'''Nasu''' (___{) [http://www.town.nasu.tochigi.jp/] is a sprawling rural town in northern Tochigi, Japan. Parts of it are within the boundaries of Nikko National Park.
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'''Nasu-Shiobara''' (___{____) on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen line is the nearest station, about 1:15 from either of Tokyo or Sendai. A free bus shuttles passengers to some hot spring resorts from here; alternatively, it's 10 minutes on the JR Tohoku Main Line to '''Kuroiso''' (____) station.
Get around
Because of its hilly terrain and the large area it covers, Nasu is probably best seen by car.
See
Murder Stone. E____ Sesshoseki. ree. A large boulder that has been belching out noxious fumes for centuries, killing small critters who venture nearby. (Humans seem to manage.) According to legend, when Lady Tamamo, the lover of Emperor Konoe (c. 1150), was executed for being a fox in disguise, her soul turned into the stone. Haiku poet Matsuo Basho also paid his respects here on his
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'''Ubudo Nasu''' (Ubud Nasu), located in the Nasu Kogen area, is a Balinese-themed shopping complex with passable Vietnamese and Balinese style restaurants. The Balinese style restaurant has a terrace with excellent views of the surrounding area. Lunch sets are available from about __1200.
Drink
'''Nasu Kogen Brewery''', in the Nasu Kogen area has a variety of locally brewed beers. Though not inexpensive (around __3000 for a six-pack), the beers are excellent.
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