【3 Days】An Exploration of SHIZEN – NASU

Tour summary

This Nasu nature tour reflects Japan’s spirit of Shizen—harmony between people and nature. Explore its scenic countryside by e-bike and on foot, then unwind in an elegant hot-spring ryokan, where refined comfort meets authentic rural charm.

In detail

Day 1: Zen Temple Walk and River Flavours

Meals: Lunch & Dinner provided
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nasushiobara (70 min)
11:30 Meet your guide at Nasushiobara Station
12:00 Drive to riverside restaurant for grilled river fish lunch
13:30 Unganji Walk, Zen temple founded 800+ years ago with arched vermilion bridge
14:30 Organic sake brewery tour and tasting
16:30 Check in to a traditional ryokan with onsen in Nasu

Day 2: E-Bike Countryside and Farmer’s Table

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
9:00 Pick-up from your ryokan
10:00 Guided 15 km e-bike ride through historic villages and countryside (Ride along 3 km of terraced rice fields / Visit a hidden bamboo forest and an old willow tree)
12:30 Farmer’s house lunch with seasonal dishes
14:30 [Option] Visit a local house for bamboo grass craft with a young artisan
Return to your ryokan

Day 3: Hiking an Active Volcano

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch provided
9:00 Pick-up from your ryokan
10:00 2-hour hike on Mt. Nasu, or 1.5-hour gentle walk with ropeway option (For non-active travellers: short volcano walk by ropeway or easy flat marshland walk / Return via the ropeway for an easy descent)
13:30 Lunch at a hideaway bakery in the forest
16:00 End tour at Nasushiobara station for the Shinkansen return

Your Guide

Location

Nasu is located about 180km north of Tokyo. The nearest train station, Nasushiobara Station can be reached from Tokyo Station in just 70 minutes by the Tohoku Shinkansen.

Meeting and End Point: JR Nasushiobara Station (direct access from Tokyo Station)

Accommodation

Daikokuya

Blending art, wellness, and the quiet beauty of Itamuro Onsen, Daikokuya offers a stay designed to restore both body and mind. Here, true luxury is found in simplicity. The ryokan encourages guests to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and embrace the healing pace of nature.

Wholesome seasonal cuisine celebrates the nourishing flavors of the region, while the historic hot springs have soothed travelers for generations. More than a place to stay, Daikokuya offers a peaceful journey of rest, reflection, and renewal.

For nearly a century, Sansuikaku has welcomed guests with the timeless charm of a traditional Japanese ryokan. Set in a beautifully preserved early Showa-era wooden building beside the Imperial Villa, this 13-room inn offers an atmosphere of warmth, simplicity, and genuine hospitality.

Sansuikaku

The flavors of Nasu are woven into every meal through seasonal kaiseki cuisine, while natural hot springs provide a moment of quiet relaxation. Staying at Sansuikaku is an invitation to experience the enduring spirit of both Nasu and the Japanese ryokan.

Nasu Bettei Kai

Hidden within the forests of Nasu beside the Imperial Villa, Bettei Kai is an intimate retreat with just ten spacious guest rooms. Blending contemporary comfort with the traditions of a Japanese ryokan, it offers a peaceful stay deeply connected to the region’s history and landscape.

Thoughtfully prepared kaiseki cuisine celebrates the finest local ingredients, while natural hot springs invite guests to slow down and reconnect with nature. Every stay offers a quiet and authentic sense of place, an experience that could only exist in Nasu.

More information

FIT / Group	Both
Min. and Max. # of Participants	Min 2 / Max 10
What is Included in the Price	Accommodation, Meals, English speaking guide, activities, local transportation during tour (private vehicle or taxi), on-site coordination, accident insurance
Duration	3 days
Start/End Time	Start: 11:30am (Day 1) at JR Nasushiobara Station End: 16:00pm (Day 3) at JR Nasushiobara Station Not Available: From Jul to Sep, Dec 20 to Jan 15
Meeting / Departing Point	Meeting Point : JR Nasushiobara Station Departing Point : JR Nasushiobara Station
Notes: dietary restrictions, age limit. etc.	– Please inform us the height of guests’, age, and gender in advance so we can prepare bicycles of the appropriate size. – The Day 2 e-biking route is suitable for healthy guests who can ride bicycles and are at least 150 cm tall. – Please inform us ahead of time if any guests have dietary restrictions or require a hired car, as we may not be able to accommodate these requests on the day of the event. – We also suggest that guests carry some local currency for personal shopping and other expenses, as certain establishments may only accept cash payments.