Kanto · Nasu, Tochigi

♨ Nasu Yumoto Onsen

Home of the historic Shika-no-yu bathhouse, high on the slopes of Mt. Nasu.

Day trip from Tokyo

Quick facts

Location: Nasu, Tochigi (Kanto region)
Water type: Sulfur spring
Tattoos: Check ahead with each bath
Directions: Open in Google Maps

The water

Mainly hydrogen sulphide (sulphur) springs and acidic alum springs. Each spring in the Nasu area is different, which makes bath-hopping fun.

History

Tradition says Kano Saburo Yukihiro discovered the Shika-no-yu ('deer bath') spring in 630. Nara-era records of 738 show an official travelling to bathe at 'Nasu no yu'. The poet Matsuo Basho visited the nearby Sessho-seki stone in the Edo era.

Getting there

From: Tokyo
Route: JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Nasu-Shiobara, then Kanto bus to Nasu Yumoto
Time: about 75 min by shinkansen, then about 50 min by bus
JR Pass: Shinkansen covered; Kanto bus not covered.

Check current timetables and fares before you travel.

Famous for (meibutsu)

Tochigi strawberries (food): Japan's top strawberry prefecture
Nasu dairy (food): milk and cheese from the Nasu highlands

Plan your trip: tours & day trips near Nasu

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