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Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji

Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Bread / Dessert / Other Food Shop

Nikko Miyamaedango

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Shimohatsuishimachi 956

This venerable kanmidokoro (a cafe featuring Japanese-style sweets) founded in 1723 is located on the approach to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. It is famous for offering the local specialty Miyamae dango dumplings. These additive-free dumplings feature a special miso sauce. Their matcha tea sets are also popular. The shop, which has a nostalgic atmosphere and an in-eat space, is visited by many tourists sightseeing at Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Kinugawa Okashi no Shiro

3.0

27 Reviews

Shopping

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Karakura 790-2

This Japanese and western confectionery shop founded in 1968 is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers sweets made in its own factory including their Karinto Manju (deep-fried brown sugar buns), Kinu no Tsuki (a sponge cake filled with strained bean paste and custard cream), and cheesecakes. The shop is also equipped with an eat-in space and is visited by many tourists looking to purchase Tochigi souvenirs.

タイムサービスでケーキとコーヒーのセットを格安でいただきました。お菓子もひとつから、チョイス出来ていろいろな物を少しずつ買えていいです。
Nikko Jingoro Senbei Nikko Main Store

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Honcho 4-18
Manju-Dokoro Ooami

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kinugawaonsentaki 543

"This manju (red bean paste-filled steamed cakes) store located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture sells the famous ""Karinto Manju"" and souvenirs related to Kinugawa Onsen. Karinto Manju uses high-quality adzuki (redbeans)from Hokkaido and brown sugar from Okinawa's Tarama Island, and is characterized by its smoothness on the tongue and crisp texture. The addictive flavor has made the store popular, and it is visited by many repeat customers."
Yoshidaya Youkan Honpo

3.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Nakahatsuishimachi 903

This long-standing Japanese confectioner in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture first opened during the Meiji-period (1868-1912). They use carefully screened red beans and sugar to produce Nikko's popular specialty treat, Nikko Neri Yokan (red bean jelly). They also offer a soft Yokan jelly and smaller bite sized pieces. This well-known shop has been long beloved by locals and is often frequented by tourists for their souvenir needs.

日光は、羊羹のイメージがあまりありませんでしたが、羊羹のお店がいっぱいあって、かなりの競争激戦区。しかし、どの店もレベルが高い。ここの羊羹もすっきりした透明感のある甘さ。間違いない羊羹です。
Tezukuri no Aji Taro

3.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2478

This restaurant is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers a wide variety of items made with seasonal fresh Okunikko ingredients, including their Japanese-style lunch plates, their tofu skin and mushroom cream spaghetti, and more. Guests can enjoy their meal while relaxing in the restaurant's homey atmosphere. Located near attractions such as Lake Chuzenji, the restaurant is visited by tourists and locals alike.

友達がいろは坂上に住んでいた時に年に数回お邪魔させて頂いていました。晩御飯も食べれてお酒も飲めてママさんも良くして頂きとても良いお店です。ホテルでディナーを食べるなら私はタローの方が良いです。ただ残念なのは友達が今市に越してしまったのと何時もの定宿が高級ホテルになってしまって会社指定の宿ではなくなってしまった事です。
Morinaga Honten

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kinugawaonsenohara 1060

This Japanese sweets shop in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture offers unique manju (steamed buns). Their wide selection includes their Pirikara Manju (spicy sweet buns) as well as their Kinu Pika Manju, which are made with dried gourd and chili pepper from Tochigi Prefecture. The shop is visited by many people seeking Kinugawa Onsen souvenirs.
Daikokuya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kawajionsentakahara 48-3

This Japanese sweets shop is located in Kawaji Onsen District in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Visitors can purchase handmade onsen manju (steamed buns) made with adzuki beans from Hokkaido. Many tourists visit in search of souvenirs. The shop accepts advanced reservations as it closes once it runs out of manju for the day.
Fudaraku Honpo (Ishiyamachi Store)

4.5

7 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Ishiyamachi 406-4

This Japanese sweets shop is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It offers Japanese sweets made with carefully-crafted homemade anko (red bean paste). Their moderately sweet handmade Fudaraku Manju steamed buns are popular as souvenirs and gifts. Their Yubamusubi, which feature fluffy okowa (Japanese steamed rice dish made with glutinous rice) wrapped in semidried yuba (tofu skins), are an original local specialty of Nikko available exclusively at the shop.

湯葉おにぎりを求めて。小ぶりのおにぎりに湯葉が巻いてあります。中身はしっかり味のついたおこわです。おこわはモチモチで、しっかり醤油味。湯葉と聞くと、薄味なのかな、と思いましたが、意外と濃い目。とても美味しいです。あっという間に完食してしまいました。お新香も濃い目の味ですが、おにぎりに良く合います。濃い目のお茶と一緒に食べるのがオススメ。家族全員が気に入り、また食べたい！の連...
Watahan (Odori Store)

3.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Shimohatsuishimachi 799

This venerable yokan (a jellied dessert made of red bean paste, agar, and sugar) shop in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture was founded more than two hundred years ago. They have continued to make their Nikko Watahan no Neri-yokan and Nikko yokan for many years. Their completely additive-free yokan are made with carefully-selected ingredients and Nikko's clean cold mineral spring water. Known as one of the local specialties of Nikko, their yokan are popular as souvenirs and gifts.

お店の片隅に「ぴったんこカンカン」の色紙。番組でここが紹介されたようですね。水ようかんをいただきましたが、さっくりとすくって、きめの細かさが印象的。うまいです。
Nikko Sakaeya Ageyuba Manju Honpo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Matsubarachou 10-1

This Japanese sweets shop is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. They make and sell an original product called Age Yuba Manju. These red bean paste-filled buns are coated with a batter made by mixing yuba (tofu skin) and carefully-selected soy milk and deep fried. They have an enjoyable flaky texture and sweet taste. Their shaved ice, which is made with natural ice source locally in Nikko, is also gaining popularity.
Ryuzu no Chaya

4.0

80 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2485

This tea house is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Located near the Ryuzu Falls promenade, visitors can enjoy eating and shopping while taking in views of the waterfalls from the tea house. Some of the most popular items on their menu include their specially-made ozoni (fried rice cake and vegetable soup), their Higurashi-mochi (red bean paste-filled bun), which are notable for their refined sweetness, and their Semui-dango (sweet dumplings), which have comforted countless people. Guests can also enjoy their sweets along with a cup of coffee brewed with water from Nikko's clear streams.

We happened upon 龍頭之茶屋 after hiking down from Ryuza Falls as it is at the bottom. We were a bit cold and when we saw the menu we knew we wanted to give it a try. Fresh udon noodles! My husband and I...
Asaya Resthouse

3.5

33 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

In front of Toshogu Shrine, Toshigi Nikko City Toshogu Shrine

This restaurant in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, has a souvenir shop on the first floor and the restaurant on the second and third floors. Come enjoy a meal of local cuisine including Nikko's famous Yuba (tofu-skin) Kaiseki dishes, soba, or ramen, while looking out over the UNESCO World Heritage Shinkyo Bridge. Popular menu items include a colorful yuba (tofu-skin) lunch, tofu-skin sashimi, and soy-milk ramen. They also offer shaved ice made from natural ice during the summer.

this shop is just cross the road from the shinkyo bridge. the restaurant is on 2 floor. we went on Dec 2019 so, not many people in restaurant. we ordered a curry rice, remen, and soba in order to...
Baumkuchen Studio Hachiya

4.0

32 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kinugawaonsenohara 1396-10

A handmade baumkuchen specialty shop located along Kinugawa-Onsen Station’s traffic circle. Focusing on creating safe and healthy treats, the shop makes use of select ingredients such as Nikko eggs and Calpis Butter, known as the “phantom butter” for its rarity. In addition to its signature standard baumkuchen, the shop offers a wide variety of baumkuchen treats, such as the “rock baum,” baked to give it a crisp exterior; and the winter-only chocolate baum. Hachiya also sells a baumkuchen soft serve ice cream with Tochiotome strawberries.

This is a baumkuchen specialty store located in front of Kinugawa Onsen Station. The store is designed to look like a demonstration shop, which is fun to watch. Of course, the baumkuchen is moist and...
Meguri

4.5

51 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Nakahatsuishimachi 909-1

Had an awesome lunch here when in Nikko. Absolutely recommend to anyone who wants Japanese style food while in Nikko. Thanks for a lovely atmosphere and great food!
Footbath Cafe “espo”

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kinugawaonsenohara 1437-1 Hotel Sunshine in Kinugawa

espo is a cafe with footbath in the Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa located in Kinugawaonsen-ohara, Nikko City. From the terrace guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Kinu Tateiwa-Otsuribashi Suspension Bridge and Kinugawa River, making it a wonderful place to relax with some delicious coffee and sweets.
Café Fleur

4.5

18 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Matsubarachou 12-1

A cafe located along National Route 119 in Matsubara Town, Nikko City. Their special signature cheesecake has been loved by customers for more than 30 years. It’s popular as a set with some tea and coffee. The cafe offers other food including croque-monsieur (baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich), cheese toast, and borscht (a sour soup).

There are relatively few options in this cafe. Apart from the small eating area the one person running the cafe has very little space for storing or preparing food. I can only assume that some items...
Shogetsu Himuro

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Imaichi 379

Shogetsu Himuro is a natural ice producer which was founded in 1894 in Imaichi, Nikko City. Today they produce and sell natural ice which is hard to come by in Japan nowadays. As you might expect they also sell kakigori (shaved ice dessert) using the natural ice. Many people can be found queuing up for their exceptionally good and fluffy textured kakigori.
Kanaya Hotel Bakery & Café La Saison

3.5

12 Reviews

Shopping

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Matsubarachou 1-7

Kanaya Hotel Bakery opened in 1968 and offers a delicious new flavor while following the traditional technique from Kanaya Cottage Inn which opened in 1873. About 50 types of bread including plain bread and pastries are sold as well as cookies and cakes. Café La Saison has a café on the second floor and you can feel free to enjoy the cakes as well as the authentic taste.

Unless you want a meal more suited for lunch avoid this place. The only item resembling a breakfast item was plain toast and cinimon toast. The coffee was very poor as well.
Nikko Chaya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Nikko-shi Matsubaracho 253

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Tochigi Areas

Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.