Enjoy nature and hot springs! A relaxing day trip from Senbonmatsu Ranch to Shiobara Onsenkyo – a day of healing and gourmet food.
Enjoy a day trip to experience the charms of Nasu-Shiobara, a place that offers nature, gourmet food, and hot springs. After enjoying interacting with animals and having lunch at Senbonmatsu Ranch, savor the autumn foliage, valley scenery, and stroll through the hot spring town of Shiobara Onsenkyo. Spend a relaxing day away from the everyday.
start
10:30
Nasushiobara Station
It is a station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Tohoku Main Line (Utsunomiya Line).
20 minutes
1
11:00 - 12:00
Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch
This farm offers opportunities to interact with six different types of animals (approximately 100 in total), and provides activities for all ages, from children to adults, such as cycling, horseback riding, archery, and mini-golf. The farm shop sells a wide variety of dairy products, including milk produced entirely on the Senbonmatsu Farm.
5 minutes
2
12:00 - 13:00
Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch
A vast site equivalent to 178 Tokyo Domes
At Senbonmatsu Farm, surrounded by abundant nature, you can find a wide selection of carefully selected dairy products made from soil and grass.Their soft serve ice cream, made with high-quality raw milk freshly squeezed from the farm, is one of their proud products.
20 minutes
3
13:20-14:00
Shiobara Monogatari Museum
This tourist information center is located at the entrance to the hot spring town. Inside, you can find exhibits of materials related to famous writers associated with Shiobara, as well as information about the history of the hot spring town. Local specialty products are also sold here.
Cafe Restaurant Yoto
A locally produced restaurant with a panoramic view of the Hoki River
This restaurant offers a panoramic view of the Hokigawa Valley, with its fresh greenery in spring and autumn foliage. Guests can relax in the spacious restaurant, enjoying seasonal Western cuisine made with fresh vegetables sourced from the attached farm shop and local specialties.
0 minutes
4
14:00-14:30
Crimson Suspension Bridge
A red bridge spans the Shiobara Gorge. Surrounded by a beautiful stream and lush greenery, visitors can enjoy the ever-changing natural scenery throughout the seasons. In particular, the autumn foliage is at its peak, vividly coloring the entire gorge.
10 minutes
5
14:40-15:10
Nanatsuiwa Garden Footbath
Located at the foot of the Nanatsuiwa Suspension Bridge, this foot bath uses the abundant hot spring water of Shiobara Onsen.
Utilizing the abundant hot spring water of Shiobara Onsen, this footbath was opened in the spring of 2002 as Tochigi Prefecture's first footbath. Located at the foot of the Nanatsuiwa Suspension Bridge, this footbath is perfect for stopping by on a hike or while waiting for a bus.
Nanatsuiwa Suspension Bridge
An 87-meter-long bridge spanning the Hoki River
It was named after the Seven Rocks that are nearby. The bridge is painted with imitation wood and the floorboards are also made of wood, ensuring harmony with the surrounding scenery. The Shiobara Onsen Visitor Center, which introduces the natural beauty of Shiobara, is located nearby.
10 minutes
6
15:20-15:50
Momiji Valley Suspension Bridge
This 320-meter-long suspension bridge spans the Shiobara Dam Lake. It offers panoramic views of the majestic mountains and the lake, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of each season, from the fresh greenery of spring and the vibrant autumn foliage to the snowy landscapes of winter. Crossing the bridge, you'll feel the refreshing breeze and experience the sheer scale of nature.
half an hour
goal
16:30
Nasushiobara Station
It is a station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Tohoku Main Line (Utsunomiya Line).
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