget per person, ¥2500-2500; more if you ask him to choose the soft drinks.
Cafe Colorado (across the street from Roble department store out JR Oyama Station West Exit). Open Thursday - Tuesday (closed W) 9AM to 8PM. Sandwich plates ¥720-840.

Ramen Genki - ☎ +81 285-21-2050 Chuo-cho 3-5-20 (at the far left end of the block in front of JR Oyama Station West Exit that has Cafe Colorado on one corner). Open 11AM to 2AM. Closed Su. Handmade gyoza. House ramen ¥500, lunch special ¥630, cold chuka soba ¥800.

Yamamoto-ya - ☎ +81 285-22-0159 Chuo-cho 3-6-6 (at the end of the alley that runs down the middle of the block in from of JR Oyama Station West Exit). Open 11AM to 9PM. Closed Sa. Handmade soba, udon. Zarusoba ¥570, yakiniku teishoku ¥720.

Yuzen-ya - between Toys-R-Us and Family Mart on Route 50, a ¥660 taxi ride from the East Exit of Oyama station | ☎ +81 285-31-3557 A foreigner-friendly, muslim-friendly, and family-run izakaya that serves up an impressive variety of tasty meals, appetizers, and none-alcoholic drinks.

If you want to grab a quick coffee between trains, Beck's is inside JR Oyama station, Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) is just outside the West Exit wickets at the entrance to Val department store, a quieter Tully's is on the second floor at the outside edge of Roble department store adjacent to Val, and a more traditional Cafe Colorado is just across the street from Roble.

Natty Pub - Ekihigashi-dori 1-24-17 straight out JR Oyama Station East Exit, turn right at second light, Tonoike Building 1F ☎ +81 285-24-1115 Reggae bar with tropical treats.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Oyama

Oyama - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Oyama, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Oyama. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Oyama and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Oyama. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Oyama. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inOyama: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Oyama.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Oyama: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Oyama, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Oyama.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Oyama, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Oyama, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Oyama, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Oyama, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Oyama without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Oyama is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Oyama.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Excel Inn Oyama - Ekihigashi-dori 2-23-7 right outside the East Exit of JR Oyama station ☎ +81 285-30-5555 +81 285-30-6700 - Single ¥6300, deluxe single ¥7800 (for 2 ¥9200), twin ¥10500, deluxe twin ¥12000. Free breakfast service 6:30 to 9:30 am. All hotel literature bilingual (Japanese-English). Internet connected computer in 1F lobby.

Kokusai Daiichi Hotel - @otel.com Chuo-cho 3-3-2 one minutes walk from the West Exit of JR Oyama station ☎ +81 285-24-3161 +81 285-24-3199 Price Single ¥8350, twin ¥13000 - Free international calls in the lobby to Korea, Canada, and the U.S.; free high-speed (ADSL) Internet access from rooms.

Oyama Grand Hotel, Hitotonoya 202 (25 minutes from the Sano-Fujioka exit on the Tohoku Expressway, near the intersection of National Routes 4 and 50), tel. +81 285-24-5111, fax +81 285-22-1117, . Single ¥8300, twin (2) ¥26500, Japanese (4) ¥72000.

Super Hotel Oyama - Shiroyama-cho, 3-16-10 About 5 minutes walk from the west exit of Oyama Stations ☎ +81 285-24-9000 - Single Room: 5480 yen Check-in: 3PM - 12AM / Check-out: 10AM

Hotel Sunday Royal Oyama - ホテルサン・ロイヤル小山 | 1-24-20 Ekihigashi-doriJR Oyama Station 5 minutes walk from East Exit ☎ +81 285-24-7111 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Single: ¥7,000, Double: ¥6,500

E-Hotel Oyama - 3-5-11 Chuuouchou ☎ +81 285-24-5833 - 6,800 yen (per person) 8,800 yen (2 persons) Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00

Toyoko Inn Oyama-eki Higashi-guchi No.1 - 1-4-5, Ekihigashidori 1 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Oyama station. ☎ +81 285-21-1045 - Single Room ¥7,700 Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 10:00

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