Experience the stunning natural beauty, rich history, and contemporary art of Japan’s Nasu region while you savor local flavors on this walking food tour! Then, join in on a unique mock wedding event with more local food at the Momijidani Suspension Bridge.

What Is an Onsen Gastronomy Walking Tour?

This culinary walking tour gives participants a chance to enjoy a wide range of local foods, regional sake, and unusual attractions – from popular tourist spots to seasonal specialties that can only be enjoyed at this time of year. Whether you’re a foodie, a history enthusiast, or an onsen (hot springs) lover, there’s something for everyone!

This walk in the Nasu area of Tochigi prefecture will take you along scenic trails for a relaxing stroll as you listen to the babbling of nearby streams and marvel at the valley views from the suspension bridge. Trace the footsteps of literary greats who once visited the historic Shiobara Onsen area!

Of course, “Gastronomy Walking” is all about food, and the highlights of this walking tour are the delicious local specialties along the way. Savor local cheese made in Nasushiobara (ranked second in Japan in raw milk production), and dishes focused on the flavor of locally grown vegetables. Try salt-grilled rainbow trout fished from the rivers of Tochigi Prefecture, and Nasu’s famous soup yakisoba – usually only available to those willing to wait in long lines. Sample the local craft beer brewed with onsen water, along with a selection of locally produced wine, cider, and apple juice. For dessert, you won’t want to miss Tochigi’s “toteyaki,” an iconic local treat. This tour offers a unique opportunity to taste Tochigi!

^{Note: During the tour, staff may take photographs or videos of the event, and media outlets may ask to conduct interviews. The rights to any footage, photos, records, and media publications belong to the event organizers and the Onsen Gastronomy Tourism Promotion Organization.}

Share in the Joy at Momijidani with a Mock Wedding & Gourmet Tasting

Momijidani Suspension Bridge is designated as one of Japan’s “Lovers’ Sanctuaries,” known for its romantic atmosphere. Tour participants will get a chance to not only visit this spectacular site managed by Nasushiobara City, but also join a light-hearted Japan-Taiwan cultural exchange event. The itinerary includes a whole mock wedding ceremony, along with more delicious gourmet cuisine made from local Nasushiobara ingredients! It’s a tour experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Tour Details

Nasu-Shiobara Tour Itinerary

Day 1​

10:30 Gather at Nasushiobara Station, by the shinkansen ticket gates. 
10:40 Take the bus to Nasushiobara Onsen (about 40 minutes).
11:30 – 13:00 Enjoy an Onsen Gastronomy Walking Food Tour.
13:10 Depart for Yutorelo Nasushiobara.
14:00 – 16:00 Visit the Momijidani Suspension Bridge for a mock wedding & food tasting.
18:30 Return to hotel for the evening.

Day 2

10:00 Depart from Yutorelo Nasushiobara.
10:30 Arrive at Itamuro Onsen.
11:00 – 14:00 Enjoy the Onsen Gastronomy Walking Food Tour.
14:10 – 15:00 Enjoy a soak at Sachinoyu Onsen.
15:00 Depart for Nasushiobara Station (about 40 minutes).

Additional Tour Information

Included in the Tour:
・Participation fee for two Onsen Gastronomy Walking Tours (one in Nasushiobara and one in Itamuro).
・Bus fare for the chartered Nasu Chuo Bus.
・Accommodation fee (one night, two meals).
・Lunch fees and onsen entrance fee for the first day.
・Translation/interpretation (from the meeting point at Nasushiobara Station on Day 1 until the drop-off at Nasushiobara Station on Day 2).

Meeting Time & Location: 
10:30 am at Nasushiobara Station, by the shinkansen ticket gates.

Participation Requirements:
Open to individuals aged 16 and older.

What to Bring/Wear:
・Wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for a long walk.
・Raincoats and other rain gear may be advisable depending on the weather.
・While drinks will be available throughout the tour, feel free to bring your own beverages as well.
・If you plan to enter the onsen after the walking tour, please bring your own towel and other necessities.
・Luggage storage is available.

Notes:
・This event will proceed even in case of rain. If rain prevents the walking tour from taking place, participants will still be able to enjoy the food from the gastronomy portion of the event.
・In case of severe weather or strong winds, the event may be canceled. Refunds or alternative compensation will not be provided in such cases.
・Bus guides will not accompany participants.
・Exact timing for various parts of the tour may change due to traffic, weather, or other circumstances.
・For details regarding the hotel and other facilities, please check the official website.
・In compliance with traffic laws, seatbelt use is mandatory for all passengers, whether on regular roads or highways.

^{Information provided by JR View Tourism, Creative Travel.}