1. Tour the villas of Meiji aristocrats that remain in Nasunogahara
Duration: 1 day
Genkan who led the Meiji Restoration and the aristocratic class who held important positions in the Meiji government.
The villas built by the nobility on farms quietly speak to the admiration of European culture and the passion of modern nation-building that the former farmers had.
2. Exploring Nasunogahara
Duration: 1 day
Nasunogahara has been created by the history of uninterrupted reclamation since the Meiji era. Today, visitors to this land can experience the beauty of each season, play in nature, and enjoy the blessings of the earth.
3. Experiencing Japanese Heritage and Local History and Literature
Duration: 1 day
With a history of more than 600 years, the Zen temple of the Soto sect "Daioji", which has been designated as a national important cultural property, and the history of Shiobara Onsen, which was loved by writers such as Soseki Natsume and Akiko Yosano, are introduced in "Shiobara Mono". It will be a course that touches on the cultural assets that make up Japan Heritage and local history, such as the storytelling hall.
4. Stroll around Nishinasuno Station to enjoy the historic sites of Iwao Oyama and Maresuke Nogi and the idyllic scenery (Nature Fureai Shogun Route)
Duration: about 3.5 hours
Visit historic sites associated with Iwao Oyama, who had a farm in Nasunogahara and pioneered it, and Maresuke Nogi, who built a villa in this area and interacted closely with the locals. You can enjoy
5. Go around the highland resort and the retro-modern townscape (you can use the bus to go around)
Duration: 1 day
It will be a course that goes around "the nature and art of Nasu, known as a highland resort" and "the retro-modern Kuroiso station area where retro shops that make you feel the Meiji and Showa eras and shops that are arranged in a modern style are scattered". .
6. [Sweets cycling course 1] Challenge the slopes! ! Satoyama Sweets Ride
Duration: about 1 hour 15 minutes
Farm road course with ups and downs. If you have time, try the Terayama Dam Course! !
Distance: 19.5km Difficulty: ★★
7. [Sweets Cycling Course 2] Let's go a little farther! Yuru Pota Sweets Ride
Duration: about 1 hour 20 minutes
The view of Mt. Takahara seen from afar is the best! ! 58 LOHAS KITCHEN has lots of animals♪
Distance: 20.3km Difficulty: ★★
8. [Sweets cycling course 3] Easy cycling ♪ Town riding sweets ride
Duration: about 40 minutes
Enjoy sweets in Yaita city. You can also enjoy the scenery according to the season. Be careful not to eat too much! !
Distance: 9.7km Difficulty: ★
9. (Shiobara Hot Spring Village) Journey around historical sites of Meiji aristocrats ~Shiobara Hot Springs~
Duration: 1 day
A journey through the history of the reclamation of Nasunogahara.
The goal is the Shiobara hot spring village, which boasts a history of 1200 years. With more than 150 hot spring sources, let's soothe the fatigue of your trip in this famous hot spring that has been loved by literary figures since ancient times.
10. (Itamuro hot spring village) Journey around historical sites of the Meiji aristocrats ~Itamuro hot spring~
Duration: 1 day
A journey through the history of the reclamation of Nasunogahara.
The goal is Itamuro Onsenkyo, where modern art works are scattered while retaining the old-fashioned atmosphere. Let's soothe the fatigue of the trip at the hot spring cure village where the nostalgia and the new are in harmony.
11.Nasu Canal/Nasunogahara Reclamation Romance I
Duration: 3.5 hours to 5.0 hours
Feel the romance of the Meiji era by visiting large-scale farms privately invested by Meiji aristocrats, the Nasu Canal, which was used to irrigate Nasunogahara, natural forests and hills that retain the atmosphere of those days, and visiting Western-style villas of the nobility. can learn On the other hand, popular sweets and cafes are also scattered, and the course setting of the topic suddenly.
*This course starts at Nasunogahara Park (a large-scale park in the northern part of the prefecture).
12. Exploring vestiges of the old Oshu Highway I
Duration: 3.5 hours to 5.0 hours
From the park along the Yozasagawa River in front of Kurodahara Station, you can experience places related to Yamada Farm, and post haiku in places related to Matsuo Basho. Visit the world-famous Kengo Kuma-designed architecture, visit temples related to the castle town, and take a lunch break at a roadside station. A course that touches the history and culture that traces the vestiges of the old Oshu Kaido.
*The starting place of this course is "Yosasagawa Fureai Park".
13. Otawara Takukon Monument and Shichifukujin Tour
Duration: 3.5 hours to 5.0 hours
While enjoying the Japanese Heritage Takukon Monument and the scenery of Yamizo in the area, a part of the "Otawara Shichifukujin Meguri" is a course where you cycle around shrines, temples, and Shichifukujin in order. The Seven Lucky Gods have the benefit of "removing seven misfortunes and bestowing seven happiness", and red stamps can be collected as a commemoration (for a limited time only). You will also visit the Miyakotanago habitat on the way.
*This course starts at Roadside Station Nasu Yoichi no Sato.
14. Apple Road Fast, Follow in the Footsteps of "Takeshi Yaita" I
Duration: 2.0 hours to 3.0 hours
A course for beginners that consists of roads with few ups and downs and nice views. At the Nagai apple complex halfway through the course, you can purchase apples from Yaita, which are registered as a Japanese heritage. At Michi-no-Eki Yaita, located next to the goal, you can enjoy lunch using special products and local ingredients.
*The starting/finishing place of this course is "Yaita City Hall".
15. Nasu Canal / Nasunogahara Reclamation Romance II
Duration: 3.5 hours to 5.0 hours
Feel the romance of the Meiji era by visiting large-scale farms privately invested by Meiji aristocrats, the Nasu Canal, which was used to irrigate Nasunogahara, natural forests and hills that retain the atmosphere of those days, and visiting Western-style villas of the nobility. A cycling course where you can learn, enjoy lunch and shopping at commercial facilities.
*This course starts at Nasunogahara Park (a large-scale park in the northern part of the prefecture).
16. Exploring the relics of the old Oshu Highway II
Duration: 4.0 hours to 5.5 hours
From the park along the Yozasagawa River, in front of Kurodawara Station, visit places related to Yamada Farm, and post haiku in places related to Basho Matsuo. Visit the world-famous Kengo Kuma-designed architecture, visit temples related to the castle town, and take a lunch break at a roadside station. Go around the golf course and go to the Rindo Line. A course that touches the history and culture that traces the vestiges of the old Oshu Kaido.
*The starting place of this course is "Yosasagawa Fureai Park".
17. Ringo Road Follow in the footsteps of "Sake Brewery and Cheese" and "Takeshi Yaita II"
Duration: 2.5 hours to 3.5 hours
A course that starts at the city hall and goes around the city. Yaita's apples, which are registered as a Japan Heritage, are characterized by being fully ripened on trees until they are fully ripe, and many people come to buy them from inside and outside the prefecture. In addition, you can visit sake breweries and historic sites, and enjoy the cherry blossoms and azaleas of Nagamine Park in spring, and the apples and sheet piles of Nagai in autumn.
*The starting/finishing place of this course is "Yaita City Hall".
18. Japanese heritage and ancient romance exploration
Required time: 3.0 hours to 5.0 hours
Run in the opposite direction to the beginner course. Visit Saigo Shrine, Nasu Baseline, Tosuke Hirata's Grave, Ono Ranch, and many other Japan Heritage Sites. Furthermore, starting with the habitat of the Miyako Tanago, the course route will give you a sense of historical romance, such as Kasaishi Shrine, a national intangible cultural property, Samuraizuka Tumulus, a nationally designated historic site, and Nasu Shrine, a place related to Yoichi. At the goal road station Nasu Yoichi no Sato, you can find all the local foods in one place. From Japanese heritage to the romance of ancient history, this is a course where you can enjoy a journey of history and culture that transcends time and space.
*This course starts at Roadside Station Nasu Yoichi no Sato.
19. Japan Heritage Complete
Required time: 9.5 hours to 13.0 hours
Complete the tour route! A riding plan worthy of the name of the King of Long Ride, going around the vast alluvial fan from the mountains of Nasunogahara. This is a recommended course that you can enjoy by cycling over several days in each season while also staying for sightseeing in Nasunogahara.
*The start/finish location of this course is "Otawara City Hall Yutsukami Branch".