Overview
The Nasu Highlands spread across the southern foothills of Mount Nasu in the north of Tochigi Prefecture. Gentle slopes stretch from the Mount Nasu side, at over a thousand meters, down to around 300 meters where National Route 4 passes, creating a grand landscape. Counted among the "Tochigi no Hyakusama," it is a highland resort representative of Tochigi.
Highlights
- ●Gentle slopes spreading south of Mount Nasu
- ●A highland zone at about 1,050 meters
- ●A site counted among the Tochigi no Hyakusama
- ●The northwestern ridge continuing to the Kashi Highlands
History
The Nasu Highlands are foothill terrain where gentle slopes spread from the Mount Nasu area at over a thousand meters down to around 300 meters, where the Tohoku Main Line and National Route 4 run. It is counted as one of the "Tochigi no Hyakusama," a selection of Tochigi's noted sights and specialties.
Access
It is located in the town of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture. Slopes spread from a highland zone at about 1,050 meters down to the foothills, where the Tohoku Main Line and National Route 4 pass. Please check a map or official information for specific routes.
Best season
Summer, when you can enjoy the cool highland air, or the daytime of autumn when the foothills turn color, is recommended for comfortably taking in the views of the gentle slopes.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Ascend to the Nasu Highlands from the Tohoku Main Line and Route 4 at the foot
- 2Take in highland views over the gentle slopes
- 3Enjoy a drive or walk with the foothills of Mount Nasu in view
- 4Continue toward Nasunogahara across the Nakagawa River
Did you know?
💡 It borders Nasunogahara across the Nakagawa River, and its northwestern side continues on to the Kashi Highlands in Fukushima Prefecture.
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