Caminando desde las estaciones de tren de Nikko por la calle principal hacia el puente Shinkyo y Toshogu, se pueden encontrar muchos locales de venta de Youkan.
El youkan (羊羹) es un postre hecho con anko (pasta endulzada de porotos azuki), agar-agar y azúcar. Suele venderse con forma de bloques en sus dos variedades principales: neri youkan y mizu youkan. Mizu significa agua y esto indica que este tipo de youkan tiene más de la habitual, por lo que suele refrigerarse y comerse en verano.
También existen otras variedades como el shio youkan, que contiene pequeñas cantidades de sal, o el matcha youkan hecho con té verde.
Actualmente es uno de los dulces japoneses más populares que ha evolucionado desde el periodo Edo a medida que se difundió el uso del azúcar.
Como puede almacenarse durante largos periodos de tiempo sin necesidad de refrigeración si no se abre, es un muy buen regalo para llevar como souvenir de Nikko. Si bien la receta básica es la misma, cada tienda tiene su textura y sabor particular, así que no se pierdan la oportunidad de visitarlas y descubrir los distintos youkan! (detalles abajo)
Algunos lugares donde comprar youkan son:
Mitsuyama Youkan
Dirección: 914 Nakahatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1402
Yoshidaya Youkan
Dirección: 903−1 Nakahatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1402
Yuzawaya
Dirección: 946 Shimohatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1403
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Also for vegans
If you’re in Nikko and would like to try something sweet but not sure where to find vegan desserts, you have to visit Yuzawaya!
Their mizu-youkan sundae is delicious: made of sweet soft aduki bean jelly and soy milk ice cream, it’s great to eat after lunch or as a refreshing power snack after a day walking around Nikko.
They also serve different desserts for everyone to taste, like their popular sake manju created 200 years ago.
You can enjoy all this in the cafe right next to their shop.
Address: 946 Shimohatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture.
Phone: +81 288-54-0038
Website: https://www.yuzawaya.jp/
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Maple Restaurant
If you would like to enjoy a nice meal with a good view of Chuzenji lake, do not miss Maple Restaurant. The menu is tasty, especially if you’d like to eat meat.
From beef to chicken steak, trout, homemade smoked cheese and hamburger steak. Stop by for a tasty experience when visiting Nikko! See details below.
Address: 2482 Chugushi, Nikko 321-1661, Tochigi Prefecture
Phone: +81 288-55-0713
Website: http://maple-shirakaba.com/maple.html
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See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
When visiting Nikko, you cannot miss Toshogu Shrine, the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868.
The shrine complex consists of more than a dozen buildings set in a beautiful forest, and the use of paths and stairways that follow the natural topography of the site create a magnificent atmosphere.
You will note that Toshogu contains both Shinto and Buddhist elements. The buildings are lacquered and decorated with vibrant colors and gold leaf, and there are countless wood carvings covering the structures and pillars. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!
Hours
8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from November to March); admission ends 30 minutes before closing
Admission
1300 yen (shrine), 1000 yen (museum), 2100 yen (shrine and museum)
Access
Toshogu is located a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride (310 yen one way, 500 yen day pass, covered by the Nikko Passes) from Tobu and JR Nikko Stations.
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Fideos Udon
El día de hoy visitando la ciudad de Nikko y paré en un restaurante que se llama hippari dako, Viendo el menú entre muchas cosas que había pedimos udon y yakisoba.
Pues la verdad que estos platos son muy tradicionales aquí en Japón estaban muy bueno, Aparte que el menú estaba en español y en inglés fue fácil decidir los platos,Veremos en alguna otra oportunidad nos pedimos otras cosas diferentes si aprendemos algo más de la cocina japonesa 
1011 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401
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Not just a Coffeehouse
Nikko Coffee is one of the most famous places to stop by for delicious food in Nikko area.
You can try the traditional Kakigori (shaved ice) that goes really well with any of their several varities of drip coffee, and you can even buy roasted beans to take home!
They also serve tasty food such as curry rice and exquisite cakes, all in a beautiful refurbished Japanese house.
Cozy and with a wonderful atmosphere, and only a few steps from Nikko Base, make sure to visit them and enjoy your stay in Nikko! (see shop details below)
Address:
3-13 Honcho, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-1434, Japan
Business Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm / Closed on Mondays, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (In case of national holiday, the day off is moved to the next day)
Phone: +81 288-53-2335
Website: http://nikko-coffee.com/
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