Announcement of Winter Illumination Viewing Bus Tour

🚌GOLDEN NIGHT TOUR🚌

✨ Free bus monitor tour to be held!

A “Golden Night Tour” bus service is now running to take you around the illuminations!

We’re hosting a special monitor tour (Golden Night Tour) departing from and returning to JR Nasushiobara Station, taking you to beautiful illumination spots throughout the city! This time, we’ll be operating a “pub bus” where you can enjoy food and drinks on board!

This bus tour offers a unique experience, allowing you to enjoy delicious cuisine while admiring a dazzling array of illuminations.

Especially during this cold season, let’s enjoy a warm and uplifting moment. How about reminiscing about the past year while enjoying delicious food and conversation on the bus?

Enjoy a relaxing and fun time creating new memories amidst the sparkling illuminations. We look forward to your participation.

Regarding participation in the monitor tour

〇Dates: November 27th (Fri) & 28th (Sat), December 4th (Fri) & 5th (Sat), 2026 (4 days total) 〇Operating hours: 16:30 - 19:20 *The tour departs from and returns to JR Nasushiobara Station, and will tour the city's illuminations by medium-sized bus. 〇Eligibility: 20 years of age or older *Alcohol will be served on the bus, so applications are limited to those 20 years of age or older. 〇Capacity: 24 people *Reservations are prioritized, but same-day participation is possible if there are seats available. 〇Participation fee: Free *As this is a monitor tour, you will be required to complete a questionnaire at the end.

JR Nasushiobara Station ⇔ Shiobara Onsen Route

〇Dates: November 27th (Fri), 28th (Sat), December 4th (Fri), 5th (Sat), 2026 (4 days total) 〇Meeting Point: JR Nasushiobara Station West Exit Bus Stop, meet at 16:20, depart at 16:30; Nasu Mid City Hotel, meet at 16:30, depart at 16:35 〇Itinerary: 16:40-16:50 Schellenbaum Kuroiso Store, 17:10-17:20 Nasu Paradise Village, 17:40-18:00 Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch, 18:30-18:45 Shiobara Monogatari Museum, Beni no Tsuribashi Bridge, 19:20 Arrive at JR Nasushiobara Station West Exit

Limited time offer on Saturday, November 28th! Route between Shiobara Onsen area and Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch.

This is a special route from Shiobara Onsen to the illuminations at Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch. 〇Meeting Place/Departure Time 20:00 Hotel New Shiobara 20:10 Hotel New Momiji 20:20 Yutoriro Nasu Shiobara 20:30 Itoen Hotel Shiobara 〇Illumination Stroll 20:40-20:50 Shiobara Monogatari-kan Beni no Tsuribashi (Warm stewed offal will be served) 21:20-21:30 Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch (Hot cocoa will be served) 〇Disbandment Place/Time 22:10 Hotel New Shiobara 22:20 Hotel New Momiji 22:30 Yutoriro Nasu Shiobara 22:40 Itoen Hotel Shiobara

Schellenbaum Kuroiso Store

Schellenbaum Kuroiso, a beloved local bakery that uses homemade yeast, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is becoming more popular than ever. They offer a wide variety of breads, from colorful Danish pastries generously filled with seasonal fruits to authentic French bread baked in a German oven. They also have popular standard sweets and seasonal cakes, so you can discover new deliciousness every time you visit. What's more, it's a popular spot known to those in the know for its illuminations! During the Christmas season, the area around the shop is enveloped in dazzling lights. You can enjoy delicious bread in the private eat-in space or inside the shop while enjoying the fantastic illuminations. And, a bakery that also serves fried chicken!? For this tour, we've prepared "Zangi," a specialty of Hokkaido! The crispy coating and juicy meat are irresistible, making it a perfect snack or accompaniment to drinks. Delicious bread and sweets, sparkling illuminations, and exquisite Zangi. Please enjoy Schellenbaum Kuroiso store, which is filled with delightful things to brighten the start of your journey!

Nasu Paradise Village

Nasu Paradise Village is a food complex featuring 12 unique restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Italian, ethnic, and Tex-Mex, as well as sweets, bread, and coffee. It's a place where people of all ages, from children to seniors, can enjoy delicious food. The vibrant decorations that change with the seasons are another of its attractions. There are also terrace seats where you can dine with your dog, and a hotel is located on the second floor. This time, the highlight is the illuminations that brilliantly decorate the entire facility! Centered around a large Christmas tree towering in the courtyard, the unique Christmas decorations at each store create a magical winter atmosphere. Find your favorite tree and enjoy taking commemorative photos. And this time's special gourmet treat is oden made with local Shiobara radish, prepared by Gonpachi, a restaurant located within the facility! The radish, soaked in plenty of broth, is so flavorful that one bite will fill you with savory goodness and warm your heart. Enjoy this local flavor as you stroll through the winter illuminations.

Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch

Surrounded by abundant nature and history, Senbonmatsu Ranch is an experiential facility where you can enjoy a full day of ranch fun, such as interacting with animals and horseback riding. Last October, the facility underwent a major renovation, transforming it into an even more attractive spot! With approximately 450 kinds of souvenirs available, including the ranch's own original dairy products, handmade sweets and snacks, local specialties, and meat products, you can enjoy shopping to your heart's content. The highlight of winter is the fantastical illumination themed around white. Centered around the brightly shining symbol tree, a beautiful world of light unique to Senbonmatsu Ranch unfolds. The walking paths within the ranch are also adorned with sparkling lights, allowing you to encounter a romantic winter ranch landscape with every step. We have prepared "HOT Milk Cocoa" made with Senbonmatsu milk! Take a moment to relax with a warm cup made with the ranch's proud milk. While warming yourself from the inside out, please enjoy the scenery and illuminations unique to Senbonmatsu Ranch in winter.

Shiobara Monogatari Museum: Crimson Suspension Bridge

The "Crimson Suspension Bridge" is a representative scenic spot of the Shiobara Onsen area. It is said to have been named after the way the maple trees along the river turn a fiery red. At night, the trees are lit up, and the illuminated autumn leaves create a fantastical scene. You can enjoy a romantic and beautiful night view that is quite different from the daytime. It is one of Shiobara's unique charms that you can encounter a spectacular view woven by abundant nature, even though it is in the heart of the town. And to conclude the tour, we will have piping hot motsu stew at Aozora Shokudo! It is the perfect dish to warm both your body and soul on a cold night, so please enjoy a moment that will satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

The dishes we offer!!

We have prepared piping hot dishes that each restaurant is proud of. Schellenbaum: Zangi Paradise Village Gonpachi: Oden Senbonmatsu Farm: Hot wine or hot milk cocoa Aozora Shokudo: Motsu stew

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