"Gyro Ride Park," a recreational facility in the Nasu Highlands, has installed wildlife fencing as a preventive measure to strengthen its defenses against wildlife damage, such as bears. The park is working to create an environment where everyone—from children to seniors, including those with pets—can enjoy their visit with peace of mind.

Life Base Camp, a General Incorporated Association (Headquarters: Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture;Representative Director: Atsuki Nakamura) has implemented multi-layered measures to prevent wildlife damage—including the installation of a wildlife-proof fence surrounding the entire perimeter of the “Gyro Ride Park” it operates—as part of its efforts to create an environment where visitors can use the facility with greater peace of mind, in response to the increasing number of reports nationwide in recent years regarding wildlife damage caused by bears and other wild animals.

Although no sightings of bears or other wild animals have been confirmed at this facility or on its grounds to date, these safety measures have been strengthened as a precautionary measure in case of an emergency. As a result, the following facilities located within the grounds—“Power Shovel Park,” “Forest Sky Sauna & Open-Air Bath,” “Glamping Café & BBQ ‘Takibi,’” and “Mimoza Retreat NASU,” we have created an environment where everyone—from children to seniors, as well as families with pets—can enjoy the great outdoors of the Nasu Highlands with greater peace of mind.

View of the facility entrance

[Background on the Fence Installation]

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Fences surrounding the entire facility

View of the surrounding fence

While the Nasu Highlands is an area blessed with beautiful natural scenery throughout the four seasons, in recent years there has been an increase in news reports nationwide regarding wildlife. As a result, some people feel uneasy about spending time in nature, and we have received numerous concerns from individuals actually considering a trip to the Nasu Highlands area asking, “Is it safe to stay in nature?”

While our organization values the appeal of our facility—the “extraordinary experience of spending time in the forest”—we have made the safety and peace of mind of our guests our top priority. Consequently, we have decided to enclose the entire property with a high-strength wildlife-proof fence.

The fence has been installed along the entire perimeter of the property, and we have adopted a design that blends with the natural landscape to ensure it does not detract from the scenic beauty of Nasu’s lush virgin forests. From the moment you enter the fenced area, you can enjoy a safe environment where the risk of encountering wildlife has been minimized as much as possible.In addition, by implementing other measures simultaneously, we are working to create an environment where guests can use our various on-site facilities with peace of mind.

[Multi-Layered Wildlife Damage Prevention Measures by Our Staff]

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Image of the special incense

Bear repellent spray

The grounds are illuminated at all times during the night

In addition to installing fences, our staff routinely implements multiple wildlife deterrence measures—including outside of business hours—to ensure safety through multiple layers of protection.

■ Acoustic deterrence using firecrackers

We use firecrackers to scare off wildlife before and after business hours. Since wild animals tend to avoid loud noises, this helps keep them at bay early on.

■ Continuous Burning of Specialized Pest-Repellent Incense

We burn specialized incense designed to repel wildlife along the perimeter of the property. By utilizing scents that wild animals find repellent, we prevent them from entering the premises before they can cause any issues.

■ Bear Repellent Spray Deployed at All Facilities

To prepare for the risk of accidental encounters, bear repellent spray is kept on hand at every facility. Staff have received training on its use, and we have established a system to respond swiftly in emergencies.

■ Odor Control and Isolated Storage of Food Waste

Food waste and leftovers generated from barbecues and meals at the on-site café and lodging facilities are stored in sealed containers to prevent attracting wildlife. Odor control is crucial for wildlife damage prevention, and our staff manages this rigorously.

■ Maintenance of On-Site Lighting at Night

Wild animals tend to be active in the dark. By properly maintaining lighting on the premises at night, our facility discourages wildlife intrusions and creates an environment where overnight guests can enjoy their evenings with peace of mind.

When combined with our fencing, these measures provide even greater protection.

[Introduction to All Facilities Where You Can Stay with Peace of Mind]

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Gyro Ride Park

Power Shovel Park

Forest Sky Sauna & Open-Air Bath

Glamping Café & BBQ “Campfire”

Mimoza Retreat NASU

The fenced-in grounds include all of the following facilities. You can access them all safely without having to travel anywhere else.

■ Gyro Ride Park

Ride the “Gyro Ride,” a self-standing electric stand-up machine, through an off-road course in the virgin forest while enjoying the refreshing atmosphere of forest bathing. This is a facility where you can freely experience the ride without an instructor. It’s fun for people of all ages and genders—even three generations can enjoy it together—and you can experience it comfortably in both rain and snow. Race through multiple courses of varying difficulty levels that make full use of the natural landscape to your heart’s content.

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/grp/

■ Power Shovel Park

An activity facility located in the cool forests of Nasu where you can experience operating a real “power shovel.” You can dig, pile, level, grab rocks, and lift them—all while feeling like a heavy equipment pro. Choose from two sizes—large and small—so everyone from adults to children can enjoy operating heavy machinery.

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/psp/

■ Forest Sky Sauna & Open-Air Bath

A treehouse-style spa facility where you can enjoy a “day trip, hands-free, private rental” experience. Equipped with a MISA-brand Finnish sauna stove, you can enjoy a self-service session of our original hojicha löyly.Refresh your body, warmed by the sauna, in a smooth, soothing tourmaline cold plunge pool, then relax in the recovery area while gazing at the forest spreading out above you, feeling the grandeur of Nasu’s nature with your whole body. You can also enjoy a warm bath in harmony with nature in the open-air bath, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the virgin forest and features a germanium hot bath.

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/sauna/

■ Glamping Café & BBQ “Takibi”

Located within the Gyro Ride Park course, this experiential café features all-outdoor seating. Bring your pets for a day trip—no preparation needed—and enjoy an authentic campfire experience or barbecue. We provide an “Easy Campfire Kit” so even beginners can feel at ease, and our staff’s guidance makes it simple to enjoy.We offer a selection of carefully curated café menu items, such as “Campfire Skillet Curry,” finished over the campfire using plenty of local ingredients, and “Campfire-Roasted Coffee,” where you can enjoy roasting your own green beans.At the barbecue, where you can enjoy locally sourced Nasu Kogen Black Japanese Wagyu steak, our staff will handle everything—from lighting the charcoal to setting up the equipment and cleaning up afterward.

Guests traveling with their dogs can use the spacious on-site dog run free of charge, and we’re currently offering a complimentary special meal for your canine companion. Watching your dog run around to its heart’s content in the dog run is sure to bring smiles to the whole family’s faces.

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/cafe/

■ Mimoza Retreat NASU

Surrounded by the great nature of the Nasu Highlands, this accommodation features all-private villas characterized by their mimosa-colored design. The bedrooms are divided into Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, making it ideal for stays with multiple groups or three generations of a family.For dinner, enjoy a barbecue featuring Nasu Highlands Japanese Black Wagyu beef steak; for breakfast, savor hot sandwiches cooked over a campfire, along with aromatic coffee made from freshly ground beans and Nasu Highlands milk. Additionally, during your stay, you’ll have unlimited access to two Gyro Rides, which you can enjoy for two days from check-in to check-out. *Depends on the plan

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/mimoza/

[A Stay That Combines Nasu’s Nature with “Peace of Mind”]

We strive to be a place where you can “enjoy nature with peace of mind,” rather than a place where being in nature causes anxiety.

Surrounded by the forests of the Nasu Highlands, gather around a campfire, relax in the sauna, take a walk with your dog, and enjoy family activities—we will continue to improve our facilities and implement safety measures so that you can spend these special moments with even greater peace of mind.

[Detailed Information]

Operating Organization: Life Base Camp, General Incorporated Association

Address: Inside Gyro Ride Park, 178-4 Toda, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture

Official Website: https://lbcg.net/

Inquiries: Via the official website or by phone