I took a trip out to the Nasu highlands in Tochigi. Even with covid on, you have to get out while you still can. Life is only so long..

near the station for the Nasu highlands..

I picked up a rental car in front of the station, and it was pricier than I expected.. that seems to be the mood these days.

a path through the highlands

For easy driving you’d rather have no snow, but the scenery is better with a bit of it.

Yumeya

A place like this usually gets called a kominka cafe.. the atmosphere alone already wins you over..

inside

Nice and warm..

a spot like this..

inside

cup

The atmosphere is cozy.

curry

They use vegetables grown around here, so it tastes fresh.

crepe

crepe

It tasted pretty good..

I wasn’t after amazing food at a cafe anyway, but as a meal before checking into the hotel it was really good.. they’ve found a nice niche.

hot chocolate

hot chocolate

tea

scenery like this

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