Local Guide
Sweets in Nasu Highlands to stop by even if it's not time for a snack

Sweets that will satisfy both your heart and your stomach. Nasu Kogen is dotted with stores that offer gelato, cakes, and Japanese sweets that make the most of locally grown seasonal produce. Here are some of the stores where you can find exciting flavors. Let's go out for sweets!

Handmade by the ranch, exquisite cheesecake

Melting snow in Nasu
Melting snow in Nasu" 330 yen

Cheesecake Factory, located at the foot of the Nasu mountain range, is a must-see if you are looking for cheese in Nasu. Their most popular item, "Nasu no Yukimelto," is a rare cheesecake in a cup. It has a rich and refreshing flavor. The secret to its delicious taste is that the raw milk produced on the family's own pasture is kneaded by hand, without using machines. The natural and fresh taste of the fresh, home-produced milk is popular among men and women of all ages, with many customers buying in bulk.

The view of Mt. Chausu and Mt. Asahi from the ranch is also exceptional!

The woody interior of the store gives you the feeling of being in a mountain lodge in the Nasu mountain range.
The woody interior of the store gives you the feeling of being in a mountain lodge in the Nasu mountain range.

The store offers not only souvenir shopping, but also an eat-in area. The warmth of the wooden interior is cozy, but you should definitely sit down on the terrace or on the lawn. Cows graze peacefully in the adjoining pasture, and Mt. Early visit is recommended, as the mountain ridge is shaded after noon and products are sometimes sold out. The natural cheese "Nasu no Daichi", handmade with 100% freshly squeezed homemade milk, and the soft-serve ice cream sold from spring to fall are also excellent.

Local Guide Comment
Located slightly away from the center of Nasu, a family-run ranch spreads out in front of the store. Soft ice cream and cheesecake made with fresh milk from the ranch are popular. The terrace seats overlook the ranch and Mt. Nasu, creating a peaceful atmosphere typical of Nasu.
Cheesecake Factory MANIWAFARM
  • Address 4525 Toyohara Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 20 min. by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business Hours 11:00-17:00 (10:00-10:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
  • Closed Thursdays
  • TEL 0287-77-0534
  • Parking Free of charge

Italian gelato store located along Nasu Family Road

In the foreground on the left is the
In the foreground on the left is the "2 Selections" of "Lychee Milk & Cassis Orange" for 420 yen.

Upon entering the store, you will be greeted by a showcase full of colorful gelato. There are always 34 flavors available, ranging from Japanese flavors such as "Kintoki Matcha" and "Murasaki Imo An" to standard flavors such as "Choco & Mint" and "Caramel Biscuit. Flavors change with the seasons. The menu is constantly being developed by the owner, and the selection evolves according to popularity. Many people visit the store regardless of the season, as it is easy to stop by when you feel like having something sweet while driving.

Sweets lovers can enjoy three kinds of gelato at once at "3 Select

A prize is given to the winner of 34 kinds of gelato. Inside the store is a photo of the 2,400th person to achieve this goal!
A prize is given to the winner of 34 kinds of gelato. Inside the store is a photo of the 2,400th person to achieve this goal!

There are three ordering patterns available, from "1 select" to "2 select" to "3 select" where you can order one type or three types at once (only "1 select" is available for take-out). If you have a hard time deciding which one you want, we recommend the "3 Select," which offers more variety than the others.
In addition to gelato, the store also sells sundries purchased in southern Europe. Check out the sundries as well, which you may want to buy as souvenirs to take home.

Local Guide Comment
A wide selection of 34 kinds of gelato is available for your enjoyment. The best part of the experience is choosing the right one for you. With so many flavors to choose from, you are sure to find the one you want.
Rossi
  • Address 1209-1 Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 20 min. by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business hours Open 10:00-17:00
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0287-76-7335
  • Parking Free of charge

The sweetness of pancakes and the warmth of the space will heal you from the bottom of your heart

The simple space with a wood-burning stove provides a Scandinavian atmosphere. Pets are welcome on the terrace.
The simple space with a wood-burning stove provides a Scandinavian atmosphere. Pets are welcome on the terrace.

Located in the "Finnish Forest" in Nasu, the cafe is a pure white building surrounded by trees. In a space with a Scandinavian atmosphere, popular pancakes with a fluffy and moist texture await you.
The store's signature menu item, "buttermilk pancakes," was created through a trial-and-error process to create a fluffy texture using a unique formula. Pancakes are made to order, mixed with flour, and served freshly cooked on a special griddle. Please visit the restaurant to see how each pancake is carefully prepared.

Fluffy pancakes with a special fluffy flavor to be enjoyed with the delicious natural air of Nasu.

Special Cream Pancake + Homemade Strawberry Sauce + Fresh Strawberry Topping
Special Cream Pancake + Homemade Strawberry Sauce + Fresh Strawberry Topping" 1,824 yen.

The cream is pure fresh cream, and the eggs and milk are made from Nasu and local ingredients. The "Classic Buttermilk Pancakes (Plain)" (1,056 yen) topped with rare calpis butter has a refreshing taste because the pancakes themselves are not too sweet. For a hearty meal, we recommend the "Special Fresh Cream Pancake" topped with fresh cream and ice cream. We also recommend adding homemade jam or any other toppings you like to make your own pancakes.

Local Guide Comment
The seasonal pancakes are gorgeous and very attractive. Enjoying pancakes on the terrace while breathing in the green air is a blissful experience. It is a very popular restaurant, so be sure to come with plenty of time to enjoy your pancakes.
Finnish Forest Forest VoiVoi
  • Address 2730-7 Takaku Ooaza Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 20 min. by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kuroiso/Nasu Kogen Station, get off at "Kamishinya" and walk 2 minutes.
  • Business Hours 11:00～16:00 (L.O.15:30)
    Business hours are subject to change, so please check the website.
  • Regular holiday Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • TEL 0287-73-8582
  • Parking Free of charge

A rich green tea parfait that is pleasing to the eye and expresses the nature of Nasu

Matcha Parfait
Matcha Parfait" 1,320 yen. The top of the parfait depicts white clouds floating in the mountains of Nasu.

This confectionery store makes its own unique "nihonkashi" that combines tradition and novelty. The store is named after the image of clouds boiling up from the foothills of the mountains of Nikko and Nasu and rising into the sky. The confections and sweets are also created on the theme of Japan's beautiful nature. The "Matcha Parfait," a regular menu item at the Japanese-style café attached to the restaurant, is a multi-layered representation of the clouds floating over the mountains of Nasu and the nature of Nasu field that spreads out below them. The parfait is a sweet for adults with a hint of bitterness, consisting of matcha gelato, homemade bean paste, matcha kuzu pudding, and other ingredients.

After taking a breather, you can get some sweets as a souvenir on your way home.

The café space inside the store. A calm space with a Japanese atmosphere.
The café space inside the store. A calm space with a Japanese atmosphere.

Other sweets such as cakes and dumplings are also available at the cafe. The counter seating by the window is a space where you can enjoy Japanese sweets while appreciating the four seasons. It is also recommended for solo customers who want to spend time in a relaxed atmosphere. The store is also lined with "nihon kashi" (Japanese sweets). After your café time, check out the souvenir corner here. You can buy quality souvenirs such as "Banrai" milk buns, "Tanabikikikan" Japanese yokan, "Mugikoro" cookies, etc., which will be appreciated by everyone from the elderly to children.

Local Guide Comment
Many of the items on the café menu change with the seasons, so you will want to visit again and again. The "1mm Mont Blanc" for fall and winter is very popular for its delicate taste of chestnut paste from Ibaraki Prefecture squeezed into a 1mm slice.
Nihon Kashiun IZU
  • Address 1-3 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Business Hours 10:00-16:00
  • Closed Open daily, but may be closed on Thursdays from January to the end of February.
    For the latest information, please refer to the official Instagram.
  • TEL 0287-73-8828
  • Parking Free of charge

Additive-free cakes served in a log house on the plateau

The store's best seller is the shortcake, which is simple but full of attention to detail.
The store's best seller is the shortcake, which is simple but full of attention to detail.

Atelier Satou and Vanilla is a confectionery store that also sells gelato at an adjacent store. The concept is "a cake shop that makes you want to go all the way to a log house surrounded by nature". They believe that good taste is a matter of course, and they make completely additive-free cakes using safe ingredients that children and the elderly can eat with peace of mind. The chef, who worked as a pastry chef at a famous hotel in Tokyo, has confidently offered a variety of cakes, all of which have been developed to the utmost of taste. The shortcake, which is said to be a test of his skills, is made with minimal flour, and the sponge and whipped cream melt smoothly in the mouth, creating an impressive taste.

Gelato with the delicious taste of carefully selected ingredients

Gelato
Gelato "Sarunashi" for 450 yen. Made with sarunashi (sarunashi) from Tamagawa Village in Fukushima Prefecture, a famous production area.

The adjacent "Additive-free Nasu Gelato" is also a gelato specialty store that focuses on completely additive-free products. The store offers about 14 varieties of gelato, with such oddities as "mulberry leaf" and "sarunashi (monkey pear)" attracting visitors' attention. Among them, the gelato made from "Sarunashi," a rare fruit that is the original species of kiwifruit, has a light aftertaste with a refreshing sourness and a hint of sweetness that spreads on the palate. You can enjoy the fresh sweet and sour taste of the fruit. Both stores offer sweets that maximize the deliciousness of the ingredients. We hope you will take the "trouble" to visit both shops and enjoy their sweets.

Local Guide Comment
The chef himself comes up with the menu of cakes and gelato based on his own vision of what he would like to taste. The sweets reflect the chef's keen sensibility, as he carefully selects ingredients that match those tastes.
Atelier Satou and Vanilla and Nasu Highlands Store
  • Address 5730 Kaminodai, Takaku-ko, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Hours of Operation 10:00-17:30
  • Regular holiday Closed on Tuesdays, open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday.
  • TEL 0287-74-2025
  • Parking Free of charge
Atelier Satou and Vanilla and Nasu Highlands Store
  • Address 5730 Kaminodai, Takaku-ko, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Hours of Operation 10:00-17:30
  • Regular holiday Closed on Tuesdays, open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday.
  • TEL 0287-74-2025
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo *Other store information is the same as that of "Atelier Satou and Vanilla and Nasu Highlands Store"

The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.