A half-day drive through culture and nature, visiting Nogi Shrine and Kuroiso Cafes
This is a driving course that lets you enjoy the history, nature, and cafe culture of Nasu-Shiobara in one day. You will visit Nogi Shrine, which enshrines great figures from the Meiji era, and the lush green scenery of the Oyama area that unfolds along the approach to the shrine. You will also visit popular cafes and general stores around Kuroiso Station. This is a short trip that is typical of Nasu-Shiobara, where you can spend a peaceful and quality time.
start
10:00
Nasushiobara Station
It is a station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Tohoku Main Line (Utsunomiya Line).
15 minutes
1
10:15-10:55
Nogi Shrine
This shrine enshrines Nogi Maresuke, a Meiji era military officer. The grounds are surrounded by a quiet forest and are majestic, with the wooden shrine building and the approach lined with beautiful cedar trees. You can spend a peaceful time here while feeling the history of Nasu-Shiobara.
5 minutes
2
11:00-11:40
Oyama Approach
Oyama Sando is a quiet tree-lined path surrounded by green trees. The natural scenery changes beautifully with each season, and just walking along it will soothe your soul. The surrounding area is also home to Nogi Shrine and the lush scenery of Nasunohara, making it a great place to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Many people visit during the autumn foliage season, when the leaves turn red.
15 minutes
3
11:55-13:30
Kuroiso Station area (around CAFE SHOZO)
Kuroiso is the birthplace of Nasu-Shiobara's cafe culture. It's a fashionable area lined with shops selling miscellaneous goods and bakeries, including CAFE SHOZO. You can spend a relaxing time enjoying lunch or tea time.
15 minutes
4
13:45-15:00
Roadside Station Meiji no Mori Kuroiso
This roadside station is surrounded by the rural landscape of Nasunohara. It stocks fresh local vegetables, souvenirs, and dairy products, and is adjacent to the Meiji-era Nasu Villa of Aoki Shuzo. You can also enjoy a stroll through the gardens, filled with seasonal flowers. It's the perfect place to end your trip with some shopping.
20 minutes
goal
15:20
Nasushiobara Station
It is a station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Tohoku Main Line (Utsunomiya Line).
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