When in Tochigi: Bakery Cafe Penny Lane @ Yumoto, Nasu Koden – Beatles-Themed Cafe and Bakery Nestled Among Japan’s Mountains

What do Nasu and The Beatles have in common? A themed bakery and cafe called Bakery Cafe Penny Lane! Driving up Nasu Highlands which is known for its forest trails and hilly areas, you would least expect to find a gathering of cottage-like buildings reminiscent of the English countryside.
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Bakery Cafe Penny Lane Nasu is one of seven sister cafes scattered across Tochigi and Ibaraki, all except a couple similarly themed to re-create the atmosphere of a traditional English teahouse. 

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When in Tochigi: Exploring Nasu Highlands, Tochigi’s Picturesque Mountain Town

Nasu turned out to be one of the unexpected highlights of my Tokyo trip, with its mountainous locales, forest trails, and quiet serenity. 

Spanning from Nasu Shiobara and Nasu Kogen, it’s an expansive, remote region that’s also home to numerous onsens and holiday villas of the rich and famous. Here are nine spots where you can check out Nasu’s natural beauty and enjoy an idyllic getaway from the city.

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