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おすすめの目的地 那須高原
Nasu Kogen
Not far from the city, Nasu Kogen is a highlands popular as a place to get away from the summer heat. Blessed with an abundance of nature and beautiful scenery, Nasu Kogen is also filled with many excellent places for visitors such as leisure facilities, art museums, farms and zoos. For those willing to go a bit further out, the World Heritage temples and shrines are also excellent to visit.
Recommended Sights
A pasture
Minamigaoka Dairy
Minamigaoka Dairy is a farm open year-round for anyone to visit. Parking and admission are free. Among the animals visitors can see close up are cows, sheep and horses, and delicious food is also served that is made from ingredients found only on a farm.
(From Nasushiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line, it is 38 minutes on the JR Kanto bus, followed by a 15-minute walk)
A bird show
Nasu Animal Kingdom
More than 500 animals from around the world live at Nasu Animal Kingdom. Visitors encounter alpacas, capybaras and many other animals, and the attractions include fun animal shows.
(Approximately 70 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nasushiobara Station – reservations required)
Nasu Garden Outlet
Nasu Garden Outlet
This is a resort-type outlet mall built around the theme of community-based living. Among the natural settings at Nasu Garden Outlet are more than 140 restaurants and shops selling sporting, outdoor and miscellaneous goods, as well as fashionable clothing. A garden extending approximately 500 meters in length is one of the natural features. Also included are dog resort facilities with an expansive, grassy dog run, a doggy cafe and a doggy shop. Enjoy not only shopping but the natural environment of Nasu all year round.
(Approximately eight minutes by free shuttle bus from the west exit of Nasushiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line)
Shiobara Onsen Village
Shiobara Onsen
With more than 1,200 years of history, Shiobara Onsen Village has 11 hot spring facilities with different types of hot spring waters. For centuries, the area has been a favorite for many as a health resort. There are many outdoor baths that can be enjoyed on a day trip, and it's easy to visit multiple hot spring locations to enjoy the different facilities.
(Approximately 42 minutes by express bus from Nasushiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line)
Local Cuisine
Nikko yuba cooking
Nikko yuba cooking
Yuba, or tofu skin, is a soybean product created by using a bamboo skewer or similar tool to lift the thin film that forms when soy milk is boiled. Yuba can be enjoyed in a wide range of forms, including fresh and sashimi style.
Sano ramen
Sano Ramen
The characteristics of Sano ramen come from the quality water and wheat used, as well as the unique flavor and body brought out by the rolling technique using green bamboo. Try out the different varieties of Sano ramen at the more than 200 shops.
Nasu Kogen at a Glance
Location
Access
- Days needed: 1–2
- Approximately 70 minutes from Tokyo Station to Nasushiobara Station by Tohoku Shinkansen.
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Current as of March 2021