An exciting 2-day/1-night agricultural experience for parents and children to enjoy together at "Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu"|Recommended Model Course
I want my children to have lots of contact with the great outdoors and have rich experiences such as farming. We recommend "Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu" where you can have various Experiences with kind Staff/staff members in the Property surrounded by forests and rivers. Whether it is participating in work in the rice paddies or fields, or going into the forest with an adventurous mission, there are plenty of activities to enjoy Nasu's nature to the fullest. The fact that you can participate in these activities with nothing at all is also a great point for those traveling with children, who have a hard time managing their time and preparing their luggage.
Why not plan a wonderful road trip, using the model schedule for 2 days and 1 night as a guide, to fully enjoy the activities and stop by some of Nasu's unique spots on the way to and from the tour?
Points of the model course
- Lunch carried by a 1/5th scale SL
- Snacks of the very popular new "Butter's Cousin
- Experience to interact with animals in the nature.
Day 1
Nasu I.C.
Approx. 6 min. by car
12:00 Restaurant Steam Train
Children will love the lunch carried by a D51 locomotive!
Children's eyes light up as the sound of a locomotive echoes through the Restaurant.
This Property is located along the "Rindo Line," and is lined with electric locomotives and buildings modeled after station buildings. A railroad track runs through the center of the Restaurant, and a D51 locomotive, one-fifth the size of the real locomotive, delivers your order to your table. The seats are equipped with station name displays for the Tohoku Main Line and Yamanote Line, as well as railroad signals, giving the restaurant a realistic feel. The menu includes a hamburger steak, an omelette, and a "kid's lunch," as well as a "marbled steak," which is well known for its delicious taste.
- Restaurant Steam Qi Kikansha
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24-2 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
10:00-19:00 (L.O.18:50)
No holidays
0287-62-3078
Approximately 2 minutes by car
14:30 Butter Cousin
Snack time in Nasu is all about new waffle-like snacks!
Butter's Cousin" - 3 pieces per box, 864 yen. It is fun to compare milk flavor, chocolate flavor, red bean butter flavor, etc.
A white container with the words "GOOD NEWS" on it is a landmark. These sweets are very popular as Nasu souvenirs, and there are days when people line up even before the store opens. The appeal of these sweets is the new texture of the milk-like caramel jam made mainly from fat-free milk and sandwiched between buttery gaufre (waffle) dough. In Nasu, where there are many dairy farmers, the development of this product was inspired by the desire to use the nonfat milk left over from making butter in a delicious and waste-free way. Under the supervision of the chef of a restaurant in Yoyogi-Hachiman, Tokyo, this sweet was created through a process of trial and error.
Donuts and other items are also sold in the store. You can enjoy your snack time at the eat-in space with a drink.
- Butter Cousin
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2905-25 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
9:00-17:00
2nd Thursday of the month
0287-62-2100
Approx. 12 minutes by car
15:00 Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu
Comfortable resort where you can easily Experience farming
The first "agriturismo resort" in Japan where visitors can experience seasonal farming. On the 140,000-square-meter property with beautiful pristine forests and streams, you can enjoy a fulfilling hotel stay with activities that kids can easily participate in, and meals that make the most of rich local ingredients.
Recommended Guest room Annex Deluxe Garden
Guest rooms are available in the main building, a sophisticated building set amid lush foliage, and the annex, located by the river, which offers a more natural setting. For families, we recommend the "Annex Deluxe Garden," which can accommodate up to four people, making it convenient for travelers with infants or three generations.
15:30 POKO POKO Play Area
Play on the 6.5-meter-high net playground equipment or in the ball pool.
Sofas surround the playground equipment, so parents can relax and watch over their children.
On the way from the main building to the annex, you will see three "poko poko" roofs. The "play area" in this "POKO POKO" is a space where parents can play together with ceiling-high net play equipment, a ball pool, and bouldering. Even on rainy days, you can have fun here.
16:00 POKO POKO
Search for treasures in the forest with the "Forest Treasure Hunt" Activity!
Even adults can return to their childhood memories with this exciting Activity!
With a "treasure list" of things to look for in the forest and a basket in hand, go into nature. The children search for "treasures in the forest," paying attention to things they would normally miss, such as the tips of plant branches and the soil under their feet. Families compete with each other to see how many treasures they can find.
17:30 Buffet Restaurant SHAKI SHAKI
A satisfying buffet dinner featuring Italian cuisine with vegetables as the main ingredient.
The interior is decorated with vegetable motifs, creating a casual and fun atmosphere.
Located next to Reception, "SHAKI SHAKI" is an Italian buffet restaurant that makes full use of the flavors of fresh vegetables and quality ingredients. There are also fried foods that children love, French fries, curry for children, and a variety of sweets such as soft-serve ice cream.
Advance reservations required.
20:00 Public hot spring
Take a relaxing soak in Nasu hot spring to reset your fatigue from Activity.
Outdoor hot spring, where you can even hear the sounds of creatures of the night
After dinner, go to the Public hot spring on the floor below the Restaurant. The hot springs of Nasu have been loved by many people since ancient times, and are volcanic hot springs brought about by Mt. It is soft to the touch, easy to bathe in, and warms the body well. There is also an Outdoor hot spring facing the forest, where the night breeze is exceptionally comfortable.
Day 2
07:00 Buffet Restaurant "SHAKI SHAKI
Breakfast of fresh vegetables to wake up your body with energy!
The bright, glass-walled interior offers a panoramic view of the forest in the morning
The morning buffet offers a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, petit buns, and Japanese dishes that will make you want to eat more and more. It is also nice to be able to taste local delicacies such as Jersey milk in small bottles delivered from the farm and rusks from "Butter's Cousin".
Advance reservations required.
08:15 POKO POKO
Try your hand at making a fire while learning the wisdom of the lumberjacks from the past.
Children quickly learn how to use the old tools of daily life, which they do not have the opportunity to use nowadays, and become proficient at using them.
Experience making a fire using firewood and matches. Participants will pick up "secret materials" in the forest to use as igniters, and learn how to assemble the wood to make a fire. Many "first time" experiences await you, such as rubbing matches, using a blowtorch, and splitting firewood.
09:00 POKO POKO
Morning forest walk" to discover new charms of nature in satoyama
The cool air and chirping birds make you want to take a deep breath.
A friendly Staff/staff member guides you on a walking tour from the Property's forest to the farm. The forest in the morning is beautiful with greenery and flowers, and is filled with the sounds of birds. After participating in this tour, you will feel much closer to nature.
10:00 Agri-Garden
Farmer's Lesson", the most enjoyable Experience of the trip!
Boots and gloves for both children and adults are available for rent, so you don't need to bring anything!
Activities at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu are definitely worth experiencing. Held at the onsite farm, which grows more than 120 varieties of vegetables and herbs annually, you can Experience the necessary farm work of the day, from making fertilizer to sowing seeds and harvesting. Staff/staff members give lessons slowly, so even small children can participate safely.
12:00 poko poko
Handmade hot food tastes the best. Making stone oven pizza
One piece of pizza is enough for 1.5 people. Pizza made by yourself is exceptionally delicious!
Pizza making is a fun experience, with chewy dough spread by hand and toppings such as vegetables and mozzarella cheese. Baking the pizza in a stone kiln at a temperature of approximately 480 degrees Celsius at one go creates a savory pizza with the concentrated flavor of the vegetables. You can enjoy freshly baked pizza at the cafe in "POKO POKO.
Approximately 9 min. by car
13:35 Nasu Rice Bakery
Rice bread made with rice flour and raw milk from Nasu
From left to right: "Rice Bread Black Bean Kinako Cream Sandwich," "Green Tea Rice Bread An An Sandwich," and "Rice Bread Choco Crunch Sandwich
Across the street from the Nasu Stained Glass Museum, this rice-flour bread store stands in a location surrounded by lush greenery. Each loaf is handmade from "Asahi no Yume," rice produced in Nasu by the owner's family, and raw milk sterilized at low temperature in the store. The bread made with more than 80% rice flour has a fluffy and chewy texture. In addition to the "rice bread," which allows you to simply taste the deliciousness of the flour, there are 4 to 50 varieties available daily, including side dish bread with sausages and vegetables produced in Nasu. You can also buy coffee or soft-serve ice cream to go with the bread and enjoy it on the terrace outside the store.
- Rice bakery in Nasu
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1579-330 Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
9:00-16:00 (close when sold out)
Open daily (March-November), Wednesdays (December-February)
0287-74-3272
Approximately 17 minutes by car
14:30 Nasu Animal Kingdom
Zoo with more than 600 animals from all over the world
Camel Ride" is a ride on a camel while touching the camel's hump. 1,000 yen per lap.
The zoo offers a variety of experiences, including petting and feeding, as well as tours in the clean air and greenery of the vast grounds, which are divided into two zones: "Kingdom Town," where almost all routes are covered, even in the middle of summer or rain, and "Kingdom Farm," where visitors can observe dynamic animals in action. There are also many events such as performances by fur seals, hawks and eagles, and penguin feeding, so it is recommended to check the times as you go around. Visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the Nasu Highlands by riding the "Kingdom Lift" located inside the Kingdom.
Baby strollers are allowed in the Kingdom, with some exceptions. There are three nursing rooms and a diaper changing area.
- Nasu Animal Kingdom
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1042-1 Oshima, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
Varies by day, so check the calendar on the website.
Varies according to the month, so check the calendar on the website.
Adults 2,600 yen, children (3 years old to elementary school students) 1,200 yen
Adults 2,000 yen, children (3 years old to elementary school students) 1,000 yen in winter
0287-77-1110



