Nasu (Tochigi)
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Child-friendly cafes and restaurants in Nasu Highlands.

Nasu Highlands is rich in nature and easily accessible from Tokyo. Many families visit, and there are many kid-friendly shops scattered throughout the area. There is a wide range of establishments equipped with amenities that are helpful for family trips where luggage tends to pile up, such as children's cutlery, high chairs, and diaper changing tables. We will introduce shops where both children and adults can feel comfortable.

Enjoy watching the pizza-making process together with your children

Lormo-style "Margherita (Medium)" 1,700 yen
Lormo-style "Margherita (Medium)" 1,700 yen

An Italian restaurant with a country-style exterior located near Lake Nasu Rindo. You can enjoy authentic pizza baked in a stone oven from Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, with a crispy outside and chewy inside.
Because the owner wants guests to enjoy watching the pizza being made, the area in front of the stone oven is glass-walled. There is even a stepladder provided so that small children can peek in. The spacious interior allows for strollers, and there are picture books, stuffed animals, and baby beds available. With children's tableware and more provided, it is full of features that families with children will appreciate.

Crispy and chewy wood-fired pizza baked in a heavy stone oven

The temperature is 700-800°C. The secret to its deliciousness is baking it quickly at a high temperature for about 1 minute and 20 seconds.
The temperature is 700–800°C. The secret to its deliciousness is baking it quickly at a high temperature for about 1 minute and 20 seconds

The owner previously used a DIY stone oven in their home garden to offer pizza-making experiences for tourists. They say they enjoyed having families visiting during summer vacation participate in everything from chopping firewood to topping the pizzas. When they decided to open the restaurant, they learned how to make authentic pizza from an Italian chef. Based on that knowledge, they improved the pizza dough. The current flavor was created through trial and error with flour blends, such as incorporating flour from Tuscany. The homemade olive oil used in the restaurant is recommended as a souvenir.

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This is a popular restaurant with a wide variety of pasta and pizza. It is located right in front of Rindo Lake Family Farm, where children can play a lot, so I recommend visiting both as a set.

Cafe L'olmo
  • Address4514-5 Takaku-hei, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi PrefectureMAP
  • AccessApprox. 15 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business hoursBusiness hours: 11:00–16:00 (LO: 15:30)
    Mondays only: 11:00–15:00 (LO)
    *Business hours are subject to change. Please inquire.
  • ClosedTuesdays, 1st and 3rd Mondays
  • TEL0287-76-2003
  • ParkingFree

Spend a relaxing time in a space bathed in soft sunlight

There is a wedding venue next door, and a small stream flows nearby, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
With a wedding venue next door and a small stream flowing nearby, the area has a peaceful atmosphere

Opened as a place where you can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing, allowing you to spend time without worrying about the clock. The interior, based on warm wood, also creates a comfortable atmosphere.
The interior is spacious and roomy, so even those with children can enjoy their meal without worrying about those around them. Another nice point is that there are sofas large enough for babies who cannot sit in a chair by themselves to lie down. Goods that children can enjoy, such as colored pencils and picture books, are also provided.

Enjoy authentic dishes made with Nasu ingredients together with your children

On the left is the kids' menu "Children's Plate: Stewed Hamburg Steak (with drink)" 1,200 yen, and on the right is the "Kuraku Chausu Rice Malt Sweet Miso Hamburg Steak (with drink)" 1,980 yen.
On the left is the kids' menu "Children's Plate: Stewed Hamburger Steak (includes drink)" for 1,200 yen, and on the right is the "Kuraku Chausu Rice Malt Sweet Miso Hamburger Steak (includes drink)" for 1,980 yen

The restaurant's signature "hamburg steak" is served with a generous amount of sauce made using miso from the famous Nasu shop "Kuraku," offering a sweet and deep flavor. It is topped with seasonal vegetables harvested in Nasu, which we recommend eating together with the miso sauce. The kids' menu hamburg steak is seasoned with a sweet ketchup-based sauce tailored for children. The "Nasu Milk Pudding" in the "Kids' Plate" is topped with a strawberry sauce made using Tochigi's "Tochiotome" strawberries. It is a place where parents and children can enjoy a fun cafe time together.

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This is a detached house cafe located along Nasu Kaido. It is packed with features that make it a great place to visit with children, such as a fully equipped kids' space and kids' plates.

Cafe Facile
  • Address5462-1 Takaku-ko, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 15 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Bus accessTake a bus from JR Kuroiso Station and get off at "Cheese Garden-mae," then walk for about 3 minutes
  • Business hours10:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:00)
  • ClosedIrregular holidays
  • TEL0287-62-5577
  • ParkingFree

Enjoy a hamburger with your children in Nasu Yumoto for lunchtime

"HUTTE Hamburger" (1,639 yen)
"HUTTE Hamburger" (1,639 yen)

We opened in 2013 as a mountain hut-style cafe dedicated to using Nasu ingredients. Our most popular item, which bears the cafe's name, features a homemade 180g patty made from 100% A4/A5 rank Tochigi Wagyu beef. To highlight the juicy, meaty flavor, it is seasoned only with salt and pepper, allowing you to add sauce later if you like. The buns used to sandwich our specialty patty are also homemade and have a subtle sweetness to complement the flavor of the meat. The plate comes with a generous serving of French fries that are very satisfying, and the turnip pickles add a nice accent to the meal.

A casual atmosphere inside the restaurant that you can enjoy with your children

The paint on the wall catches the eye. There are table seats as well as counter seats.
The painting on the wall catches the eye. There are table seats as well as counter seats

The restaurant is located in Nasu Yumoto, a place beloved for its famous hot springs. It is in a prime location opposite the prefectural free parking lot, and it is not uncommon to see lines during the peak tourist season. The interior, designed with a mountain hut concept, features not only counter and table seating but also sofa seating, and is decorated with fun, eye-catching paintings that children will love. Don't miss menu items like the "Nasu Goyoran Burger," which features a rich, distinctive egg yolk. There is also a space selling goods from local artists, making it a great place to look for Nasu souvenirs.

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At this mountain hut-style restaurant, you can eat hamburgers, steaks, and pancakes. Takeout is also available, so you could buy lunch and enjoy an outing. It is about a 15-minute drive from Risonare Nasu.

Licca. NASU HUTTE
  • Address182-10 Yumoto, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessAbout 26 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business hours11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • ClosedIrregular holidays
  • TEL0287-74-3250
  • ParkingFree

Lunch delivered by the iconic D51 locomotive tastes extra special

When the locomotive pulls in, cheers erupt from the children.
When the locomotive pulls in, cheers erupt from the children.

Just seeing the exterior, which mimics a railroad crossing and station sign at the entrance, is enough to capture the hearts of train-loving kids at this restaurant. Once you step inside the station-like building, a train track running through the center of the restaurant immediately catches your eye. The most exciting moment is when a D51 locomotive, crafted in exquisite detail at one-fifth the size of the real thing, comes running into the restaurant carrying your order. The sound of an actual steam locomotive whistle and running sounds play in the background, making for an incredibly impressive experience. The seating area features station name signs for the Tohoku Main Line (tatami seating) and Yamanote Line (chair seating), as well as railroad signals, allowing you to enjoy your meal in a space full of playful touches.

Kids will love the children's lunch, while adults can be fully satisfied with locally sourced pork and beef

"Kids' Lunch" 999 yen
"Kids' Lunch" 999 yen

For kids, the "Kids' Lunch," which includes grilled rice balls, hamburger steak, omelets, jelly, and sweets, is popular. Adults can enjoy teppanyaki dishes like the marbled steak, which is well-regarded for its tender and juicy meat. There are also yakisoba and yaki-udon menu items, so we recommend ordering according to your child's age and preferences, or sharing dishes as a family.
After your meal, take a photo in front of the station sign outside to commemorate your visit. The women's restroom is equipped with a diaper-changing space.

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