List of Hot Springs and Accommodations

The Nishinasuno area, located south of Nasu-Shiobara City, saw the establishment of many farms during the Meiji era's development, and many of the cultural assets from that time are central components of the Japan Heritage site "The Future Envisioned by Meiji Aristocrats: The Romantic Tale of Nasunogahara Development." This area allows visitors to take a historical journey around Japan Heritage sites and enjoy the vast farmland and rural scenery, including Senbonmatsu Farm, where they can interact with animals and enjoy farm cuisine.

This hot springs resort has a history of over 1,200 years, and has been healing many travelers since ancient times. Eleven hot springs are scattered along the Hoki River, which displays the beauty of the valley in all four seasons. From the Meiji to Showa periods, the area was visited by members of the imperial family and famous writers such as Natsume Soseki and Tanizaki Junichiro, and its history remains today. In addition to the hot springs with a variety of water colors and qualities, this hot springs resort is a place where you can refresh both body and mind, with its lush natural scenery, rural landscapes, and gourmet food unique to the highlands.

The Itamuro area is blessed not only with hot springs, but also with the magnificent nature that spreads out at the foot of the Nasu mountain range. There are many places to visit, including the famous Numahara Wetland, the small but graceful Maiden Waterfall, and Kinomata Valley and Gardens, where the lemon-colored waters will cleanse your soul.

那須疏水による開拓事業により開発が進められ、明治中頃の鉄道開通を機に、急速に黒磯が発展を始めました。 また町の東側にある鍋掛には、旧奥州街道が通り松尾芭蕉も奥の細道の道中訪れたとされる句碑が今なお残っています。町の西側にある東那須野（那須塩原）は、東北新幹線の開通により新しい街づくりとして、急成長を遂げております。