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Art Biotop Nasu

An environment for inner peace, as you interact with art and nature.

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A culture resort based on the concept of the theme of art and people gathering in colonies. There are 14 suite villas in the premises surrounded by nature. There is also a restaurant “μ” (Myu) and the cafe, “Kantan”, available to the public. There is also a residence wing available for long stays, and there is a ceramic art and glass art studio nearby.

The suite villas are designed by Shigeru Ban. Inside the quiet, and beautiful space lets visitors understand the future of sustainable resorts. Check out other artwork and books inside the library lounge.

The “μ” Restaurant has “25 mile food” as its theme. Visitors can enjoy cuisine based on the history and culture of Nasu. Eating only is available, and there is also a set plan with admission tickets to the water garden.

The “Water Garden” symbolizes Art Biotop and spans approximately 8,000m2 in area. It was designed by Junya Ishigami. The garden has the concept of water, trees, and moss coming together like a puzzle to explore the history of Nasu. Make sure to visit even if you aren’t staying.

Highlights

  • A relaxing, independent hotel villa.
  • Visitors can experience art making in the ceramic art and glass art studio.
  • Experience various installations by renowned architects and modern artists.
  • Non-hotel guests can visit Restaurant μ and Cafe Kantan.
  • Non-hotel guests can experience the water garden tour (reservations required).

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  • The Water Garden awarded the “Obel Award”, Denmark’s prestigious architecture award.

    The Water Garden awarded the “Obel Award”, Denmark’s prestigious architecture award.

  • Guest rooms make you forget the passage of time.

    Guest rooms make you forget the passage of time.

  • Non hotel-guests can visit Cafe Kantan and Restaurant μ

    Non hotel-guests can visit Cafe Kantan and Restaurant μ

  • Beautiful looking cuisine (Restaurant μ)

    Beautiful looking cuisine (Restaurant μ)

  • Ceramics experience

    Ceramics experience

  • A glass studio nearby.

    A glass studio nearby.

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Details

Name in Japanese
アートビオトープ那須
Postal Code
325-0303
Address
2294-5 Michiue, Takakuotsu, Nasu-machi, Nasugun, Tochigi
(Suite Villa / Restaurant μ)
Telephone
0287-74-3300 (Suite Villa / Restaurant μ)
Check-in
After 3:00pm
Check-out
Until 11:30am (Suite Villa)
Accommodation Fee
66,000 yen and up
Directions
30 minute drive from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Nasu Shiobara Station. Free Shuttle Buses available (Reservations required)
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)