[Tochigi] Travel alone and take it easy. 5 hotels and ryokan in Nasu Highlands where you can experience something out of the ordinary

If you're thinking, "I want to spend some relaxing time in nature," why not head to Nasu Highlands? Nasu Highlands, one of Japan's leading resort areas, has many spots where you can enjoy solo female travel and the best accommodations. It's the gateway to an extraordinary world.

Nasu has many sweet shops and cafes that girls love. After enjoying some time alone and experiencing the rich nature of the Nasu Highlands, you can refresh your body and mind at a relaxing inn. This time, we have picked out a variety of inns that you can enjoy on your solo trip.

Hoshino Resorts Risonare Nasu" is located in the lush greenery of Nasu Highlands. It is a hotel based on the concept of an "agriturismo resort" where you can enjoy local agricultural experiences, nature experiences, and cultural exchanges. It is the perfect hotel for a solo female traveler who wants to spend some time away from the daily routine. (Advance reservations are required through the official website.)

The photo shows a room in the "Main Building Superior." There is a bed in the living space, and outside the window is a terrace where you can feel surrounded by nature, making it a great place to relax. Behind the bed is a bar table, sofa, and cushions, so you can relax in a way that suits the occasion.

After relaxing in your room, refresh yourself in onsen. There are indoor and outdoor baths from which you can get a close-up view of the forest, so you can fully enjoy Nasu onsen. Also, don't miss the activities that allow you to get in touch with nature. At the Green House, where around 80 types of herbs are grown every year, you can try an original veggie herbal tea made from a combination of vegetables and herbs. The refreshing scent of the herbs will refresh your mind. We also recommend choosing your favorite herbs and creating a flower arrangement. (The Herbal Tea Apero, where you can refresh yourself surrounded by herbs, is a seasonal event.)

Hotel Shiki no Yakata Nasu is an inn with an elegant atmosphere full of Japanese sentiment. It has many attractions, including a corridor where you can enjoy the Japanese garden, rooms with onsen, special French cuisine, and private esthetic salons. There are various types of rooms, from Western-style to Japanese-style, and all rooms are equipped with hot onsen baths. The rooms in the Miyabi A category have a lovely Japanese modern design and are filled with the warmth of wood. Once you enter your room, open the window and enjoy the fresh air of the Nasu Highlands.

The baths in the guest rooms are cypress or ceramic, and the shape of the tub varies depending on the room. This is the cypress bath in "Miyabi B." The oval-shaped bathtub is filled with "beauty water," which has the subtle color and scent of onsen. Relax alone while enjoying the view outside while soaking in onsen. If you want to treat yourself to a slightly luxurious stay, we recommend an esthetic treatment or massage in a private room.

meal will be served in a Japanese-style private room with a Japanese-style room or a Western-style private room with a retro atmosphere. It's great for solo travelers, isn't it? Dinner is multi-course French or creative French. You will be thrilled by the dishes that use plenty of Nasu ingredients, such as fresh highland vegetables, meat, and dairy products. The sommelier will choose the wine according to the dish, so be sure to take your time and taste it.

Grand Mercure Nasu Kogen Resort & Spa is one of the largest resort hotels in the Nasu Highlands. There is a free shuttle bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station, so it is easily accessible. Another recommended point is that there are various tourist spots in the surrounding area.

Large hotels are often thought of as being for families, but that's not the case. Single occupancy is also available, so it's safe for solo travelers. In addition to plans with breakfast included, there are also plans with no meals included, so there are more options for people who want to use the hotel as a base to travel a little further away.

This hotel is surrounded by a wide variety of facilities. For example, you can walk to the Nasu Rindoko Family Farm, a theme park that combines a farm and an amusement park, in about 10 minutes. You can meet alpacas that you don't normally get to interact with, enjoy workshops and activities, and enjoy a completely relaxing and extraordinary experience.

Nasu Ichiya Hotel is a relaxing, homely inn. For women, they provide free colorful yukata robes, which will liven up your trip. In addition, at the kitchen gallery "YOTTEKO" on the second floor, you can enjoy fresh vegetables delivered directly from the farm, carefully selected by a vegetable sommelier, along with a welcome drink, for 30 minutes from 5pm.

Of course, the main dinner menu also has a full lineup. You can enjoy plenty of seasonal local vegetables and a shabu-shabu course meal. You can also relax with delicious alcohol in the bar or lounge, so if you like alcohol, you'll definitely have an irresistible evening.

The spectacular view from the free private baths overlooking the Nasu mountain range is exceptional. You'll forget the passage of time as you soak in the baths with their great views and openness. Even just relaxing and looking at the scenery is sure to refresh you.

Wellness Forest Nasu is an elegant resort hotel modeled after the castle of a British aristocrat. There is a golf course right in front of the hotel, so you can casually enjoy a round of golf during your stay. There are three types of rooms: the European Guest Room, which exudes British formality and tradition, the Oriental Guest Room, which features Balinese-style interiors, and the glamorous and stately Royal Garden Court. Choose the room that best suits your taste and feel like a princess in a castle.

This hotel is equipped with four private baths in addition to the large public bath where you can enjoy the hot spring onsen directly from the source. You can relax and enjoy your time bathing in your own space without worrying about the eyes of others. Each bath has a different design, such as "Rin" with a simple and modern atmosphere, and "So" carved into a large rock, so you can find your favorite. After the bath, cool down with the free "after bath ice cream".

Dinner will be served at La Frenois, a restaurant facing the Garden Court. Enjoy a leisurely meal of authentic French cuisine, centered around roast beef made with Wagyu beef from Tochigi. The colorful menu, which focuses on locally produced and seasonal ingredients, is said to be popular with women as well. There is also a full menu of alcoholic drinks, including wine, so choose one to go with your meal.

The best part of traveling alone is the freedom it gives you. Once you've found a place to stay, you can use it as your base to explore the many tourist spots that are sure to make you dizzy. You can go to a farm to drink fresh milk and interact with the animals, go shopping at an outlet mall, go to see a waterfall, or simply relax in a sea of flowers. How you spend your time is up to you, and there are endless possibilities for fun.