After months of being in Tokyo, we finally took a Weekend trip to Nasu, Tochigi. Last week, Amber shared her rejuvenating mom break. So for this week, I thought I’d share our weekend in Tochigi. Over this past weekend, my husband, my dog, and I went with some family friends to the neighboring prefecture of Tochigi for a weekend in the woods.  A Dog-Friendly, Family-Friendly Weekend in Tochigi As mentioned in my last post, my husband and I normally travel (internationally) multiple times a year. But due to COVID-19, this close, two-and-a-half-day getaway was our first trip in months. And although the weather was less than desirable, we were able to relax and unwind. We went to Nasu, a resort town in Tochigi that’s located a little over two hours northeast of Tokyo. Despite its close proximity to Tokyo, I would say that Nasu is not as popular among foreign visitors as other destinations, often overshadowed by nearby Nikko. That said, it is a well-known getaway destination for locals. Nasu is a mountainous area with a variety of attractions, including hot springs, hiking, winter sports, and family-friendly activities.  Since it was raining nearly the whole time we were there, we […]

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