Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival 2025

Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival 2025

Event Overview

An event held every November in Utsunomiya, which is nationally famous as the city of gyoza. Over 20 member stores of the Utsunomiya Gyoza Association set up stalls at Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park, selling gyoza for 200 yen per plate. Live performances by comedians and artists are also held on a special stage within the venue. Additionally, some member stores in the city plan to offer special sponsorship discounts. Image provided by: Utsunomiya Gyoza Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Utsunomiya City Ruins Park
  • Address:   
  • Utsunomiya, Tochigi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Utsunomiya Station → bus 5 minutes, bus stop: Baba-cho (in front of Futarayama Shrine) get off, 10 minutes on foot; or Tobu Utsunomiya Station → 10 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
20 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Kanuma IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 028-678-8039 (in the Utsunomiya Dumpling Festival Executive Committee (in the Utsunomiya Tourism and Convention Association))

Event Period

  • November 1, 2025 (Saturday) - November 2, 2025 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Food Festival


Utsunomiya Gyoza Association

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