[2025 Nasu Attraction] Travel Guide for Killing Stone / Sessho-Seki (Updated Mar)

Hey everyone! Today, let's explore a legendary spot in Japan—Sessho-seki (Killing Stone) in Nasushiobara! ✨ This isn't just a sulfurous volcanic rock; it's a mystical place deeply connected to the legend of the nine-tailed fox! 📖🔥 ⸻ ⛱️ Must-See Highlights: 🦊 Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox—Legend has it that Tamamo-no-Mae, a nine-tailed fox disguised as a beautiful woman, was subdued by a sorcerer and transformed into Sessho-seki, a stone that constantly emits poisonous gas, leaving the surrounding area barren for millennia! 👀 The legendary "demonic aura" still lingers in the air, adding to the mystery! 🌫️ 💀 "Land of Death"—The rocks here still exude a strong sulfurous smell, and the ground is barren, as if it were a forbidden zone left in the real world! 🧌 ⛩️ Onsen Shrine & Fox Statues—This shrine is dedicated to the mystical fox deity, and you can see many adorable fox statues. Don't forget to pray for good fortune! 🙏 🚶 Recommended Hiking Route—Walk from Onsen Shrine to Sessho-seki, enjoying the volcanic landscape of Nasu Highlands and the steaming hot springs along the way. The atmosphere is amazing! 🌋💨 ⸻ 🍜 Food Guide: ✔ Nasu Milk Ice Cream 🍦—Made with fresh milk from Nasu Highlands, it's rich and satisfying, perfect for enjoying while you explore! ✔ Onsen Manju (Steamed Buns) 🍡—Red bean paste buns steamed with hot spring water, offering a warm and sweet treat! ✔ Tochigi's Famous Yuba Dishes (Tofu Skin) 🥢—Try the Yuba Udon noodles; the rich broth paired with the smooth tofu skin is a perfect match! ⸻ 🏨 Accommodation Guide: 🏡 Nasu Onsen Ryokan—After visiting Sessho-seki, relax and unwind at a nearby Nasu Onsen hot spring resort! ♨️ 🏯 Nasu Yumoto Onsen · Shika-no-Yu—The hot springs here are said to have powerful healing properties. You can even try the high-temperature hot spring challenge! 🔥 ⸻ 🚄 Transportation Guide: 🚆 From Tokyo: Take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Nasushiobara Station, then transfer to a bus to Nasu Yumoto Onsen Station. Sessho-seki is about a 5-minute walk from there. 🚌 Recommended for Road Trips: Take the Tohoku Expressway and exit at Nasu IC. It's about a 20-minute drive from there. ⸻ 💗 Other Tips: ✔ Best Time to Visit 🍁—Autumn and winter are the best seasons to visit. The autumn leaves 🍂 combined with the sulfurous steam create a breathtaking view! ✔ Praying to the Fox Deity 🦊—Remember to toss a coin and make a wish. It's said to be particularly effective for career, wealth, and relationships! ✨ ✔ Beware of the Sulfur Smell ⚠️—The sulfur smell can be strong in some areas, so sensitive individuals may want to wear a mask! 💡 If you love mysterious legends, volcanic landscapes, or want to experience the real aura of the nine-tailed fox legend, Sessho-seki is your dream destination! 🔥🦊

📍Satsusho-seki Yumoto, Nasumachi, Nasugun, Tochigi Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop Nasu Yumoto Onsen/About 15 minutes walk from Nasumachi, Tochigi Prefecture Bus stop Nasu Yumoto Onsen/About 15 minutes walk from Kanto Expressway Bus stop Yumoto 2-chome/About 18 minutes walk from Kanto Expressway Open all day 🅿️Yes ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️A place with rumbling lava near Nasu Yumoto Onsen It is located above Shikanoyu Onsen ▶️It is said that this name was given because people in the past believed it to be a "stone that kills living things". There is also a legend that a nine-tailed fox that transformed into a beautiful woman was defeated and turned into stone in this mystery zone. ▶️I parked my car in the free parking lot, climbed up from there, and reached the top in about 10 minutes and was able to see the "Satsusei Stone". ▶️In March 2022, it broke in half. The nine-tailed fox that had been sealed away was released. Posts like this spread, and it became a hot topic as to whether the breaking of the stone was a good omen or an omen of bad luck. ▶️There are many Jizo statues between the parking lot and the Satsusei Stone. It is said that the Jizo statues were erected as a memorial for the evil monk "Kyoden" who came to the Satsusei Stone and died. It is characteristic that the hands of each Jizo statue are made large to pray for peace! ! The number is still increasing... It's amazing that all of these Jizo statues were made by hand by just one person 😳😳😳 Their big hands are said to represent a sincere prayer for peace. #0yentravelJanuary2025 #Tochigi #Nasu #Nasutourism #Scenicplaces #Jizo

The 'Killing Stone', associated with the legend of the nine-tailed fox in Nasu Yumoto, gained attention when it cracked in March 2022. According to legend, during the late Heian period, a nine-tailed fox transformed into a beautiful woman and attempted to assassinate Retired Emperor Toba. However, an onmyoji saw through the disguise, and the fox was subsequently killed and turned into stone. The stone is said to emit toxic gases like hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, believed to be the fox's lingering resentment. The large rock continues to release poison to this day. Access - About 35 minutes by bus from JR Nasu Shiobara Station via the 'Kanto Bus to Nasu Ropeway' and about a 3-minute walk from 'Nasu Yumoto'