<p>The view from atop Asahi-dake</p>

The view from atop Asahi-dake (Photo: Tom Roseveare)

Trekking the Nasu Mountains

Exploring the outdoors at Tochigi's Nasu Highlands

Tom Roseveare Sep 09, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The view from atop Asahi-dake</p>

<p>After alighting the ropeway</p>

<p>Climbing Chausu-dake – an active volcano</p>

<p>Climbing Chausu-dake</p>

<p>View from top of Chausu-dake</p>

<p>Climbing Chausu-dake</p>

<p>Summit of Chausu-dake</p>

<p>Approaching the summit of Chausu-dake</p>

<p>View of Asahi-dake from Chausu-dake</p>

<p>Descending Chausu-dake</p>

<p>Between Chausu-dake and Asahi-dake</p>

<p>Approaching Asahi-dake</p>

<p>Approaching Asahi-dake</p>

<p>The summit of Asahi-dake at 1,896m</p>

<p>A timely reminder to take extra care when trekking and be prepared.</p>

<p>Rest your legs at 'Shika no yu' sulphur onsen</p>

The Nasu Highlands is a large area of highlands and plains in northern Tochigi, covering numerous climbable mountains, famous onsen and other local attractions. Mount Nasu consists of 5 peaks, collectively known as Nasu-Go-Take:

Sanbonyari Peak (the highest at 1916m)
Chausu Peak
Asahi Peak
Nangetsu-san Peak
Kuro-Odani Peak

The Nasu area is also famous for its onsen (particularly sulphur hot springs), Nasu rusk and the original Penny Lane Bakery (yes, a Beatles-inspired bakery shop).

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Tom Roseveare

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