Nasu World Monkey Park is a dynamic wildlife park where you can interact closely with various primates.

Visitors can feed and touch lemurs and small monkeys in designated areas.

The park features entertaining monkey shows and an elephant riding experience.

Nasu Yuzen Shrine is a peaceful hilltop shrine located right next to the volcanic fields.

It is dedicated to the gods of the hot springs and offers a panoramic view of the town below.

Killing Stone / Sessho-Seki is a famous archaeological site tied to the legend of the nine-tailed fox.

A wooden boardwalk winds through a landscape of volcanic stones and sulfuric steam.

You will see hundreds of Jizo statues with red bibs, creating a striking and slightly eerie atmosphere.

Suisha no Sato Mizuhogura offers a rustic dining experience centered around high-quality local rice and seasonal side dishes.

The restaurant is housed in a traditional building with a working waterwheel (suisha) outside.

Meals are typically served as "Teishoku" sets featuring rice cooked in iron pots, miso soup, and local pickles.

Momiji-dani Otsuribashi (Suspension Bridge) is a massive pedestrian bridge spanning the Shiobara dam lake.

It is one of the longest forest-style suspension bridges in Japan, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.

Nasu Ropeway provides the easiest access to the volcanic peaks of Mount Chausu.

The gondola ride takes you up to the 9th station, where the vegetation changes to a rugged, alpine environment.

On clear days, you can see all the way to the Kanto Plain and enjoy the cool mountain air.

The Nasu Teddy Bear Museum is much more than a collection of antique bears; its second floor is home to a permanent, Studio Ghibli-approved exhibition titled "My Neighbor Totoro Plush Toy Exhibition." This floor is dedicated to recreating the heartwarming world of the film through meticulously crafted displays and dioramas.

Exhibition Highlights

Ride the Catbus: Unlike some other Ghibli locations, the life-sized Catbus here is not just for children; adults are also welcome to board and take photos. Its destination sign is even specifically set to "Nasu."

Giant Plush Dioramas: The museum features large-scale recreations of iconic scenes from the movie, including the famous bus stop scene where Totoro stands under an umbrella.

Exclusive Workshops: Visitors can participate in a hands-on "stuffing experience" where you can create your own personalized Totoro or Catbus plush toy using a professional cotton stuffing machine (advance reservations are highly recommended).

Totoro Garden: The Ghibli theme begins before you even enter, with various Totoro figures and a Catbus statue greeting guests in the museum's lush outdoor garden.

The Atmosphere

Immersive Design: The entire second floor is designed to make you feel as though you’ve stepped into the movie, complete with shadow pictures of characters projected onto the ceiling.

Ghibli-Themed Cafe: After viewing the exhibits, you can visit the tea room, which often serves desserts featuring Totoro, such as pancakes and lattes.