From Tokyo
Nasuno and some Yamabiko shinkansen stop at Nasushiobara, about 70 minutes from Tokyo. The JR Tokyo Wide Pass and Japan Rail Pass cover this leg.
Buses run from Nasushiobara station (west exit) via Kuroiso station to Nasu Yumoto in about 50–60 minutes; in the ropeway season some continue to the lower ropeway station (a further 15–20 minutes).
| Route | Time | Rough cost (one way) |
|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen to Nasushiobara + bus to Nasu Yumoto | about 2 hr 15 min | around ¥7,500 |
| JR Utsunomiya Line to Kuroiso + bus | about 3 hr 30 min | around ¥4,000 |
| Highway bus from Shinjuku to Nasu Onsen | about 3 hr 30 min | around ¥3,500–4,000 |
| Car via Tohoku Expressway (Nasu IC) | about 2 hr 30 min | tolls + fuel |
Getting around
Buses follow the main road from Kuroiso up to Yumoto, which is fine for the hot springs and the mountain. The family attractions and museums are spread over a wide area off that road; a seasonal sightseeing bus links some of them, and free shuttles serve a few parks, but schedules are thin.
A rental car from Nasushiobara station is by far the easiest way to see several places in a day. Taxis are available at the stations.
From Nikko or Shiobara
There is no direct public transport from Nikko: go by train via Utsunomiya (about 2 hours to Nasushiobara). By car, Nasu and Shiobara Onsen are about 45 minutes apart.
