Great Nature Adventure around Nikko National Park
Located at the entrance to the main area of the world heritage, amongst the trees, you will find this cozy and enchanting little cafe.
Perfectly located for lunch or a coffee break while visiting the shrines and temples of Nikko, Hongu Cafe will surprise you. The menu is short but delicious, and the staff is friendly and attentive.
Address: 2384 Sannai, Nikko
Phone: +81 288-54-1669
Website: https://www.hongucafe.com/
Hot days are coming, have you tried Nikko’s kakigori?
This shaved ice made using water from Nikko’s natural spring water will melt in your mouth, and together with the various flavors of syrup offered it makes a perfectly light dessert.
It can only be found in a few shops, for example at the famous Nikko Coffee.
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/
We have already shared with you delicious dishes made of yuba.
Yuba, or tofu skin, is made from a film formed on the surface of boiled soy milk. And yuba sashimi is a perfect way of eating raw yuba.
Many different restaurants offer them in Nikko area, as a separate dish or as part of a menu (usually a vegetarian set).
Try out this refreshing dish!
Nikko maitake mushrooms are grown at the feet of Nikko Mountains. Thanks to Nikko’s natural environment and techniques used, these mushrooms are excellent in texture and flavor, and one of the best maitake mushroom bred in Japan.
There are several stores and restaurants where you can find them in Nikko, but you can eat delicious fried maitake mushrooms at Steakhouse Mihashi, next to Kanaya Hotel and Shinkyo Bridge.
Mihashi is one of the few steakhouses in Tochigi Prefecture that serves the “Tochigi Wagyu”, so you can try the maitake mushroom and also their unique steaks.
Address: 1115 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko
A tan sólo 10 minutos caminando desde la estación de Tobu Nikko se encuentra Akinoya, un restaurant de Yakisoba (fideos fritos).
El personal es muy amable y la comida es deliciosa. Cuentan con algunos platos para vegetarianos, menú especial al mediodía y también venden para llevar. Todo eso lo hace un lugar muy recomendable!
Dirección: 588 Gokoumachi, Nikko
Website: https://akinoya.gorp.jp/
You may know the famous ‘See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’ Three Wise Monkeys sculptures at Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. At Mishiyama, just a few minutes away from Tobu Nikko Station, you can find these cute monkeys made of delicious baked dough, filled with sweet bean paste.
They also sell other shapes of Nikko popular things and places, such as Toshogu or the Sleeping Cat. It’s the perfect souvenir! (Just remember to eat them within 3 days after buying them)
Address: 440 Ishiyamachi, Nikko
Website: http://www.nikko-n.com/
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/
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
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
