2-Day Trip

Supporting local community through Edo-Heritage in Nasu-Shiobara

Help restore and sustain the local community through travel

Suggested by

Angus Miyaji

Your Journey

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The Day Bicycle Tour

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Akazawa Onsen Ryokan

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Shiobara Viva Walking Culture Tour

Start

Tokyo (Tobu Asakusa Station)

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Help protect the local village with The Day Bicycle Tour

Nature, Outdoors, Local Culture, Sustainable

Join a unique adventure combining sustainable tourism with culture and outdoor activities like biking. By taking part in their tours, ‘THE DAY’ invites guests to help revitalize an ancient Edo-period mountain pathway, which helps protect the local community against wild animals. While enjoying the hidden nature of Shiobrara Onsen, guests contribute by combating abandoned farmland, supporting forestry maintenance, and protecting against wildlife damage. By participating, you’ll be a vital part of regional development in a rural Japanese setting.

Info

[Address] 栃木県那須塩原市中塩原569
[Tel] 090-2528-3288
[Business hours] Please ask
[Closed Days] Please ask
[Fee] Depends on the activity

Why did I choose here?

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Akazawa Onsen Ryokan Hotel (Stay the night)

Hot Spring, Cats, Family-owned

Enjoy a stay at Akazawa Onsen Ryokan.
Akazawa Onsen Ryokan is a family-run, animal-friendly hot spring hotel nestled in the heart of Japan’s scenic Shiobara Onsen.
It offers a unique blend of tranquility, cultural immersion, and sustainable practices.

Info

[Address] 栃木県那須塩原市塩原1149e
[Tel] 0287-46-5700
[Business hours] 9:00 am-8:00pm
[Closed Days] Please ask
[Fee] Medium Range

Why did I choose here?

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Learn about Shiobara Onsen through a culture walk with Shiobara Viva (Walking Tour)

Local Culture, Outdoors, Nature

Shiobara Viva offers walking tours and various experiences that share the beauty of the local Nasushiobara community with guests. Their tours aim to allow visitors to discover unique landscapes, interact with locals, participate in agricultural experiences, wear kimonos, attend tea ceremonies, take calligraphy lessons, and enjoy outdoor experiences such as kayaking and UP (stand-up paddle-boarding). Child-friendly tours are also popular.