An Artful Escape from Nasu’s Northern Highlands to Sacred Nikko
A luxury 3-day, 2-night trip, by private hire car from Tokyo covering the best and finest of Nasu, Mashiko Town and Nikko.
Travel from Tokyo to Mashiko to encounter one of Japan’s most renowned pottery traditions through a studio visit, artist talk, and town stroll. Continue to Nasu for a vintage craft beer tasting before settling into the elegant ryokan Nasu Bettei Kai, where hot-spring bathing and a seasonal dinner invite deep relaxation. The second day explores Nasu’s satoyama countryside, beginning at the legendary Sessho-seki and continuing by e-bike through historic villages, terraced rice fields, and hidden bamboo groves. Lunch is enjoyed either at a local farmer’s home or as a refined seafood meal, followed by a visit to Unganji, an 800-year-old Zen temple with its iconic vermilion bridge. On the final day, Depart the ryokan and travel by car to Nikko, visiting highlights such as the historic Cedar Avenue, the ornate Toshogu Shrine, and the serene Kanmangafuchi Abyss.After a yuba kaiseki lunch, return to Tokyo in the late afternoon, concluding a journey that blends art, nature, and regional culture.
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