Day 1

Nasu I.C.

10:30 N's YARD

A contemporary art space by Yoshitomo Nara surrounded by tranquility and nature

A modern light gray wall appears in the middle of a forest road, and when you park your car in the inside parking lot and follow the path, you will see a large box-shaped building. It is the atelier of Yoshitomo Nara, a contemporary artist who has fans around the world for his highly original works. It is open to the public as a private art space, with paintings, drawings, and three-dimensional works displayed in five exhibition rooms. Not only his own works, but also those of other artists who have inspired him, his collection of record jackets, dolls, and other items are on display. Visitors can experience the "World of Yoshitomo Nara" while taking in the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Visitors can have tea at the adjacent "Konara Cafe" and purchase original products such as T-shirts.

13:00 Handmade Soba Noodles at Ogura

A hidden gem of a restaurant with smooth buckwheat noodles and an atmospheric storefront

When you see the store's sign along a road called "Family Road," go to the end of the path. The thickly overgrown garden and the stone steps leading up to the entrance have a quiet atmosphere that foreshadows the deliciousness of the soba noodles. The soba noodles are made from carefully selected "Hitachi-Aki Soba" and ground on a millstone to a fine texture with a rich flavor and a hint of sweetness. The sauce is made from Rishiri kelp and Makurazaki flakes from Kagoshima Prefecture, and is aged for a long time to bring out its richness and mellowness. The soba water served at the end of the meal is also rich and satisfying.
The restaurant has many windows in the restaurant where you have to take off your shoes, so you can enjoy the surrounding greenery and the sound of birds while dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

15:00 Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu

A Rich Resort Stay with an Agricultural Experience

Japan's first "agriturismo resort" where visitors can experience seasonal farming. On a 140,000 m2 site with beautiful pristine forests and streams, you can enjoy the charms of Nasu with a comfortable resort stay, playful activities, and meals filled with rich local ingredients.

Recommended Guest room Deluxe maisonette in the main building

Guest rooms are available in the main building, a sophisticated building set among lush trees, and the annex, located by the river, which offers a stronger sense of nature. Both are mainly rows of buildings with six different room types. The windows are high and wide open, allowing you to fully enjoy the bright sunlight and view of the greenery from inside the rooms.

16:00 Agri Garden

Try your hand at "farmer's handiwork" at the Green House!

After taking a walk around the Property, you will visit the "Agri-Garden," a farm. In the greenhouse called "Green House," visitors can make crafts inspired by the wisdom of farmers who make full use of nature's bounty. It is a casual activity that can be completed in about 10 minutes. Your work will be a memento of your trip.

17:00 Public hot spring

A blissful time in Nasu hot spring baths with a view of the forest

Nasu Hot Spring is a volcanic hot spring brought about by Mt. Chausu, the highest peak in the Nasu mountain range. It is gentle on the skin and comfortably soothes the fatigue of travelers. The indoor hot spring and outdoor hot spring are separated by a single sheet of glass in a sharp, modern design. The view from the outside is sure to draw your gaze.

Main Dining "OTTO SETTE NASU

Enjoy an Italian course dinner filled with seasonal color in the main dining room.

Dinner is served in the main dining room, located in a quiet corner on the first floor of the annex, in the atrium. The menu includes such delicacies as the "Pinzimonio from the Farm," which is a feast for the eyes, and other dishes that are presented in a way that makes the ingredients tasty and enjoyable, and are truly worthy of an evening at a wonderful resort. The wine will be enjoyed as you are intoxicated by the excellence of the local cuisine.

Advance reservations required.

Day 2

08:30 Buffet Restaurant "SHAKI SHAKI

Breakfast on the plateau with crispy fresh vegetables!

The breakfast buffet is a feast for the eyes, with sliced and diced vegetables, fresh fruits, and a wide selection of breads. The small bottles of milk from Morinokino Farm are delicious. Rice and miso soup are also available, making Japanese food lovers happy.

Advance reservations required.
The menu is subject to change depending on the day.

10:00 Agri-Garden

Put on your boots and gloves and join the "Farmer's Lesson

One of the must-do Activities at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu. Experience the necessary farm work of the day, from making fertilizer to sowing seeds and harvesting. Working together with other guests under the supervision of Staff/staff members who are familiar with farming is a fresh and interesting experience. Boots and gloves are available for rent, so you do not need to bring anything.

11:30 Cafe Yumeya in an old private house

Savory homemade galette served in a 150-year-old house

Not far from the hotel, at the end of a narrow path in a wooded area, is a house café. The interior of the renovated old house is decorated with many good old tools such as a thread winder. The galette, baked with locally produced buckwheat flour, comes with a wide variety of toppings. The most popular is the "Galette Country," topped with homemade bacon, a heirloom egg, and Gruyère cheese. There are also other snack-friendly dishes such as salted butter caramel, so you can enjoy it even if you visit the restaurant outside of lunch time. Take-out is also available, and it is best to contact the restaurant in advance.

14:00 NASU FARM VILLAGE

Experience horseback riding on a farm where a refreshing breeze blows through the air.

The ranch is located on a hilly area spreading over Nasu field, which is decorated with rows of cherry trees in spring and metasequoia leaves in fall. Horse trekking, a safe experience even for beginners, allows visitors to ride outside while leisurely swaying on the back of a horse and enjoying the magnificent view of the mountains stretching from the Nikko mountain range to Mount Nasu. There is also a "petting experience" course where you can pull a horse for a walk, brush it, feed it, and so on. There is also a Restaurant on the grounds, where visitors can enjoy a lunch box with vegetable curry, grilled chicken, and other dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Refreshing tea time can be enjoyed with a brown sugar latte or homemade lemonade.

17:30 Buffet Restaurant SHAKI SHAKI

Seasonal Italian buffet, savoring the bounty of the earth

The dinner buffet features cold and hot dishes that bring out the powerful nourishment of vegetables, just like dishes from the Italian countryside. The roasted vegetables with cheese sauce and the main course of roast beef are served individually at your table, and of course, refills are welcome.

Advance reservations required.

21:00 Lounge

Evening conversation in the library-style lounge with subdued lighting

After dinner, take a walk through the quiet forest to the lounge in the annex. The chic interior, with its walls lined with massive bookshelves, is a space where you can relax and unwind. You can pick up a book on nature or food, or just spend time chatting and laughing. You can spend an elegant time as an adult.

Day 3

07:00 Buffet Restaurant "SHAKI SHAKI

Breakfast with a view of the forest

Breakfast is served with fresh vegetables. Please enjoy the morning sun and a healthy morning time. After warming up with breakfast, you are ready to go out for activities and sightseeing.

Advance reservations required.
Pets are not allowed.

09:00 POKO POKO

The morning air in Nasu is exceptional! Depart on a "morning forest walk" with a guide.

After gathering at "POKO POKO," we will go for an awakening stroll. As you step on the fertile soil of the forest and listen to the guide's Staff/staff member talk about the vibrant flora and fauna, you will feel as if you have returned to your childhood. By the end of the tour, you will feel much closer to the forests and nature of Nasu.

12:15 croce - Bakery in the Forest

A popular restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere that looks like something out of a picture book

After taking several turns along a narrow gravel road in the villa area, bathed in the sunlight of the forest, you will arrive at the triangular-roofed store. Open the chic European-style door, and you will find yourself in a nostalgic world of foot-pedal sewing machines and old study desks collected by the owner, who says, "I like old things. The breads in glass cases and baskets range from meal breads to sweet breads. Breads such as "beurre" (natural yeast bread), "walnut and cranberry natural yeast bread" and "square bread" made with Shirakami natural yeast would make great souvenirs. The "cream buns" and "an doughnuts" are ideal for a snack while driving. The small signboard makes it a great bakery to visit, even if you get lost.

13:00 Cheese Garden Nasu Honten

A great spot for lunch and shopping for fashionable souvenirs from Nasu

Along Nasu Kaido, the main street of the Nasu sightseeing route, the store's villa-style entrance is eye-catching. Its signature product, which is so famous that it is called "Imperial Villa Cheesecake" when it comes to Nasu souvenirs, is a gem made by blending several kinds of high-quality cream cheese with a unique recipe and baking it to the perfect degree of perfection. It is made entirely at the company's own factory at the foot of the Nasu Mountain Range. Other recommended items include baked goods made with the finest cheeses, as well as wine and snacks from Japan and other countries.
The store also has a café corner where you can enjoy original sandwiches and pizzas. In addition, at the adjacent "Cafe & Garden Shirasagi-tei," you can enjoy a lunch of special curry and pork cutlet in an elegant atmosphere.

15:00 forest no ranch

Milk from fresh Jersey cows is well known for its flavorful raw milk.

The ranch is located in the northern part of Nasu Town, north of Route 4. The pastureland and pasture buildings are located in the natural mountain terrain, and visitors can see Jersey cows growing up in the pasture up close as they walk along the promenade. The milk and butter produced by this ranch tastes different in each of the four seasons, depending on the feed the cows eat, such as grass and hay. In addition, the milk is pasteurized to maintain a deep, rich flavor similar to that of raw milk. All of the homemade dairy products with which we are so particular are so special and delicious that you will want to buy them as souvenirs to take home (coolers are also available for sale).
In addition to soft-serve ice cream and ice cream, you can enjoy "Morino-Ranch Plate," a lunch featuring meat from Jersey cows and local vegetables, at the adjoining café.

For more information about "Morinokuno Ranch," click here.