For visitors considering taking public transportation to N’s YARD, here is information on how to access our facility from Nasushiobara Station.
Please refer to the details below for more information.
Main Access Options from Nasushiobara Station:
1. Local Bus (Itamuro Line):
・Fare: ¥820 one way from Nasushiobara Station
・No reservation required.
・Limited number of departures
2. Taxi:
・Fare: Approximately ¥4,000–5,000 one way
・No reservation required. Available at the taxi stand.
・Travel time: Approximately 20–30 minutes
3. Yutaku (shared taxi called Yu-Taku):
・Fare: ¥200 one way
・Advance reservation is required the day before.
・If you would like to make a reservation, please contact us by email.
We will make the reservation on your behalf.
Please refer to the following timetable for local buses and Yutaku services.
The local bus schedule varies depending on the day: weekdays, weekends, national holidays, and the Obon period (August 13–16). Be sure to check the schedule that applies to your visit.
Weekday Timetable:
| Departure Time | Service Type | Departure Location | Nearest Stop | Estimated Arrival Time / Duration |
| 8:25 AM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 8:54 AM |
| 9:05 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 10:00 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 11:00 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 12:10 PM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 12:39 PM |
| 1:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 2:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 2:25 PM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 2:54 PM |
| 3:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| Upon Request | Taxi | Nasushiobara Station* | N’s YARD | 20–30 minutes |
*Boarding is available at both Nasushiobara and Kuroiso stations. N’s YARD opens at 9:45 AM.
Effective until November 30, 2025
Weekend & Holiday / Obon (August 13–16) Timetable:
| Departure Time | Service Type | Departure Location | Nearest Stop | Estimated Arrival Time / Duration |
| 9:05 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 9:20 AM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 9:49 AM |
| 10:00 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 11:00 AM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 12:10 PM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 12:39 PM |
| 1:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 2:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 3:00 PM | Yutaku | Nasushiobara Station* | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | 20–30 minutes |
| 3:10 PM | Local Bus | Nasushiobara Station | Aoki Bessou-mae | 3:39 PM |
| Upon Request | Taxi | Nasushiobara Station* | N’s YARD | 20–30 minutes |
*Boarding is available at both Nasushiobara and Kuroiso stations. N’s YARD opens at 9:45 AM.
Effective until November 30, 2025
How to Use Each Service:
1. Local Bus (Itamuro Line):
- • Operated by Kanto Bus.
- • Departs from the west exit (No. 3) of Nasushiobara Station and passes through the west exit of Kuroiso Station, heading towards Itamuro Onsen.
- • The nearest stop to N’s YARD is Aoki Bessou-mae.
- • Adult fare: ¥820 from Nasushiobara Station and ¥540 from Kuroiso Station.
- • Note: Timetables differ on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (including Obon from August 13–16). Please check the schedule in advance.
※ For buses returning to the station: Please note that arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions. We recommend giving yourself a bit of extra time when traveling. During busy seasons, delays can happen, so if your bus doesn’t arrive right on time, please stay at the stop and wait a little longer.
2. Taxi:
- • Taxis are available at the Nasushiobara Station and Kuroiso Station taxi stands.
- • Inform the driver that your destination is N’s YARD.
If the driver is unfamiliar with the facility, mention “Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso” as a reference point. - • Travel time: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
- • Fare: Approximately ¥4,000–5,000 one way.
3. Yutaku (shared taxi):
No operation without prior reservation. Reservations must be made at least one day before the date of the ride. Considering that we are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as the time difference, it is best to contact us at least 3 days before your date of use to ensure that we can assist you.
If you would like to use the service, we can make a reservation on your behalf. Please send the necessary information to N’s YARD via email at least three days before your visit. If you need to cancel, please email us no later than the day before.
Please provide the following:
- Your name:
- Date and time of your ride:
- Number of passengers:
- Boarding location: Nasushiobara Station (Shinkansen accessible) or Kuroiso Station
- Your phone number: The driver must be able to reach you on the day of travel (required by the Yutaku company).
If you do not have one, we will provide N’s YARD phone number instead.
If you’re comfortable sharing, please let us know which country you are coming from and how you present yourself (e.g., “a tall man with a beard” or “a woman with short red hair”), so the driver can identify you more easily.
- • Arrive at the boarding location before the scheduled time.
- • Wait at the Yutaku stop at the west exit of Nasushiobara or Kuroiso Station.
- • Confirm your destination with the driver before boarding.
- • Fare: ¥200 one way. Pay the driver directly with cash.
- • In Japanese, Yutaku is written as ゆータク. The yutaku mark may help you identify the service.
Return Access Options:
Due to the limited number of bus departures, Yutaku is a convenient option for returning.
Visitors typically spend about 30 minutes in the exhibition rooms, ranging from 15 minutes for shorter visits to over an hour for longer ones. The facility also has a café and a shop.
When choosing your return time and method, consider how much time you plan to spend at N’s YARD and whether you plan to visit Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso.
“Meiji no Mori Kuroiso” is a neighboring roadside station where you can enjoy a farmers’ market with fresh local produce, a restaurant, and soft-serve ice cream.
Weekdays – Return Bus & Yutaku Timetable:
| Departure Time | Type | Nearest Stop | Last stop | Estimated Arrival Time / Duration |
| 10:30 AM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 11:05 AM |
| 11:15 AM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 1:15 PM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 1:25 PM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 2:00 PM |
| 2:15 PM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 3:15 PM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 4:15 PM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Kuroiso Station | 4:41 PM |
| 4:20 PM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 4:55 PM |
| 5:37 PM | YuTaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Kuroiso Station | 6:03 PM |
| 6:25 PM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 7:00 PM |
| ~15–20 min wait | Taxi | N’s YARD | your desired destination |
Weekends, Holidays & August 13–16 – Return Bus & Yutaku Timetable:
| Departure Time | Type | Nearest Stop | Last stop | Estimated Arrival Time / Duration |
| 11:15 AM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 11:50 AM |
| 11:15 AM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 1:15 PM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 1:25 PM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 2:00 PM |
| 2:15 PM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 3:15 PM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Nasushiobara Station* | 20–30 min |
| 4:15 PM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Kuroiso Station | 4:41 PM |
| 5:05 PM | Local Bus | Aoki Bessou-mae | Nasushiobara Station | 5:40 PM |
| 5:37 PM | Yutaku | Meiji-no-Mori Kuroiso | Kuroiso Station | 6:03 PM |
| ~15–20 min wait | Taxi | N’s YARD | your desired destination |
Same-day bookings are available for Yutaku departures at 4:15 PM and 5:37 PM, as long as we make your reservation before the cutoff time. Deadlines for each are 3:00 PM and 4:20 PM.
Our staff can assist you with reservations at the reception desk.
Please note that these Yutaku services terminate at Kuroiso Station. From there, it’s one stop on the JR Utsunomiya Line to Nasushiobara Station.
Local buses bound for Nasushiobara Station also stop at Kuroiso Station.
*You may choose to get off at Kuroiso Station for Yutaku.
Taxis can be booked on the day of your visit. Please inform the reception staff of your name, the number of passengers in your party, and your destination. We will call and book a taxi for you.
It usually takes 15–20 minutes for a taxi to arrive. It may take 30 minutes or more during busy periods, so please allow extra time.
Please note that a base fare of ¥500 (for the first 1 km) will be added to the taxi fare for your return trip.
If you would like to make a Yutaku reservation or if there is anything we can assist you with, please feel free to contact N’s YARD by email.
We’ll be happy to assist you with the booking or provide any information you may need.
We sincerely look forward to your visit.
