Numerous tourist spots and cultural centers rich with nature and traditional Japanese culture, as well as sports facilities,
are within driving distance of Niki Club. Take a day tour, play a round of golf, enjoy some skiing, or visit an art museum.
Nikko is famous among Japanese tourist spots not only for the seasonal beauty of its nature, but also for its historic architecture, including the mausoleum of Tokunaga Ieyasu, one of Japan's greatest shoguns. Travel time from Niki Club is approximately 1.5 hours by car, or 2 hours by train. Rich natural vistas greet visitors year-round, including wetlands and highlands covered from spring to summer with colorful mountain flowers, forests inhabited by diverse species of birds, and mountains ablaze with brilliant red foliage in autumn. Also worth visiting are the various temples and other buildings of cultural and historical interest that have been registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Famous for its mashiko-yaki potteryware, the town of Mashiko is 2.5 hours by car from Niki Club, or 3 hours by train. Mashiko-yaki ware came into being around the end of Japan's Edo period, and became famous worldwide through the efforts of Shoji Hamada, a major activist in the mingei folk-art movement, which seeks to find beauty in everyday objects. The town is currently home to over 400 pottery makers and retailers, with works by up-and-coming young potters and experienced masters alike available for purchase. Pottery fairs are held in spring and autumn every year.
Mashiko Town Tourist Association (*Japanese Site only)
Niki Club is conveniently located near many golf courses in the Nasu region. Enjoy golf in beautiful natural settings with views of the Nasu Mountains.
Nasu International Country Club (*Japanese Site only)
*Special offers are available for Niki Club guests. Please ask the front desk for details.
Nasu Highland Golf Club (*Japanese Site only)
25 Nasu Golf Garden (*Japanese Site only)
The Shiobara Hiking Trail located close to Niki Club offers a chance to fully appreciate the depth of Nasu's natural environment. The trail offers multiple paths, from courses with steep inclines and declines for the serious hiker, to more gentle courses suitable for family outings.
Shiobara Trade and Industry Association Nature Walk Guide (*Japanese Site only)
Skiing can be enjoyed during the winter season in the nearby mountains. From spring to autumn, the courses serve as hiking trails that allow visitors to appreciate the various seasonal flora of Nasu.
Hunter Mountain Shiobara (*Japanese Site only)
Mt. Jeans (*Japanese Site only)