Great Nature Adventure around Nikko National Park
Sakaeya is right across Tobu Nikko Station, and it sells their original Ageyubamanju that can only be found at their shop.
This delicious product is a bun filled with anko (red bean) paste, wrapped in yuba (tofu skin), fried, and finally salt-topped. This sweet and savory combination may seem unusual, but it’s uniquely tasty. And only 200 yen a piece!
Address: 10-1 Matsubaracho, Nikko
Website: http://www.sakaeya.net/sakaeya-english/
La popular tienda de dango se encuentra en Nikko desde hace alrededor de 300 años, y sirven unos de los dango más deliciosos de la zona.
Este postre japonés está hecho con bolitas de harina de arroz, colocadas en brochetas y luego asadas. En Miyamae se pueden probar en varios sabores, como por ejemplo salsa de soja o miso, y luego son recubiertos con una salsa secreta y azúcar morena.
No se los pierdan!
Dirección: 956 Shimohatsuishimachi, Nikko
Looking for a special souvenir from Nikko? Then you should visit Kousyuuya and get a one stroke dragon designed.
This beautiful piece of art is made right in front of you, and you can even choose from many different sizes, colors and also kanji to add to your design. It is nicely present in a gift box too, so bringing it back home will not be a problem!
Address: 804 Shimohatsuishimachi, Nikko
Caminando a la noche nos encontramos con Nikko Dining AO, uno de los pocos lugares abiertos para cenar en Nikko.
Si bien no sirven comida japonesa, es una buena opción para probar su comida hawaiana, hamburguesas y diferentes estilos de cervezas, como también sus pancakes y postres.
Se encuentran en la calle principal de Nikko, entre las estaciones de tren y Toshogu.
Dirección: 608-1 Gokomachi, Nikko 321-1404, Tochigi
Teléfono: +81 288-25-6698
The Reitaisai (Grand Festival) will be held next May 17 and 18 at Toshogu Shrine, so you shouldn’t miss it if you are in the area!
From 10 in the morning on May 17, a ceremony is held at the shrine in the presence of the head of the Tokugawa family, Sanshikai officials, and other dignitaries and guests.
From 1pm, archery on horseback is be performed in a special area, and in the evening three portable shrines are brought to Futarasan Shrine and the Yoinari-sai (Evening Arrival Ceremony) is conducted by priests from both shrines.
On May 18, the Portable Shrine Procession (Mikoshi togyo sai) will start at 11am. It is referred to as the procession of 1,000 Samurai and it includes over 1,200 attendants divided into 53 categories, including warriors in armor who will escort the portable shrines to the Sojourn Hall.
Also, special food offerings will be made, and other activities such as Sacred Artistic Rites performed by Eight Shrine Maidens and incantations read by the Chief Priest will be performed.
The ceremony will end when the procession returns to Toshogu Shrine.
Would you like to walk around Nikko dressed in a kimono? You can go to Cocon Nikko and get a total styling done by a professional kimono dresser. It will take about 30 minutes, and then you will be ready to go out!
You don’t have to bring anything, and they will make sure you look wonderful.
Several plans are available according to the kimono and your budget, from standard to deluxe, kids, couples. And you can also enjoy their special colorful yukata (casual summer kimono) available only during the summer season.
Website: https://www.kimono-cocon.com
Address: 404-2 Ishiyamachi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
Have you ever tried yuba (soy milk skin)? Then how about yuba burger?
Really near Toshogu you will find Maruhide. Even though it may not look super fancy from the outside, you will find this restaurant very appealing. Try their yuba burger in any of the 2 options offered -fried or teriyaki style-, delicious and vegetarian friendly! You can also enjoy their famous tomato yuba ramen, or any of the many dishes served.
Friendly staff, plenty amount of tables and menu in English with pictures make it a good option for a lunch break.
Address: 10-24 Yasukawacho, Nikko
Se termina el Golden Week… pero antes de regresar, por qué no probar Komekichi Kozushi?
Este pequeño restaurant familiar, ubicado a pocos metros de la estación de tren de Tōbu Nikko, ofrece deliciosas opciones para todos los paladares. También sirven piezas a base del popular yuba de Nikko y opciones para vegetarianos.
Cuentan con menú en inglés, y el staff es muy amigable y no dudarán en ayudarlos con dudas sobre las diferentes piezas, y hasta etiqueta a la hora de comer sushi. Realmente vale la pena!
Horario:
10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Última órden 9:30 pm)
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