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Nikko Purin-tei "Nikko Purin

Pudding specialty store using milk and eggs produced in Tochigi Prefecture

Renovated from an old private house, this pudding specialty store is located along the Nikko Kaido road. The secret of the delicious taste is the rare Brown Swiss milk from "Osasa Farm" located in the Kirifuri Plateau in Nikko at an altitude of 1,300 meters. The eggs are also carefully selected and produced in Tochigi Prefecture, giving the pudding a rich, smooth taste that accentuates the quality of the ingredients. In addition to the six standard items, including the basic "Nikko Plin" and the "Otome Plin" with Tochigi strawberry sauce, there are also one or two seasonal flavors. There is also an eat-in space, and the "Half-Purin Soft" is popular, topped with an overflowing amount of smooth soft-serve ice cream.

Packaged with an adorable sleeping cat as a souvenir!

The adorable cat illustrations on the pudding jars, Japanese paper wrappers, and gift boxes are original and inspired by the "Sleeping Cat" of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. If you want to take it home, you can add a refrigerant for up to one hour free of charge. Even if you are walking around for a day for sightseeing, a cooling agent (for a fee) that lasts 3 to 9 hours in a cooling bag is available. In an effort to be considerate of the local environment, the shop also offers a 10-yen refund if you return empty bottles without throwing them away.

Nikko Purin-tei

• 410-7 Ishiya-cho, Nikko, Tochigi MAP
• 7 min. walk from JR Nikko Station
  5 min. walk from Tobu Nikko Station
• 10:00-17:00 (extended hours depending on season)
• Open daily except holidays *Confirm on Facebook or inquire
• 0288-25-6186

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Shougetsu Ice House, main store "Shaved ice made of natural ice

The evolution of shaved ice never stops! Shaved ice made from natural ice

Among Nikko's sweets, shaved ice from Shougetsu Gyoshitsu is unquestionably the most popular. At Shougetsu Hyokushitsu's main store, visitors come from far and wide, regardless of the season, to taste shaved ice made from natural ice directly managed by the icehouse.
Since the fourth generation became the head of the ice shop, Shougetsu Ice House has been evolving its shaved ice menu by developing original mitsu (honey) to complement the ice, and importing not only locally grown strawberries but also carefully selected premium melons and mangoes from all over the country.

The most popular menu item is one that uses an abundance of locally grown strawberries. One of the most popular items for those with a sweet tooth is the "Strawberry Chocolat Whip," a triple combination of chocolate whip, chocolate sauce, and fresh strawberry sauce. The light whip and delicate shaved ice melt in your mouth in the blink of an eye, and the fresh tartness of the strawberry sauce is just the right accent.

Matsuzuki Ice Shop Main Store

• 379 Imaichi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• 6 min. walk from JR Imaichi Station
  9 min. walk from Tobu Railway Shimo-Imaichi Station
• Weekdays 11:00-17:00
  Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays: 10:30-17:00
  *Varies depending on the season and weather.
• Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day)
• 0288-21-0162
• None

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Meiji no Yakata Cake Shop Nikko Ekimae "Nirvana

Enchanting cheesecake that makes everyone smile

Nikko "Meiji no Yakata" has a cheesecake "Nirvana" that has been loved for 40 years. The dough is slowly baked with plenty of premium Danish cream cheese, and the surface is coated with sour cream, resulting in a rich cheesecake with a moist texture. The dough is made without flour, using only cream cheese, eggs, and sugar, which gives it a deep richness with reduced sweetness. The sour cream is made with fresh lemon, which adds a soft acidity to the flavor of the dough, an exquisite combination. It is a luxurious gem that is made with the utmost care in ingredients and production methods.
Meiji no Yakata Cake Shop Nikko Ekimae Store, located in front of Tobu Nikko Station, has a take-out store on the first floor and a café on the second floor. Visitors can also enjoy a relaxing tea time.

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Nikko Castella Honpo "Nikko Castella with gold leaf

Pearl sponge cakes worthy of the Aoi no Gomon (hollyhock crest)

The "Nikko Sponge Cake with Gold Leaf" expresses the splendor of Nikko Toshogu Shrine with gold leaf, in reference to the fact that castella was offered to the Tokugawa Shogunate by the Dutch. It is popular as a souvenir and is available in "honey" and "green tea" flavors, and comes in a box with the Aoi no Gomon (hollyhock crest).

All Castella are made in-house, using ingredients such as brand eggs from Takechikko Farm in Miyazaki Prefecture and acacia honey, which has an elegant aroma and no unpleasant taste, to give the sponge cake a soft and moist texture with a simple sweetness. Ieyasu no Kou no Hitokire Castella" is popular as a simple souvenir or for a single person.
The "Tokusen Castella," which contains 30% more egg yolk than regular Castella, is perfect as a gift.

Chestnut monaka and cheesecake are also available!

In addition to the Castella, there are four types of Japanese sweets, "Aoi Monaka," made from Dainagon azuki beans and green beans from Hokkaido: "Ogura," "Shiroan," "Sesame An," and "Ooguri," and decorated with the crest of the Tokugawa family's three-leaf Aoi hollyhock. Another popular item is the "Castella Shop's Cheesecake.
There are three stores within walking distance of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, with eating and drinking areas available at the main store and the Bandai Nikko store.

Nikko Castella Honpo Bandai Nikko

• 1-1 Honmachi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi MAP
• 9 minutes drive from JR Nikko Station and Tobu Railway Tobu Nikko Station
• Take a bus from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Railway Tobu Nikko Station, and get off at "Nishi-sando" bus stop.
• 8:30-17:00
• No holidays
• 0288-53-2555
• Free of charge

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Kinuta Jaya "Hot Spring Kinuta Yaki

Hot spring kinuta-yaki" satisfies both in appearance and taste.

There are eight Kinugawa Onsen mascot characters, "Kinuta," in various poses in the hot spring resort area.
The "hot spring Kinuta-yaki" in the shape of "Kinuta" in a lying down pose tastes like a taiyaki, with red bean paste inside the crispy baked dough. There are two kinds of bean paste, one is tsubu-an (sweet red bean paste) and the other is a jam of Tochigi strawberries kneaded into the dough, which is stuffed into every corner of the dough.

Eat-in space for a short break

There is an eat-in space, so you can enjoy the freshly baked, hot dough right on the spot.
Another treat, available only during the summer, is shaved ice made from ice produced by Matsuzuki Ice House, one of only five natural ice producers in Japan.
In addition to sweets, there are also light meals and beer, and the popular "Taro Gyoza" and "Nikko Yakisoba" with yunami are recommended for those who are feeling a little hungry. It is an ideal spot for a short break.

Kinuta Chaya

• 1398-13 Ohara, Kinugawa hot spring, Nikko, Tochigi MAP
• Approximately a 3-minute walk from Tobu Railway Kinugawa Hot Spring Station
• 9:00-16:00
• Mon.
• 0288-25-3873
• Free of charge

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Roadside Station Yunishigawa "Strawberry ice cream

Excellent ice cream accented with just the right amount of sourness

Strawberry ice cream" at the storefront store of "Roadside Station Yunishigawa" on the way from Kinugawa Hot Spring to Yunishigawa Hot Spring. The ice cream is made from Tochigi Prefecture's "Tochiotome" strawberries, and is not too sweet, but has the right amount of tartness from the strawberries.
The store is open from Golden Week to the end of October. This "strawberry ice cream" can be purchased during that period while supplies last.

From the end of Golden Week until before the summer vacation, there is also a soft-serve ice cream using a new kind of strawberry, "Skyberry," so you will be lucky if your timing is right. Be sure to give it a try.
There is a footbath right in front of the store, so soaking in the footbath while eating the ice cream is also recommended.

There are many other places to enjoy ice cream as well!

Michi no Eki Yunishigawa is directly connected to Yunishigawa Hot Spring Station on the Noiwa Railway, making it convenient for train users.
Visitors can enjoy Dining Area using local ingredients, natural hot spring and bedrock bath on a day trip, and a duck tour to explore the dam lake.

Roadside Station Yunishigawa

• 478-1 Nishikawa, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• A short walk from Yunishigawa Onsen Station on the Noiwa Railway Aizu Kinugawa Line
• 9:00-17:00 (Dining Area: 10:30-15:00, Property: 10:00-20:00)
• Closed on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (hot spring properties are closed on the 3rd Tuesday of the month)
• Hot spring fee: Nikko residents: 300 yen for adults, 150 yen for elementary school students
  Non-Nikko citizens: Adults 700 yen, elementary school students 350 yen
• 0288-78-1222
• Free of charge
• Please check the website for details such as holidays and hot spring usage fees.

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Kuroda Apiary HoneyB "Pancake

Fluffy pancakes with a gentle sweetness that spreads in your mouth

The café is run by Kuroda Apiary, which has been producing honey for four generations since about 100 years ago.
A popular menu item is pancakes, which are carefully made to order. The fluffy pancakes are topped with a honey sauce that contains raw honey and maple syrup, such as acacia and chestnut, which changes with the season, and the gentle sweetness and aroma of honey spreads in your mouth.
Gelato made with seasonal vegetables and fruits is also popular. The honey is carefully selected to accentuate each ingredient, leaving a smooth melt in the mouth with a lingering, elegant sweetness.

Cute Western-style storefront

When you open the door of the Western-style house, you will be surrounded by the sweet aroma of honey. The stylish interior with natural tastes creates a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. Pets are allowed on the open terrace, so you can relax in the cafe with them. In addition, the direct sales shop attached to the cafe offers a wide variety of honey-based products, so why not buy the taste you enjoyed at the cafe as a souvenir?

Kuroda Apiaries HoneyB

• 291-5 Murai-machi, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi MAP
• 10 min. walk from Tobu Railway Shin-Kanuma Station
• Kuroda Apiary 9:00-19:00
  HoneyB 11:00-19:00 (L.O.18:00)
  Dolce Miele 10:00-18:00
• Tuesdays (open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day)
• 0120-82-1138
• Free of charge