🗺️ Nikko National Park Nasu Heisei no Mori

The Nasu Imperial Villa was built in 1926 as a retreat for Emperor Shōwa after his marriage. It is surrounded by dense and expansive forests, home to various rare species of flora and fauna. On the occasion of His Majesty's 20th anniversary on the throne, about half of the villa's land (approximately 560 hectares) was transferred from the Imperial Household Agency to the Ministry of the Environment for management. Later, in May 2011, it was designated as the "Nasu Heisei no Mori" and opened to the public as part of Nikko National Park. Within the "Nasu Heisei no Mori," where trees such as water oak and Japanese oak flourish, the Yosasa River and Shirato River flow through, and there are vast beech forests on the slopes. The "Forest of Exchange," where visitors can freely stroll and explore nature, features accessible paths for wheelchair users and trails leading to the Komadome Waterfall viewing platform. It is suitable for summer walks, and in winter, visitors can rent snowshoes to walk within the park. Additionally, guided tours in the "Forest of Learning," a designated area for guided visits, are quite popular. There is also an easy 1.5-kilometer round-trip route that takes about two hours, perfect for beginners. The guided tours have different themes each month, allowing visitors to appreciate the rich ecology of the forest from various perspectives no matter when they come.

In 2011, nearly half of the Nasu Imperial Villa's area (approximately 560 hectares) was designated as "Nasu Heisei no Mori" and opened to the public as part of Nikko National Park. The forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna. There is a "Forest of Exchange" where visitors can freely stroll and explore nature. The "Guided Tours," which are easy for beginners to join, are quite popular.