34 Must-see Tourist Spots in Nasu – A list of must-see spots in northern Kanto!

Nasu is a highland resort close to the city center, making it a great tourist destination in the summer. With an abundance of various sightseeing spots, many tourists visit Nasu throughout the year. It is about a two-hour drive from the city center, and you can enjoy the clear air and rich nature of a world different from the city, making it a fascinating tourist destination that you will want to visit again and again. The appeal is that you can easily stop by as many times as you like for horseback riding, barbecues, golf, shopping, and more. Nasu is also known as the "Royal Resort Nasu" because it is home to the Imperial Villa. No matter how many times you visit Nasu, you can always discover new charms and enjoy yourself to your heart's content. We will introduce you to the best sightseeing spots in Nasu!

1. Nasu Highland Park

Nasu Highland Park, one of the classic tourist spots in Nasu, is a very popular tourist destination with many attractions that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from small children to adults. The 10 main coasters are the highlights, and range from thrilling rides such as the Thunder Coaster and Big Bang Coaster to rides that children can enjoy together such as the Panic Drive and Water Coaster, so it is popular with a wide range of tourists.

In addition, there is a wide variety of attractions such as the Ferris Wheel, where you can see the majestic scenery of the Nasu mountains and the wide sky, and the cute scenery inside the park, MeGaMo, which features one of the largest six-story three-dimensional mazes in Japan, and the shooting attraction Adventure Safari.

There are also many other things to enjoy besides the attractions. You can fish in the mountain streams in the park and soak your feet in a foot bath in the outdoor zone. You can also experience canoeing in the great outdoors, and it is available for ages 7 and up. All the necessary items for the canoeing experience are provided, so you can experience it empty-handed. There is also a beginner's lesson before you can get in the canoe, so you can participate with confidence.

Furthermore, Nasu is also a popular tourist spot for dates. The nearby "Nasu Highland Observatory" has been certified as a "Lovers' Sanctuary," and Highland Park has been certified as a "Lovers' Sanctuary Satellite."

2. Nasu Animal Kingdom

Nasu Animal Kingdom is a popular tourist spot in Nasu where you can not only see animals but also interact with them and watch various animal shows. The vast grounds are divided into two areas, Kingdom Town and Kingdom Farm.
Various animal shows are held in the park and the Bird Performance Show is a popular show where you can see the performances of powerful birds such as hawks, owls, and horned owls. The highlight is the show of hawks and eagles that fly powerfully with their large wings of 2 meters, and the macaws that fly in the sky with their colorful bodies. Harris' hawks are characterized by hunting in groups and showing off various hunting styles. Customers can also participate, so it is a great service for tourists.

There are many animal shows held every day, such as the New Zealand Farm Show, where New Zealand-born sheepdogs guide sheep with only dog whistles, the Aqua Stage show where fur seals are active, and dog shows, so it is a must-see. You can also watch and experience feeding the animals at events such as "Small-tailed Tamandua's Happy Spoon Time" and "Penguin Lunch Time," allowing you to fully interact with the animals.

You can also enjoy the world's first hot spring where you can experience mixed bathing with capybaras. The open-air bath is for capybaras only, and the indoor bath is for humans only, so you can watch the capybaras bathing through the window while enjoying the hot spring. You can also have a barbecue while looking at the beautiful scenery, so it's a recommended tourist spot in Nasu that you can enjoy all day long.

3. Nasu Safari Park

If you want to see wild animals up close, we recommend Nasu Safari Park, a popular tourist spot in Nasu. There are about 700 animals of 70 species living there, and it is divided into a "carnivore zone" and a "herbivorous zone".

There are three ways to enter the park: "Personal Car Entry" where you can drive around in your own car, "Safari Rental Car" where you can drive around in a safari park car, and "Lion Bus" where you can drive around in a car shaped like an animal. The "Lion Bus" is especially recommended because it has a live guide who will tell you about the latest information on the season and you can even feed the animals. In the carnivore zone, you will be greeted by Bengal tigers, African lions, and rare white lions. In the herbivorous zone, you can feed the animals, and zebras, camels, and deer will come right up to you, which is very impressive.

There are also various events such as "Interaction Experience" with small animals that even small children can enjoy, and feeding wild animals on holidays. For a limited time, there is also a "Night Safari" where you can observe the nocturnal ecology of animals. At Nasu Safari Park, a popular tourist spot in Nasu, adults and children alike can spend an exciting day surrounded by many animals.

4. Nasu Garden Outlet

Located about 8 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station, Nasu Garden Outlet is a popular tourist spot in Nasu. It is a resort-style outlet mall with about 150 stores in various genres, including clothes, miscellaneous goods, outdoor goods, and gourmet food.

The outlet mall is an open spot with the aim of being "fun for the whole family", and there are indoor and outdoor kids' gardens for children to play in. There are also strollers available for rental, so you can rest assured.

You can enjoy shopping to your heart's content as you can purchase clothes, miscellaneous goods, outdoor goods, and more at reasonable prices. "Loco Market" sells fresh local vegetables and Nasu specialties. The "Dog Garden", where you can enjoy it with your dog, is also popular.

There are also many gourmet shops, including the famous "Cheese Garden" cafe in Nasu, Italian, Japanese, and Indian curry. Nasu Garden Outlet is a popular tourist spot in Nasu that you can enjoy all day without getting bored. Be sure to check it out when you are sightseeing in Nasu.

5. Nasu Kogen Rindoko Family Farm

Nasu Kogen Rindoko Family Farm, a popular tourist spot in Nasu, is a ranch and amusement park that boasts the largest number of alpacas in Japan. It is a theme park where you can enjoy exciting experiences at the ranch and attractions, relaxing time with alpacas, and gourmet food unique to the ranch in an environment surrounded by nature.

At Rindoko Family Farm, you can enjoy attractive experiences and activities such as "KAKKU", a zip line that glides over Rindoko Lake, "Arupark", where you can do net athletics above the heads of alpacas, and "Arwalk", where you can take a walk with friendly alpacas.

There are also plenty of gourmet foods that you will want to try! The rich Royal Jersey soft serve ice cream and the hearty bacon cheeseburger are popular recommended menu items. In addition, you can purchase "Wanwan Bread", a homemade bread for dogs baked without salt, sugar, or eggs.

In April 2023, Japan's first “Alpaca Glamping" where you can stay with alpacas opened. Why not come and visit Nasu Highlands Rindou Lake Family Ranch, which is becoming increasingly popular with families with children, friends, and groups?

6. Nasu World Monkey Park

Nasu World Monkey Park is also a popular tourist spot in Nasu, and is home to many kinds of monkeys from around the world. You can watch shows by many monkeys and even ride elephants!

A wide variety of friendly monkeys welcome tourists, from the gentle woolly monkeys, the cat-like ring-tailed lemurs that make a "meow-meow" sound, to the squirrel monkeys that look and look like squirrels. You can interact with monkeys from around the world at the Fureai Hiroba. You can watch monkey shows at the Nasu Monkey Theater.

There are three performances a day, and they show off impressive performances such as jumping through hoops, riding on balls, walking on stilts, and monkey jumping. You can also see rare cat and parakeet tricks.

At Elephant Forest, there is an Elephant Ride where you can ride on the back of an elephant. There are two courses, Elephant Ride and Elephant Trek, where you can ride around on the back of an elephant, and Elephant Ride is a course that goes around the entire plaza. If you have a baby carrier, you can bring your small children along for the ride.

There is an age limit for the "Elephant Trek," but it's a thrilling ride as you explore the mountain paths. You can also interact with and feed the elephants, making it a great memory of your trip to Nasu. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of Asian cuisine. Baby beds, toilet seats for children, nursing rooms, diaper stations, and hot water for milk are also provided, making this a recommended tourist spot where you can enjoy sightseeing with your children without worry.

7. Cheese Garden Nasu Main Branch

Cheese Garden Nasu Main Store, a popular spot in Nasu where many tourists stop by, sells various cheese sweets, including the signature sweet, "Imperial Residence Cheesecake." In the summer of 2016, the store changed its name from "Cheese Garden Gohokan" to "Cheese Garden Nasu Main Store" and renovated with a new space. The spacious interior is an open space. There are also products that can only be purchased at the Nasu Main Store.

Cheese Garden's famous "Imperial Residence Cheesecake" is the most popular baked cheesecake among locals and tourists, and has a moist and chewy texture. Fresh cream cheese is blended according to a homemade recipe and baked with care at three different temperatures. Other products include "Fromage Blanc" and baked goods. Cheese Garden also has a selection of cheeses and wines carefully selected by the store.

There is also a space for the tea brand "Tessa." The concept of the cafe is "Japanese and Western fusion tea," and they offer about 12 different flavors of their own tea, mainly black tea, green tea, and roasted green tea.

The cafe corner "Cafe Deli" was newly added during the renovation, where you can take a break and relax. There is an "eat-in space" at the back of the cafe corner, so you can enjoy their sweets and bread while drinking coffee. The original "brownies" and "apple pies" that are only available at the Nasu main store are handmade by artisans every day.

We also recommend the pizza "Quattro Formaggi" topped with four kinds of cheese, and the German-style pancake "Dutch Baby." These can also be eaten fresh in the store. Why not take a break from sightseeing and leisurely savor the exquisite sweets and bread that the Nasu main store is proud of while choosing souvenirs?

8. Nasu Highlands Observatory (Lovers' Sanctuary)

Nasu's famous tourist spot, the Nasu Highlands Observatory, is the 100th spot in Japan to be certified as a "sacred place for lovers". At an altitude of 1,048 meters, it is located on the middle slope of Mt. Chausu, so it has a great view and you can see the magnificent scenery of Nasu city and Nasu Highlands. You can see Mt. Tsukuba in the distance, and if you're lucky, you can even see Mt. Fuji. If you visit at sunrise, you can see a mysterious view of the morning sun.

The night view at night has a different atmosphere. It was certified as a "sacred place for lovers" because the night view looks like a heart. There is a small window on the bench, and if you look through the window, you can see the figure of a clown, there is a legend that couples who can find the clown's red glowing nose will definitely get married. The beautiful view can be enjoyed not only by couples but also by family and friends. Please stop by when you are sightseeing in Nasu.

9. Momijidani Suspension Bridge

The popular tourist spot in Nasu, Momijidani Suspension Bridge, is also famous as a "Lover's Sanctuary." There is also a "Forest Station" where you can enjoy gourmet food and look for souvenirs while enjoying the scenery of nature.

It is a dynamic bridge with a total length of 320 meters that offers a panoramic view of the majestic Shiobara Valley. In the square on the opposite side of the bridge, statues of male and female mountain hawks stand, and are the "Symbol Monument of Lovers' Sanctuary." In 2016, it was also selected as the "2nd Lovers' Sanctuary Tourism Exchange Award 2016," making it a recommended tourist date spot in Nasu.

At the crossing point of the bridge, there is a "Pink Post of Happiness," where you can actually send a letter. When you are sightseeing, please write a letter to your loved one and drop it in the post. In addition, at the adjacent "Forest Station," you can purchase "Cremia," a high-end soft serve ice cream that has just arrived in the northern part of Tochigi Prefecture. Please enjoy this premium soft-serve ice cream in between sightseeing with your partner.

There is also the Forest Station Restaurant, which has a terrace where you can enjoy the view of nature, as well as places where you can purchase souvenirs unique to Lover's Sanctuary, Tochigi's specialty Utsunomiya gyoza, and Tochiotome sweets, so be sure to visit this tourist spot as well.

10. Nasu Highlands Minamigaoka Ranch

Nasu is a popular tourist spot in Tochigi, the largest dairy-farming region in Honshu. Minamigaoka Farm has maintained the same hospitality since its establishment. It is open all year round, with no fixed holidays, and admission and parking are free, which is a popular style among tourists.

Minamigaoka farm raises special Guernsey cows. There are only about 200 of these cows in Japan, so milk is scarce and valuable. This milk has won the National Local Milk Grand Prix and has been certified as a Nasu brand, attracting attention. The high-quality milk, known as "Golden Milk," is sold at the store inside the farm, so please try it.

There are also plenty of opportunities to interact with animals. Children will love being able to feed them. There are many activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends, from horseback riding that even beginners and children can experience, to fishing ponds that you can experience without having to bring anything and catching rainbow trout. You can also try out some physical activities like "putt-putt golf" and "archery."

11. Killing Stone

The famous tourist spot in Nasu, "Satsusho-seki," is the land where the legend of the nine-tailed fox is sung. In the past, this land was filled with volcanic poisonous gas that could sometimes kill people, and hence the name "Satsusho-seki." Poisonous gas is still emitted today, but unlike in the past, the amount is small, so you can visit the area safely. The approximately 2-meter boardwalk is well-maintained, making it easy to walk and a convenient stop for sightseeing.

It is said that the Satsusho-seki was created when the nine-tailed fox transformed into a poisonous stone to bring disaster to people, and that poisonous stone is the Satsusho-seki. The nine-tailed fox has such a scary image, but now it has become a mascot character called "Kyuubi" and has been certified as the "Nasu Town Tourism Ambassador." It is loved by locals and tourists alike. Why not visit the Satsusho-seki and spend a fantastic time at the Satsusho-seki?

12. Nasu Flower World

Nasu Flower World, a famous spot for flowers in Nasu, is a tourist farm-style botanical garden located about 20 minutes by car from Nasu Highlands, making it a tourist spot that you can easily drop by. You can see flowers that change with the seasons, and the view of the Nasu mountain range is magnificent and beautiful.

The tulips, which are in full bloom around May, as well as anemones, lilies, roses, dahlias, cosmos, and other gorgeously colored flowers, make it seem as if the entire canvas was painted with colorful paints. The flowers that bloom change with the changing of the seasons, making this a recommended tourist spot in Nasu that you will want to visit again and again. Please come and see the magnificent and colorful "Nasu Flower (Nazca) Lines" with your own eyes.

13. Nasu Teddy Bear Museum

Teddy bears are cute friends for little girls. I'm sure many of you have fond memories of spending time with teddy bears when you were little.

The Teddy Bear Museum, a popular tourist spot in Nasu, is a building built with the concept of a "Teddy Bear House," and displays teddy bear stuffed animals, each with a different expression. It is a popular tourist spot for locals and tourists alike, where adults can reminisce about the past and children can enjoy the cute stuffed animals.

The teddy bears were made in various eras and by various makers. Each one has a different expression and personality, so it's fun to learn about the history of teddy bears. Limited-time exhibitions are also held frequently. There are also many teddy bears in the garden, which is very cute. Why not spend some nostalgic time at the Teddy Bear Museum, a popular tourist spot in Nasu?

14. Candy Castle Heartland

Heartland, a popular tourist spot in Nasu that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, is a large resort park popular with tourists, offering a variety of activities, including factory tours to see the process of making sweets, various handmade experiences that you can enjoy with your children, and a garden where you can enjoy the changing of the seasons.

On the factory tour, you can see the famous "Imperial Villa Moon" on the first floor, and on the second floor you can see the manufacturing process of pies and cookies. It is a tourist spot that is fun for adults to see how sweets are made, and a good experience for children too.

There are also handmade experiences that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. You can make pressed flower candles, wreaths, bouquets, brooches, and other handmade items using natural plants, and you can also make rings and earrings.

The "Little Pastry Chef Class" is also popular. Children over 3 years old and adults can participate, and you can learn how to make tarts, cakes, cookies, and more. Both are held every day and no reservations are required, so you can easily visit when sightseeing.

Outside, there is the "Nasu Natural Forest," where everyone from children to the elderly can spend time safely and securely. You can see the garden with various expressions as the seasons change. There is a 1,500-meter path, so you can take a leisurely stroll. You can spend a relaxing time listening to the murmuring of the Oshimizu River, whose source is Mount Nasu-Chausu. In the summer, children will love playing in the river.

There are also other attractions such as the adorable Kokeshi Museum, blueberry picking, and strawberry picking, so be sure to spend a fun time at Heartland Candy Castle when you visit Nasu.

15. Nasu Highland Farm Strawberry Forest

Nasu Kogen Farm Strawberry Forest is a spot where you can pick strawberries, located within the grounds of "Candy Castle Heartland." You can enjoy strawberry picking from late December to late June. They sell fully ripe Tochiotome strawberries grown in the high-quality, fresh water of Mount Nasu. They have a high sugar content and are very sweet, so they are delicious even without condensed milk.

The strawberry shelves are set up at a height of 1.3 meters, so children and people in wheelchairs can pick strawberries in a comfortable position, making it a fun strawberry-picking experience for everyone. The strawberry picking period and business hours may change. If you are a tourist, we recommend making a reservation by phone and going in the morning if possible.

16. Komadome Falls

Komadome Falls, a famous tourist spot in Nasu, has been selected as one of the "100 Scenic Spots of Tochigi" and is known as the most beautiful tourist spot in Nasu. It was originally the site of the Nasu Imperial Villa, but it was opened to the public as a tourist spot at the request of the Emperor and has now become a representative tourist spot in Nasu that is loved by many visitors.

This waterfall can be viewed from an observation deck. You cannot get close to the waterfall, but the waterfall seen from the observation deck is beautiful like a piece of art, as it blends in with the surrounding nature, which changes with the seasons. The beautiful blue of the waterfall falling into the basin and the green of the surrounding nature and the red of the autumn leaves complement each other.

It is especially recommended in autumn, as it is famous as a tourist spot for viewing autumn leaves. During the autumn foliage season, you can see the beautiful waterfall from the observation deck during the daytime from around 10:00 a.m. to around 2:00 p.m. when the sun is high in the sky. Be sure to visit at this time. You'll be enchanted by the contrast between the natural colors of the waterfall and the autumn leaves.

17. Nasu Trick Artpia

Nasu Trick Artpia is a popular tourist spot in Nasu that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Everyone loves trick art, which uses human illusion to create two-dimensional artworks that appear three-dimensional or have a different impression when photographed and allow you to enjoy the illusion itself. Nasu Trick Art is the largest trick art theme park in Japan, with three museums with different themes.

The Trick Art Museum is a building that was renovated from a guesthouse, where you can enjoy trick art themed around amusement parks, zoos, and aquariums. Everyone can have fun in the Theme Park Zone and the Wild Animals and Dinosaurs Zone.

The Trick Art Labyrinth Museum is a building that recreates the magical world of fantasy and magic with trick art, and you can enjoy quizzes and other activities. This is a dream museum where you can experience things that you once dreamed of but couldn't experience in reality, but now you can. You'll want to lose track of time and explore this mysterious world.

The Michelangelo Gallery is a building where masterpieces of Western painting are reproduced with trick art, and you can get lost in the world of famous paintings. The trick art of the Sistine Chapel is overwhelming! Please come and experience the trick art that is completed by taking photos yourself.

18. KPS Nasu Highlands Paragliding School

Among the tourist spots in Nasu, there is a tourist spot called "KSP Nasu Paragliding School" where you can experience paragliding. The staff, who are qualified to certify paragliding instructors nationwide, of which there are only three in Japan, always incorporate the latest technology to suit the Japanese environment, so you can receive safe and secure training.

There are various courses, so you can easily take lessons according to your needs. In the "Experience Course", we offer a "1-day experience course" for those who want to experience it as a tourist event. There is also a "half-day experience course" for those who cannot take a day off while sightseeing. In addition, for those who want to experience flying casually in the sky, there is a course where you can fly with an instructor in a two-person paraglider.

In addition, there is a "license course" for those who want to learn paragliding seriously, a "kids paragliding experience" where elementary school children such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can learn, and a "senior discount" service for seniors over 60 years old, making it a tourist leisure spot that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. If you visit Nasu, why not take a look at the sky above Nasu?

19. Nasu Resort Shopping Park "661STREET"

When you are sightseeing in Nasu, stop by Nasu Resort Shopping Park 661 STREET to look for souvenirs. It is a shopping street with 18 stores of various genres on the 1st and 2nd floors. It has an atmosphere like visiting an American town, and you can enjoy shopping as if you are exploring by going from store to store in the intricate shopping park.

There are not only American goods, but also Asian goods, clothes, outdoor equipment, and other stores of various genres. There are also restaurants and cafes, so you can use it for meals and rest between sightseeing. Shaved ice made with natural water famous in Nikko is also recommended. Utsunomiya gyoza, a recommended souvenir, is also sold. It is a recommended tourist spot that you can easily stop by to look for souvenirs on your way back from sightseeing.

20. Yuzen

If you want to spend the whole day playing in the great outdoors of Nasu, we recommend visiting "Yuzen." The name has changed from "Nasu Wakuwaku Hiroba." There are many activities where you can get active and play, such as camping, barbecuing, fishing, and playing in the mud. They are also particular about "food," and you can try Yuzen's specialty gourmet "hand-made soba" depending on the season. This is a recommended leisure tourist spot in Nasu that is particular about "play" and "food.”

There is a venue fee for the "barbecue" where everyone can have fun, but you are free to bring your own favorite ingredients. Of course, there are plans where the ingredients are prepared, so you can enjoy it empty-handed. You can also camp surrounded by the greenery of Nasu. It is a quiet place, so you can hear the birds chirping in the morning. At night, you can enjoy the full starry sky, so it will be an unforgettable memory of your trip to Nasu.

There is also a fishing pond on the premises, which is popular with a wide range of tourists from children to adults. You can also catch fish. It is also popular because you can grill and eat the fish you caught on the spot. The fish you catch yourself tastes even better.

At the play area, you can stroke and feed the rabbits, which your children will love. Panning for gold is also a big hit with children. You scoop sand into a bowl in the stream to collect sparkling gold dust. It's a rare experience, so please give it a try. You can also make a card of the gold dust you collect and take it home as a souvenir.

At the restaurant, you can enjoy fresh salt-grilled trout and Yuzen's proud handmade soba noodles. This is a popular tourist spot in Nasu that everyone, from children to the elderly, can enjoy all day, so be sure to visit.

21. Treasure Stone Park

Treasure Stone Park is a tourist spot in Nasu that both children and adults can enjoy. It is one of the largest gem-hunting spots in the northern Kanto region. You can enjoy gem hunting in the underground mine area and the 60-meter river area, and it is a tourist spot that is rapidly gaining popularity in Nasu, where children and adults can have fun. Since you can collect as many gems as you want within the time limit, everyone will concentrate and adults will be absorbed in gem hunting just like children.

In the Underground Mine Deep Sand, you can feel like an explorer as you go through dimly lit tunnels, and search for gems on rock stairs and among lanterns that shine here and there. You are free to work as a team to search for gems or compete individually for the number of gems. You may find a large gem, which will tickle your sense of adventure. If you are lucky, you may become the "legendary key finder"?!

In the Crystal Valley Crystal River, you can play a game to find gems hidden in the sand at the bottom of a 60-meter-long stream, and you are free to search where you want. It stimulates your sense of adventure. The time limit is thrilling and exciting.

Besides gem hunting, you can also try breaking a geode. It looks like a rough rock, but when you break it, you'll find that it's actually made of quartz and chalcedony crystals. You can choose your favorite geode from the ones that look like simple stones, and break them with your own hands using Treasure Stone Park's special geode crusher machine.

There is also a cafe inside the facility, so you can take a break between your engrossed adventures. You can enjoy power stone sodas and ice creams inspired by four types of gemstones: ruby, citrine, amethyst, and tiger's eye.

There are more than 30 types of gemstones that can be found while searching for gemstones. You can take the gemstones you find home with you. The park is also equipped with a roof and lighting, so you can enjoy it even on rainy days. This is a rare tourist spot where you can become the explorer you've always dreamed of being. Come and enjoy your adventure at Treasure Stone Park!

22. Shika no Yu

It is a charming hot spring that has been in operation for over 1,300 years. It is the oldest hot spring in Tochigi and the 32nd oldest in Japan, so you can feel the weight of history. The water flows directly from the source of Nasu Yumoto Onsen, and if you soak in the cloudy white water, your skin will feel very smooth and moisturized.

The origin of this "Shika no Yu" is that when a man named Kano Saburo Yukihiro went hunting in the mountains, he chased after a deer he missed and discovered a deer that healed its wounds in the hot spring, so it was named "Shika no Yu" (Deer Bath).

The men's bath has six baths at temperatures of 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, and 48 degrees, and the women's bath has five baths other than the 48-degree bath, so you can bathe at different temperatures. It is said that the maximum number of times you should bathe in a day is four times within a 15-minute period. Instead of taking a leisurely bath and losing track of time, it is better to take a quick 15-minute bath to soothe your fatigue, so please try it. During your sightseeing in Nasu, be sure to stop by this historic "Shika no Yu" to soothe your fatigue.

23. KIDS PLAYGROUND//NASU

KIDS PLAYGROUND//NASU is an indoor amusement facility where children can move their bodies and play to their heart's content. It is completely indoors, so it is recommended even on rainy days.

The building is three stories tall, with the first floor being for infants and toddlers, and the second and third floors being for toddlers and elementary school students. The usage fee is a flat rate up to 90 minutes and can be extended. It is open all year round from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Name: KIDS PLAYGROUND // NASU
Address: 24-2 Takaku Otsu, Nasumachi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
Official and related site URL: https://nasujoukionline.wixsite.com/website

24. Nasu Stained Glass Museum

The Nasu Stained Glass Museum is a recommended tourist spot in Nasu where you can see various stained glass works. The building is based on the motif of a British stone manor house. From the building materials to the construction methods, it is faithfully reproduced to be the same as the real thing. Inside the museum, you can see stained glass mainly from the 1800s.

You will be particularly overwhelmed by the beauty of the stained glass that covers the entire wall of St. Raphael Chapel. On the second floor, an antique pipe organ is played every day, so the space where you can look at the beautiful stained glass while listening to the gentle sound is exceptional. The aroma of the museum further enhances the fantastic space.

Not only the stained glass, but also the furnishings and furniture in the museum are European-style and cute. Many stained glass lamps by Richard Lee are on display, and they emit a beautiful and noble glow. There is also a cafe, so you can take a break and enjoy the view while sightseeing. You can enjoy delicious British-style tea, pasta, cakes, etc.

A variety of events are held within the building, such as hands-on classes where you can make your own straps and ornaments, and weekend concerts, so be sure to spend some relaxing time in the majestic atmosphere while sightseeing in Nasu.

25. Roadside Station Tosando Iono

Roadside Station Tosando Iono, with its eye-catching giant watermill, is a tourist spot in Nasu famous for its handmade soba noodles ground in the giant watermill. This roadside station, which has been featured in the media, is located in a natural area with a water park nearby. The scenery of the vast nature and the huge watermill, which is rarely seen, is so beautiful that you will want to take a photo of it.

The specialty here is the handmade soba noodles, which are actually ground in a stone mill inside the watermill. The noodles are made by a soba craftsman who specializes in this station and has trained with the carefully ground flour. You can taste this delicious freshly made soba noodles at the restaurant Suishakan, so be sure to try it when you are sightseeing.

There is also a Japanese restaurant Anzukan where you can taste dishes made with Iono's high-quality Yonezawa beef, and there is also a space where you can enjoy local gourmet food and snacks in between sightseeing. The most recommended dish is the specialty soba soft serve, which has been featured in the newspaper. This is a refreshing and delicious soft-serve ice cream that fills your mouth with the flavor of soba.

If you come to Iono Roadside Station, you can also try making soba noodles. A master soba-making instructor will teach you carefully. You can also taste the soba you make. Eating the soba you made yourself on the spot is also especially delicious.

At the "Search Center," you can buy fresh vegetables from nearby farms, local specialties such as "Iono gyoza," and souvenirs. Next to the roadside station is the "Waterside Park," where you can enjoy the different expressions of nature with each season, so feel free to stop by as a memento of your trip.

26. Source Nasuyama Reiwa no Yu

Some people who are sightseeing in Nasu want to relax in a hot spring to relieve their daily fatigue. "Gensen Nasuyama Reiwa no Yu" is a relaxing tourist spot in Nasu, with 100% natural hot spring water and a stylish old-style building. It is located behind "Okashi no Shiro Heartland". Within the 10,000 m2 site, 230 tons of hot spring water flows out per day with a temperature of 56 degrees and 156 liters per minute, and this hot spring water is used only by "Nasuyama". What a luxury!

The indoor bath is a large bath, where you can spend a relaxing time in the large wooden bath. The open-air bath has a lawn that spreads out, giving it a sense of openness. It is a space where you can relax. There are two 40-tatami mat rooms in the free rest area, which is a spacious tatami hall, so you can forget about time and relax to your heart's content. Another nice service is that water and tea are provided free of charge and self-service. You can also enjoy high-quality massages.

After relaxing in the hot springs, try some fresh local vegetables and ingredients from Nasu Highlands at the restaurant. A wide variety of dishes are available, including seafood bowls, black wagyu beef steak bowls, pasta, and soba.

27. Mt. Jeans Nasu

Mount Jeans Nasu is a recommended tourist spot in Nasu that attracts many tourists for snowboarding and skiing in winter, but can also be enjoyed in other seasons.

The view from the gondola is exceptional. You can bring your pets on the ride, so it's a great place for a walk. In spring, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the slopes covered in daffodils, in early summer you can see the Japanese azaleas, and in autumn you can see the magnificent view of the mountain covered in autumn leaves. There are two courses, a walking course and a trekking course, so you can choose the course you like and feel the clean air and beautiful nature.

Of course, in winter, the slopes are enjoyed by a wide range of tourists, from children's slopes to advanced courses, so it is a tourist spot in Nasu where you can enjoy the four seasons.

28. Nasu Music Box Museum

The Nasu Music Box Museum exhibits about 100 music boxes from around the world, mainly from the 1850s to the 1920s. It mainly deals with the collection of the late Mr. Kiyoshi Sato, who worked to popularize music boxes.

The museum is divided into exhibition rooms A, B, and C. There are also shops and cafes where you can buy music boxes as souvenirs and an experience class where you can make your own music box. Exhibition room A displays the world's largest cylinder-type music box, the Interchangeable Cylinder Orchestra Box, which has been improved over and over again in pursuit of the beauty of the sound. It can play a total of 200 songs.

Exhibition Room B displays music boxes from the 1850s to the 1920s, and exhibition Room C displays small music boxes. Here you can listen to the sounds of small music boxes as well as large music boxes that are about 2 meters long.

At regular times, staff members will give explanations about music boxes, and music box concerts of about 20 minutes are held, so you can listen to beautiful and gentle sounds. There is also a diorama that explains the history of music boxes, so you can feel the weight of history.

There are also classes where you can experience making your own one-of-a-kind music box. You can choose your favorite song from about 70 songs and decorate it as you like, so you can also add a photo frame or a small accessory case to your music box. Being able to make your own music box is popular with tourists.

There are also many music boxes in the souvenir shop, so they make great souvenirs, and taking home your favorite music box will be a great memory of your trip to Nasu. Be sure to spend some relaxing time at the Music Box Museum, a recommended tourist spot in Nasu.

29. Nasu Fish Land

Nasu Fish Land is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy fishing, barbecues, and day-trip hot springs. There is also accommodation, so you can enjoy gourmet food and leisure to your heart's content in the great outdoors.

The mountain stream management fishing area can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, from beginners to intermediate and advanced. The Rainbow Trout Area is recommended for beginners, and you can enjoy it with your children. The Iwana and Yamame Fishing Area is for intermediate and advanced anglers, and you can enjoy serious fishing in a quiet forest.

The Large Iwana Championship is also held regularly. Rods are available for rental, so you can enjoy it empty-handed, but you can also bring your own rods and bait. In addition, a new fishing spot called Area ZERO has been opened. It is a fishing spot where you pay only for the number of fish you catch, so you can easily enjoy it with small children.

You can also enjoy a barbecue. Equipment and ingredients are provided, so you can come empty-handed. It is covered, so you don't have to worry about rain. There are day spas and accommodation facilities, and overnight plans are also available, so be sure to check it out.

30. Seiji Fujishiro Museum of Art

The museum of Seiji Fujishiro, a shadow puppet artist, opened in Nasu as a culmination of his 70 years of creative work. It is a recommended tourist spot in Nasu where Fujishiro's masterpieces are on display.

The museum was created based on Fujishiro's concept of "living, acting, and moving, and the stage and the audience becoming one and being moved." On the path leading to the building on the premises, you can see cats, and shadow puppet characters created by Fujishiro. "Shadow puppet gnomes" will also greet you.

Inside the museum, you can view his representative works and masterpieces, and you can enjoy a variety of works, including an impressive work that uses a huge aquarium with a width of 6 meters, the largest ever, and a rotating stage for mini shadow puppet plays where you can see behind the scenes. You can also experience works where images blend into all surfaces of the ceiling, walls, and floors through projection mapping.

In addition, the works created by Fujishiro, who went directly to the disaster-stricken areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake and made sketches of the areas, are spectacular. Each piece features an origami crane, and each one is filled with Fujishiro's strong desire for reconstruction, conveying his deep message of prayer for peace.

There is a small church on the grounds where you can see beautiful stained glass. This stylish brick church is a wonderful tourist spot where weddings can also be held. Stop by the Fujishiro Museum to experience Fujishiro's message for yourself.

31. Maple Nasu Highlands Campground

Maple Nasu Kogen Campground is located in a convenient location, about 20 minutes from Nasu IC, and is a tourist spot where even beginners can enjoy camping. You can enjoy rafting and water play in the maple pond on the premises. A rainbow trout catching competition is held regularly, and children and adults can enjoy catching fish. You can grill and eat the fish you catch on the spot.

There is also a mini-game at maple pond, which is a great event for children to hit a target floating in the pond with a ball. You can also fish for rainbow trout in the fishing pond, and you can enjoy sightseeing at your leisure in a quiet environment without noise.

The pizza-making experience, where you bake pizza in an authentic pizza oven, is also popular with tourists. You can also experience the maple class where you can make message plates and photo plates, and the smoked bacon-making experience where you can make homemade bacon using pork belly, so it is a tourist spot where you can play all day without getting bored. There is also an open-air bath, so you can enjoy the starry sky while soaking in the open-air bath, and spend a very fulfilling time.

32. Nasu Buggy Park

A popular tourist spot in Nasu where you can enjoy authentic buggies is Nasu Buggy Park, where even small children can enjoy buggies. Even beginners and children can ride with confidence as the staff will teach them how to ride the buggy. There are various courses, and the "gathering course" can be experienced by children from 6 years old, and a two-person cart recommended for couples is also available.

You can enjoy authentic buggies on the course that runs through the nearby forest. It is safe as the staff will lead or ride with you. There is also a two-seater buggy type, so couples, parents, and children can enjoy riding together. It is an exciting experience to cross wilderness that cars cannot go through, bumpy mountains, and streams.

After the experience, you can receive a free drink at the attached "Nasu Cafe Join us". At this cafe, you can taste authentic pizza, pasta, and sweets made in a stone oven, so be sure to fill your stomach at this cafe after enjoying the buggy to the fullest.

The area around Nasu Buggy Park is also home to the famous tourist spot Minamigaoka Ranch and Seiryu no Sato, a restaurant with a fishing pond, so you can enjoy sightseeing in the area for a day. Be sure to try out the exciting experience at Nasu Buggy Park, a popular tourist spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

33. Nasu Classic Car Museum

Nasu Classic Car Museum is a tourist spot in Nasu that car lovers will love. It displays a wide range of classic cars, including the oldest classic car built in 1901. The oldest classic car allows you to see the background of the early days of the transition from steam engines to gasoline engines. You can also see famous cars that appear in movies.

Not only cars but also some motorcycles that give a sense of the era are on display, so everyone from children to adults, especially men, can enjoy looking at them with fascination. You can ride and take photos of classic cars, so you can fully enjoy them. Model cars, miniature cars, and other imported goods are sold in the shop, so you can take them home as souvenirs.

There is also a cafe terrace where you can enjoy coffee and soft-serve ice cream, so it is recommended to use it after the tour. You can enjoy billiards and other games in the game corner, so you can experience the charm of classic cars while feeling the weight of history.

34. Finnish Forest

"Finland Forest" is a tourist spot where you can immerse yourself in the world of Finland, with a variety of shops such as general stores and cafes with a Finnish theme. It is easily accessible, about 8 minutes by car from Nasu IC, so you can easily visit the area. Nasu's cool climate and the natural scenery of the trees are somewhat similar to Finland, so you will feel like you are in Japan.

There is a rare cafe called "Hammock Cafe" inside the facility. The seats are made of hammocks, so it is comfortable. They offer a variety of menus such as soba, omelet rice, and pasta. There are also outdoor seats, so you can sit in a hammock and enjoy the river and green scenery.

There are many delicious gourmet foods such as "Cheese Factory" where you can taste cheese fondue and pizza, and "Forest Bakery". There is also a "Moomin Shop" where you can find cute Moomin goods. "Moomin Cup Ice Cream", which is a soft serve ice cream in a mini cup with a picture of Moomin, is popular with both children and adults. You can take the cup home with you, which is nice.

There are also other interesting places such as the "Wood Stove Museum" where you can see stoves of various designs. Please enjoy the world of Finland at the tourist spot "Finland Forest" where you can enjoy the rich nature.

◎Summary of recommended sightseeing spots in Nasu

There are many tourist spots where you can drop in empty-handed without any special preparations, so you can enjoy a spontaneous trip. When you come to Nasu for sightseeing, you are sure to find a spot that suits each visitor, such as a spot that your children can enjoy or a spot that couples can enjoy.

There are plenty of tourist spots that take advantage of Nasu's cool climate and gourmet food that is unique to Nasu. The charm of Nasu's tourist spots is that they are places where architecture and nature can blend together without resisting nature. Why not plan a trip to Nasu with your loved ones, friends, or family? Relaxation and exciting experiences await you in Nasu.

34 Must-see Tourist Spots in Nasu – A list of must-see spots in northern Kanto!