8 Best Hotels and Ryokans in Nasu: Gourmet Delights and Nice Accommodations
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I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time for the two of us...Why not take a luxurious trip to an inn where you can enjoy the finest cuisine? A recommended travel destination is Nasu, Tochigi. Nasu, which is known for its rich nature and onsen, is a treasure trove of food grown in a cool climate! There are many hotels and ryokan where you can enjoy fresh local seasonal flavors. Be healed by the nature and onsen of Nasu and enjoy the blessings of the land... This time we will introduce some recommended inns in Nasu that are proud of their cuisine. Spend a relaxing time just for the two of you while being surrounded by a tranquil atmosphere ♡
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You have a busy life and you haven't been able to spend time with him lately... In such a case, it would be nice to go on a trip together. However, sightseeing here and there can be tiring. Then how about staying at an inn where you can enjoy gourmet food? You can enjoy the blessings of the land while staying at the hotel, so you'll be satisfied even if you're staying indoors♪ You can also soothe your fatigue in the open-air bath surrounded by nature, or enjoy a toast on the terrace while feeling the pleasant breeze. Staying at an inn that is proud of its cuisine will deepen your relationship with him.
Nasu, Tochigi, is a destination that will make your trip full of gourmet food come true. It is an oasis in the highlands that is rich in nature and offers beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. Nasu is a tourist destination full of attractions such as onsen, but it is also a treasure trove of high-quality food! There are many wonderful hotels and ryokan where you can enjoy the blessings of the area. Nasu-Shiobara Station, the gateway to Nasu, can be reached in about 60 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, so even busy adult couples can travel quickly.This time, we will introduce a gourmet inn in Nasu that is perfect for a couple's retreat. Introducing.
*Due to the reopening in October 2023, some information may have changed.
About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nasushiobara Station. “Nasu Bettei Kai” is a onsen ryokan that is like a hideaway for adults, nestled in a place full of greenery in the Nasu Highlands. Nearly untouched beautiful nature spreads out on the premises. When you look at the flowers and plants that breathe freely from the guest room or terrace, it seems that your heart will be unraveled.
There are 9 guest rooms in total, and they have a calm appearance full of emotion. A spacious space with a semi-open-air bath makes you feel like you are living in the forest. In particular, the "separate house" that stands quietly in the courtyard is perfect for adult couples. You can spend a relaxing time listening to the murmuring of the stream and the chirping of birds, as if you were in a villa for just the two of you.
You can enjoy Daimaru onsen in the public baths and private baths, but we recommend the semi-open-air baths in the guest rooms. Each room is equipped with a bathtub that is more than enough for two people. In front of you is a lush green nature with a pleasant breeze. Please enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the clear air.
One of the charms of "Nasu Villa Kai" is that you can enjoy meal in the comfort of your guest room. For dinner, you can enjoy mountain village kaiseki cuisine that focuses on seasonal and Nasu ingredients. The dishes make the best use of carefully selected ingredients, and have a deep flavor without being too elaborate. You will experience a quality time when you can rediscover the goodness of Japanese cuisine.
Official details
Nasu Bettei Times
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 52,950
- address
- Tochigi 206 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasugun
- access
- About 45 minutes from Nasushiobara Station, take a conventional bus bound for Daimaru/Ropeway, get off at Tsutsujigaoka bus stop, and walk 5 minutes.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Approximately 30 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from Nasu-Shiobara Station. Hotel Shiki no Yakata Nasu, located at the foot of Mt. Sanbonyari, is an auberge for adults that does not accommodate children under elementary school age. As you pass through the gate of the mansion, which is full of atmosphere, you will be greeted by an open entrance. A Japanese garden where you can feel the four seasons in a walkway that resembles a samurai residence. Spending time in this quaint space will make you forget about your everyday life ♡
At the private room restaurant "Parterre", you can enjoy French cuisine that allows you to enjoy the blessings of Nasu's nature. You can slowly enjoy local seasonal delicacies such as highland vegetables and fresh fish from Nasu in a course. Each dish is a work of art that will delight both your eyes and your tongue. The wine pairing includes imported French wines as well as local Nasu wines. The marriage with the food will be even more special.
Official details
Hotel Shiki no Yakata Nasu
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 38,575
- address
- Tochigi 1179-2, Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- About 30 minutes by car from JR Nasushiobara Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station. ``Oyado Higashiyama Bettei Kagerou no Tsuki'' is a onsen inn for adults who want to relax in a Japanese atmosphere. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to stay, so you can spend a relaxing and quiet time in an adult-only space. Before dinner, enjoy an elegant moment with your favorite drink in the "Free Lounge" overlooking the Japanese garden.
For dinner, we will have a Kaiseki meal made with plenty of carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan. You can enjoy a luxurious gourmet experience where you can enjoy delicious foods from all over Japan in one course, such as seafood shipped directly from Suruga Bay, highland vegetables from Nasu, and A5 rank Yonezawa beef and Yamagata beef. The deep flavor created by the chef's carefully selected soup stock will bring you happiness in every bite ♡ On special days, you can upgrade to ``Teppanyaki'', which is limited to one group per day and is served by a dedicated chef. Also◎
Official details
Oyado Higashiyama Bettei Kagerou no Tsuki
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 39,050
- address
- Tochigi 204 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- ■ About 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nasu IC, 12km ■ About 40 minutes by car from JR Nasushiobara Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
`` Nasu Kogen Sanbo Kogera Kogera'' is a hidden onsen inn with only 3 rooms. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, making it perfect for couples who want to heal in nature. As you spend time in the warm, wood-grained interior, your hearts will feel relaxed. If you make a reservation in advance, you can request a shuttle to pick you up from the Ikgenjaya-mae bus stop, so you can travel with peace of mind.
There are only 3 guest rooms where you can feel the warmth of wood. It is a maisonette type, with a Japanese-Western style room, a balcony, and a loft. Stretch out your legs and relax on the tatami mats, or relax with the night view of Nasushiobara and Otawara city from the window. Going up to the loft and resting at night will be a fun memory.
In the warm atmosphere of the meal, you can enjoy original dishes that are particular about direct delivery from the production area. A luxurious course dinner where you can enjoy Nasu's Kuroge Wagyu beef, highland vegetables, and fresh seafood directly delivered from Hachinohe fishing port. If you're a gourmet couple, you can upgrade to a plan where you can enjoy A5-ranked Tochigi Wagyu beef grilled on an iron plate.
Official details
Nasu Kogen Sanbo Kogera
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,000
- address
- Tochigi 213-1220 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- Approximately 40 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station.The deadline for reservations for the next day is 6:00 a.m. the day before your stay, as the seafood is delivered directly from Hachinohe. please note.
- Staying time
- 15:30(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 30 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station. “ONSEN RYOKAN Yamaki” is located in a place surrounded by a deep forest. The natural scenery and clean air will free you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Inside the hotel, which has a Japanese atmosphere, there are many spots where you can relax, such as a large public bath with free-flowing hot spring water, an aroma esthetic room, and a bar.
We recommend Kaede and Momiji, where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen in your room. You can spend a blissful time surrounded by a pleasant scent in the bathroom made entirely of Japanese cypress. Why don't you enjoy the luxury of soaking in onsen as much as you like, 24 hours a day, with your boyfriend?
Dinner is a Japanese course meal that uses plenty of local seasonal ingredients. Starting with an aperitif, the carefully prepared dishes will fill your body with a gentle taste. The meat, seafood, and vegetables are well-balanced, and you can enjoy high-quality ingredients little by little. You can enjoy it in a private room with separate seats, so you can fully enjoy it without worrying about others.
Official details
Nasu onsen Onsen ONSEN RYOKAN Yamaki
Tochigi /Nasu, Kuroiso/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 23,100
- address
- Tochigi 844 Itamuro, Nasushiobara City
- access
- Approximately 30 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station / Approximately 35 minutes by bus from Kuroiso Station / Nearest IC Kuroiso Itamuro IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Hoshi no Akari is a onsen ryokan where you can immerse yourself in a luxurious space with only 13 guest rooms on a site of about 3,000 tsubo. As soon as you step in, the flowing stream and the garden full of greenery gently envelop the two of you. About 40 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station. There is also a pick-up car from Shin-Nasu bus stop.
All 13 guest rooms are pure Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing scent of tatami mats. All rooms are luxurious, with open-air baths and bathtubs that are spacious enough for two people. Guest rooms on the 1st floor overlook the lush garden, and rooms on the 2nd floor overlook Mt. Nasu and the natural beauty of the Kanto Plain, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing bath time. After the bath, you can rent a Wii or PS2 and enjoy playing games.
You can enjoy different onsen, such as the ``sodium-bicarbonate/sulfate spring'' in the guest room's open-air bath, and the cloudy ``sulfur spring'' in the large communal bath. onsen lovers will be happy to be able to compare the water from two different types of onsen. After enjoying the open-air bath in the guest room with two people, you can enjoy yourself in the large public bath.
At the in-house restaurant "Seisai", you can enjoy a course meal that blends Japanese and Western styles, packed with Tochigi delicacies. Beginning with lava-grilled [Tochigi Wagyu beef], you can spend a satisfying time with a menu consisting of more than 10 dishes. You can also enjoy special orders such as "Tochigi Wagyu" steak and "Tochigi Yume Pork" shabu-shabu, so if you find something on the menu that interests you, give it a try.
Official details
Hoshi no Akari
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,350
- address
- Tochigi 206-1120 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station (pick-up available, reservation required) *If you are using a car navigation system, we recommend searching for the address.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
All 36 guest rooms are a comfortable space where you can overlook the scenery of the plateau and the forest. The "suite room" where you can feel a sense of unity with nature will make your time with him even better. Soak in the open-air bath surrounded by seasonal nature, open champagne and toast on the private terrace. Enjoy the leisurely flow of time with the chirping of birds and rustling of trees as background music.
A buffet-style dinner is served at the "Forest Kitchen" where you can feel the breath of nature. A variety of Japanese and Western menus that use plenty of fresh ingredients from Nasu Kogen are lined up. You can also enjoy teppanyaki such as steak in the open kitchen. On sunny days, we recommend having dinner on the wooden terrace surrounded by the scent of the forest.
"The Key Highland Nasu" is full of attractive activities. In the hotel lounge, you can experience authentic "marshmallow-roasted" roasted in the fireplace, and "soft-serve ice cream making" with your favorite toppings. Couples who want to be active can take a walk along the green promenade on the premises or cycle around the area. Let's make memories of the trip of two people in a short time such as before meal.
Official details
The Key Highland Nasu
Tochigi /Nasu/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 21,500
- address
- Tochigi 3243-342, Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- Car: About 18 km from Nasu IC / Train: About 40 minutes free transfer from Nasushiobara Station (reservation required), about 25 minutes by taxi from Kuroiso Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 60 minutes by bus from Nasushiobara Station. Surrounded by the rich nature of Shiobara, "Shiobara onsen Yunohanaso" is attractive because of its location where you can feel the four seasons and the guest room open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source. You can relax your mind and body while surrendering yourself to the murmuring of the Hokigawa River and the gentle breeze.
There are 11 guest rooms in three types: detached rooms with open-air baths, rooms with open-air baths in the main building, and Japanese-Western rooms in the main building. We recommend the ``detached'' guest rooms where you can spend your time surrounded by the nature of Shiobara. In the open-air bath on the wooden deck, you can relax and enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source while the babbling of the Houkigawa River plays in the background. You can reset both your mind and body by soaking in the soft water and breathing in the clear air.
You can enjoy natural onsen flowing directly from the source in both the large communal bath and the open-air bath. Especially in the open-air bath, the dynamic and open scenery will make you feel like your daily fatigue and mood will be blown away! The open-air bath can be reserved for up to 50 minutes by reservation. If you wish, you can have sake, beer, ice cream, etc. delivered to you, so why not enjoy the luxury of enjoying onsen, spectacular views, gourmet food, and the best part of traveling all at once, just the two of you?
At the private meal room, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. . The beautiful dishes, with the main dish being grilled Tochigi beef over an open flame, are carefully arranged and will brighten up your dinner time with him. The menu changes monthly, so no matter when you visit, you'll be able to indulge in the most delicious food at that time. You can also change the dinner menu to hot pot courses such as ``Kani Suki'' or ``Tochigi Wagyu Shabu Shabu.'' Please choose according to the mood of both of you♪
Official details
onsen Yunohanaso
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 30,800
- address
- 323 Shiobara, Nasu-Shiobara City, Tochigi
- access
- 20 minutes by R400 from Tohoku Expressway Nishinasuno Shiobara IC. 50 minutes by JR bus from Nasushiobara Station and get off at Shiogama onsen.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
In Nasu, which is blessed with a cool climate and rich in high-quality ingredients, there are many inns where you can enjoy gourmet food. No matter when you visit, the two of you will be satisfied with dishes that use plenty of seasonal ingredients from the mountains, sea, and rivers. After enjoying the blessings of the land, relax in onsen and terrace where you can enjoy the nature of Nasu. Spending time surrounded by gourmet food, superb views, and onsen will make your bond with him even deeper♡ Why don't you "retreat" to Nasu on your next holiday?