15 Best Nasushiobara, Tochigi Hotels & Ryokan for Couples

Couples who work in the city are often so busy that they don't have time to relax together. In such a case, why not leave the city center for a while and go to a onsen area surrounded by rich nature? We recommend Nasu-Shiobara, which can be reached at Nasu-Shiobara Station, the gateway, in just over an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. Nasushiobara, located in Tochigi, is a onsen area that is just the right distance for two people who want to relax on a weekend trip.

Nasushiobara, located in the northernmost part of Tochigi, has many scenic spots that will make you forget about the city. These waterfalls are also known as power spots, such as ``Ryuka no Taki'' and ``Otome Falls.'' Impressive suspension bridges such as ``Momijidani Suspension Bridge'' and ``Reminiscence Suspension Bridge.'' onsen surrounded by the great nature of ``Numabara Marshland'' and ``Mt. Sanbonyaridake.'' There are also many other date spots such as ``Nasunogahara Museum'' and ``Roadside Station Meiji no Mori Kuroiso''. Nasushiobara is the perfect place for two to spend a relaxing time together.

In such a wonderful tourist spot, you want to be particular about your accommodation. Spending time alone at a nice ryokan or hotel that is different from usual will surely be an unforgettable memory. Therefore, this time, we will introduce recommended hotels and ryokan that will make your trip for couples in Nasushiobara even more exquisite. I will introduce ryokan.

About 35 minutes by taxi from JR Nasushiobara Station, and about 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nishi-Nasuno-Shiobara IC, you will find "Yado Ayatsumugi". A onsen ryokan where you can enjoy seasonal views such as Yashio azaleas in spring and colored leaves in autumn while gazing at the mountain stream. Couples can enjoy warm hospitality, local production for local consumption, and seasonal produce for local consumption as a couple. At this inn where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen, let's relax while feeling the nature of Shiobara.

From the window of the "AYANONE Barrier-Free Western-style Room" with a panoramic bath, you can enjoy a superb view that will make you forget time. In order to ensure a quiet and enjoyable time, the couple plan includes a free private open-air bath that is said to have skin-beautifying effects, and a late check-out so that you don't have to worry about staying up late, which is sure to increase your love♡

For dinner, have a blissful time with "Shunsai Kaiseki" where you can enjoy the seasonal "local taste" with your eyes, tongue, and all five senses. You can enjoy dishes that are unique to the countryside and mountains, such as beef and pork, sweetfish and rock fish raised in the rich nature of Tochigi. You can see the four seasons of Shiobara and the mountain stream from the dining room "Noasobi", which has an irori fireplace and a stove.

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About 60 minutes by bus from JR "Nasushiobara Station", about 1 minute on foot from "Shiobara Shiogama Bus Stop", about 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Nishinasuno Shiobara IC", "Oyado Koumeya" This is a long-established ryokan where you can enjoy meal in a refurbished meal and receive hospitality from 6 rooms. We are proud of our interior filled with the warmth of wood and our creative healthy dishes that are mainly vegetables and are popular with women!

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The six rooms, nicknamed "plum blossoms," are designed with different colors as the base color for each room, and you can enjoy their own style, such as modern, calm, and gentle. Some of the rooms are luxurious and come with a natural hot onsen. You can enjoy a relaxing time just for the two of you.

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The charm of "Oyado Koumeya" is that you can enjoy delicious meal in your room or in the "Kura Lounge" which is a converted storehouse. The creative dishes, which use plenty of locally grown vegetables, are delicious and look great! It is also perfect for couples who are tired of the city and want to be healthy. Although the food is mainly vegetables, they also have grilled fish and meat dishes, which will make you feel very elegant and luxurious.

About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Nasushiobara Station, and about 25 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nishi-Nasuno Shiobara IC, Hotel New Shiobara offers a variety of guest rooms and hot springs. The hotel is popular for its free-flowing onsen. The hotel has plenty of entertainment such as a game corner, table tennis corner, karaoke, and manga corner, so you can have a fun stay with your boyfriend. , The mood of the two people will also be exciting.

There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with a calming atmosphere. All rooms have a magnificent view of the magnificent mountains and beautiful valleys, creating a relaxing space. This is a Japanese-Western style room that combines the best of Japanese and Western rooms. It's kind of happy to spend time together lying down on the tatami mat in yukata and chatting away.

The reason why “Hotel New Shiobara” is so popular is onsen. Shiobara's hot springs have been loved by many people, and are also known as "beauty hot springs" as they slowly warm your body and soul. At Yusenkyo, a theme park-like hot bathing facility, you can enjoy a variety of baths, so be sure to enjoy the baths to your heart's content. It is also recommended to use the private baths (for a fee) and enjoy onsen in a private space for just the two of you.

Hanare no Yado Kaede is a single-family inn that boasts a great location along the Hokigawa River. onsen 60 minutes by bus from JR Nasushiobara Station, about 30 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nishi-Nasuno onsen IC. Free pick-up service is available from All 10 rooms are detached rooms with onsen spring baths, all facing the river in the best location. It's the perfect place to spend a relaxing time with your boyfriend.

The guest rooms include Japanese-Western style rooms, Western style rooms and maisonettes, all of which are comfortable and relaxing with a modern Japanese feel. In the detached rooms, which stand quietly along the Hoki River, you can hear the murmuring of the river and the chirping of insects if you listen carefully. The rooms have large windows, and on the deck leading to the private garden, there is an open-air bath with natural onsen, which is said to be good for the skin. In this luxurious atmosphere, you can spend relaxing times as if you were living with your partner. Another attractive feature is that the drinks in the guest room refrigerator are free ♪

meal Dinner is served in a private room with a variety of creative kaiseki dishes that make the most of the season's abundance of seafood from the mountains and the sea. The highest grade A5 "Tochigi Wagyu" beef and sashimi directly from the production area. At 9:00 p.m., visit the free drink corner in the lobby. There is a draft beer server and a self-serve bar serving sake, shochu, and other beverages, so you can enjoy a night out with your partner.

"Shiobara onsen Shikimitei Fujiya" is ryokan with an open-air bath where you can enjoy Shiobara's secret hot spring in a private room, located about 30 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway "Nishinasuno Shiobara IC". About 5 minutes by car from the center of Shiobara onsen. If you contact them in advance, they will pick you up from Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal or Kamimiyori onsen Onsenguchi Station free of charge, so it's convenient when heading to your hotel. After enjoying the Shiobara onsen town full of Japanese atmosphere, enjoy the time for just the two of you at a quiet hideaway-like inn.

All six rooms have an open-air bath. You can enjoy the secret hot springs of Shiobara just for the two of you. It's a very luxurious time to be surrounded by the silence of the mountain village and listen to the murmuring of nature together. All rooms are also equipped with massage chairs and bathrobes. Enjoy your stay in elegance to the fullest.

For dinner, depending on the plan, you can choose a course that allows you to enjoy sushi and other dishes made with Tochigi's specialty, Tochigi Wagyu beef, as well as seasonal kaiseki cuisine. For fish lovers, we recommend a plan where you can enjoy plenty of seasonal fish such as tuna and abalone sashimi. While relaxing in a private dining room where you can enjoy time for just the two of you, let's thoroughly enjoy the freshly prepared dishes using home-grown rice and freshly harvested vegetables from the home garden.

About 40 minutes by car from the Nishinasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway, and about a 2-minute walk from the Shiobaramon-mae bus stop, Hotel Ohruri is an old-fashioned onsen resort hotel with its own hot spring source. It's a relaxing inn with a splendid garden on the 6,000 tsubo grounds, so it's perfect for two people who want to spend their time feeling nature. Also, if you make a reservation in advance, you can use the free shuttle bus from JR Oyama Station East Exit or JR Tochigi Station North Exit, making it easy to get to the hotel.

This is a Japanese-style room with a bright interior and a calming atmosphere. From the open window with a wide veranda equipped with a table and chairs, you can see lush trees spreading out, soothing both your body and mind...♡ In this room with a relaxing atmosphere, you can enjoy the relaxing feeling of "coming to onsen."

The attraction of this inn is the seven private open-air baths, "Shichifukujin no Yu," which can be used free of charge, including this "Ebisu no Yu"! You can enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring resort with the untouched charm of the four seasons. In addition to the Shichifukujin no Yu bath, you can also enjoy a private open-air bath and a cypress bath, making it truly a onsen paradise. Let's enjoy the 100% free-flowing hot onsen with just the two of you.

Located about 35 minutes by car from the Nishinasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway and about 10 minutes by courtesy car (reservation required) from the Shiobara onsen bus terminal, Yama no Yado Shimofujiya is an inn with a relaxed atmosphere nestled in the lush green mountains. The warm lobby with Japanese folk craft style furniture and indirect lighting is filled with a sense of relaxation. In fact, this inn was Tochigi ranked first in the Heisei onsen ryokan rankings onsen ryokan by travel writer Tadanori Matsuda, who is known as onsen Professor Matsuda, who gave his stamp of approval to the efficacy of onsen.

The rooms are Japanese modern with a particular focus on interior design. Warm light pours in through the windows, creating a simple space where you can take a break. Relaxing together in a room with soft colors will blow away the fatigue of everyday life and travel.

This ryokan is located on the highest ground in the Shiobara onsen and is the only one with a sulfur spring. The sulfur springs, which have a unique smell, are said to have the effect of expelling toxins from the body. The hot water is almost transparent when it first comes out, but after a while it turns cloudy. At night, why not use the private garden-style open-air bath (reservation required, fee required) and soak in the hot onsen with your boyfriend to reset your body from the inside out?

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Keiunkaku is about 40 minutes by car from the onsen Shiobara Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, and about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus with a scheduled reservation from the Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminal. A 300-year-old onsen ryokan at the foot of Mt. We are proud of our secluded hot spring that still retains the atmosphere of a hot spring resort, and the view from the observatory large public bath and the private garden open-air bath! meal are served in-room dining for breakfast and dinner for up to 4 people, so you can enjoy country cuisine using fresh local ingredients in a space just for the two of you.

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There are a variety of rooms available, including Japanese-style rooms in the main building, all of which face south, Japanese-modern rooms in the style of old houses, and Japanese-style rooms with beds that cherish the spirit of Japan. From the guest room windows you can enjoy the scenery of nature. You can enjoy the changing seasons, such as autumn leaves in the fall and snow-covered trees in the winter, and your mind will surely be soothed.

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onsen are cloudy with the smell of sulfur. You can enjoy the scenery from the bath filled with milky white water, or you can visit the nearby public baths that are free for guests to enjoy onsen. It is also recommended that two people occupy onsen in this garden open-air bath that can be reserved for free. Also, if you make a reservation, you can reserve a large public bath (for a fee) for only 2 groups per day. Soothe yourself in the hot water and be healed by the scenery, and relax together♪

“Hitou no Yado Gensenkan” is an old-fashioned rustic onsen ryokan. About 40 minutes by car from the Nishinasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway, and about 15 minutes by taxi from the Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal.If you make a reservation in advance, you can use the free shuttle service from the Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal. It's also convenient when heading to Deki Hotel♪ Located along the Akagawa Valley, which flows through Okushiobara Motoyu onsen, and surrounded by virgin forest, this inn offers a relaxing atmosphere filled with the atmosphere of a secluded hot spring.

The guest rooms in this main building have a relaxing atmosphere and include Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. Relaxing with the beautiful scenery and the sound of the river is sure to soothe your body and mind. You can spend some relaxing time just for the two of you.

In addition, you can enjoy 3 different types of hot springs, such as milky white, green, and black, in 4 baths, including an open-air bath along the mountain stream, a large bath, a cypress bath, and a rock bath. The source has a large amount of total sulfur, which is said to be one of the best in Japan. Upstream of the Hoki River that flows through Shiobara onsen, facing the Akagawa Valley, it is full of unexplored scenery. It is truly a "hidden hot spring".

About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR "Nasushiobara Station" and about 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Nasu IC", "RISONARE Nasu" is where you can enjoy farming experiences and cultural exchanges of the land. It is Japan's first "agriturismo resort" where you can stay at a resort. You'll be able to try things that you wouldn't normally experience in the city, such as planting vegetables and herbs, harvesting vegetables, and making Himmeli, a traditional Finnish ornament.

The guest rooms are impressive, with a green theme. The Superior Rooms in the main building are designed to resemble the lush trees of Nasu, with large windows offering a view of the lush greenery, making you feel as if you are surrounded by nature. Enjoy a refreshing time with your partner while gazing at the beautiful scenery.

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About 20 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway "Nasu IC" and about 3 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from the "Shin-Nasu" bus stop. It is a onsen spring inn. A luxurious space with only 13 rooms on a site of about 3,000 tsubo. There are four types of open-air baths: rock, granite, Shigaraki ware, and cypress. The location is surrounded by nature and the view from the open-air bath is also great♪

The guest room on the 2nd floor is a room with an open-air bath with a fragrant aroma of tatami mats. If you open the window of your room, the beautiful nature of Nasu spreads out before you. Since it has an open-air bath, you can always enjoy bathing time for just the two of you. Combined with being with your beloved boyfriend, you should be impressed by the large panorama ♡

Dinner is served in a private room style meal. You can enjoy a creative full-course Japanese dinner with a "Western" taste, which is different from ordinary Japanese cuisine. For breakfast, you can enjoy a handsome breakfast featuring local ingredients, such as Tochigi wagyu beef and Nasu's famous "Shirobijin negi (white beautiful leek)" hot pot dish, and local wild vegetable dishes.

"Hotel Sunvalley Nasu" is about 40 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR "Nasushiobara Station", and about 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Nasu IC". This is a comprehensive resort hotel located at an altitude of 750m on the hillside of Nasu Highlands. On a vast site surrounded by nature, you can choose from 9 lodging facilities with different tastes, such as the main building near onsen, this oriental garden with a garden pool, and cottages. You can also experience pottery at the museum on the premises, perfect for couples who want to have a lot of fun.

Recommended for couples is The Cottage, which has a high ceiling, glass windows and a spacious villa. You can enjoy the luxurious feeling of relaxing in a villa in the forest with just the two of you. Relax and enjoy your time alone in a warm room where you can spend an extraordinary time.

meal are divided into Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine depending on the accommodation facility. If you're staying in a cottage-type room, why not enjoy western-style cuisine at the nearby Forest Villa Mori no Table? Enjoy live cooking such as loin steak and kiln-baked pizza. It's fun to spend time with two people trying to decide which dishes are lined up.

About 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Nasu IC", about 17 minutes by bus from JR "Kuroiso Station", about 5 minutes on foot from "Shimomoriko" bus stop "Nasu no Yado Enishi" is a onsen inn that prides itself on private rooms and free private onsen baths. A small inn with a total of 9 rooms, quietly nestled in a quiet villa area, is popular as a hideaway for adults.

The rooms are mainly modern Japanese-Western style rooms, and there are also rooms with luxurious open-air baths. For couples, this detached villa "Tokiwa" is recommended. You can enjoy a higher-grade adult trip with a private parking lot and entrance, onsen and mist sauna. A room where you can feel the silence, and it is a luxurious space where you can spend time just for the two of you.

For dinner, you can enjoy a creative Japanese kaiseki dinner prepared exclusively for guests by a skilled chef at the hotel's meal restaurant. The main dish is "Tochigi Japanese beef" from Nasu. Other delicacies include maitake mushroom rice cooked with Koshihikari rice produced in Nasu, and tempura made with seasonal ingredients. The dishes are so full of local delicacies that you may find yourself saying, "Happiness.

"Epinard Nasu" is located about 10 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Nasu IC" and about 30 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR "Nasu-Shiobara Station". Surrounded by rich nature, it is characterized by twin towers rising over a vast site of about 50,000 tsubo, and is a comprehensive resort hotel with relaxation facilities such as onsen and esthetics, hands-on workshops, and indoor and outdoor activities. Two people can enjoy the whole day while enjoying the nature of the plateau.

For couples, we recommend a room with a balcony that gives you the feel of a highland resort. The view from the full window of this superior room in the main tower will make you feel like two people occupy the magnificent view of the plateau. If you look at the majestic nature, your daily fatigue will fly away.

There are also several restaurants and bars within the hotel. At the wine and cocktail bar "La Stella" on the top floor of the main tower, you can enjoy a drink while watching the beautiful night view that will make you feel enchanted. It's the perfect location for a couple to spend some adult time together.

Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya is about 20 minutes by car from the Kuroiso Itamuro IC on the Tohoku Expressway and about 50 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station. If you use a shared taxi (reservation required, pay), you can reach the inn in about 30 minutes, which is very convenient. With the concept of "recreation and art," the interior is a comfortable space where history dating back to the Muromachi period and modern art are in harmony. Enjoy a museum date with him while walking through the gallery-like corridors where art works are displayed.

The interior of the building has a soothing design that blends Japanese and modern styles. Guests can choose from the following types of rooms: Ume-no-Yakata "Japanese-style room" or "Japanese-Western room", Take-no-Yakata "Japanese-style room" or "Twin Western-style room", Pine-no-Yakata "Single Western-style room" or "Twin Western-style room". The large windows of these quiet cottage-like rooms offer a view of the lush natural surroundings. In this space where time flows just for the two of you, you can relax and chat while gazing out the window. It's a great way to relax and have conversations that you wouldn't normally have the chance to have. Another great thing about couples' trips is that you can order room service♪

At the inn, you can enjoy the luxurious onsen of Itamuro, which has long been popular as a medicinal bath in Shimotsuke, while touching nature and art. This “Taiyo-no-Yu” is a space where you can stretch your arms and legs and relax while bathing in plenty of sunlight. The free-flowing hot spring with onsen of around 40 degrees Celsius that you can slowly soak in will gradually warm your body from the core. Immerse yourself in a gentle time that envelops the two of you who are tired of the city.

Nasu-Shiobara is easily accessible from Tokyo and is a onsen spot that is easy to go out on weekends. A hot onsen surrounded by nature is perfect for healing! If you want to spend some relaxing time with him or if you feel a bit tired, why not come and visit us? Enjoying delicious meal and onsen in the fresh air will deepen your relationship with him.