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Kamaya Café du Reverbere

Located in front of Tobu Nikko Station, this café is housed in an old bank building. Western-style dishes such as curry and hamburgers are popular, but the NIKKO rice bowl, which is available in limited quantities, is especially popular.
The secret of its popularity is the abundant use of local ingredients, such as homemade roast beef from "Mae Nikko Wagyu," Nikko's specialty fried rolled yunami, rice from a local contract farmer, and fresh eggs. The roast beef, which is roasted on the surface and vacuum-pressurized at a low temperature, is made from the inner leg of the beef, called shikinbo, and the more you bite into it, the more the flavor of the meat spreads out. It is a perfect match for the melty hot spring egg and subtly sweet fried rolled yunami.

The restaurant is lined with stylish street lamps inside the restaurant.

As the name of the restaurant means "street lamp" in French, the restaurant is lined with stylish street lamps. A large vault from the banking era is also used as an eating and drinking space, with a 20 cm thick door accenting the interior.

Also recommended after lunch are the owner-chef's homemade sweets, of which there are always about 10 varieties available. Tarts made with organic Nikko strawberries and shaved ice made with strawberry puree are very popular desserts that can be enjoyed all year round.

Kamaya Café du Reverbere

• 12-6 Matsubara-cho, Nikko, Tochigi MAP
• 5 minutes walk from JR Nikko Station, 1 minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station
• 11:00-18:00
  Close when sold out
• Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 0288-54-0685
• Free of charge

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Shizen Saryo Meguri

Shizen Saryo Maze is a vegan (100% plant-based) café restaurant based on macrobiotics, located about a 16-minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station along the main street in the direction of Kamibashi. Its cuisine, which focuses on local pesticide-free organic and naturally grown vegetables and brown rice, is valued by the health-conscious.

The "Two-color Kuzu Somen with Tomatoes and Oba Leaves" is a set that includes a salad with the original bright colors of the vegetables and a mushroom soup made with Rishiri kelp. The somen noodles made with kuzu are served in a Genovese style with vinegar, shiso leaves, and basil, and the mild acidity of the tomatoes adds a refreshing touch. The salad is made with fresh vegetables purchased directly from local farmers, such as green peppers, shishito peppers, korinky (raw pumpkin), and okahijiji, which bring the original flavor of the ingredients to life. *Vegetable variety changes with the seasons.

The quaint Japanese-modern interior

The store was formerly an antique art gallery and has been renovated to create a modern Japanese-style space that makes the most of its more than 100-year-old architecture.
Sweets have a gentle taste and are made with natural, plant-based ingredients without eggs, dairy products, or gelatin. The coffee is home-roasted using chrysanthemum charcoal (charcoal used in the tea ceremony), which has a strong and stable flame, and can be enjoyed in combination with the coffee. Organic herbal tea, organic rooibos tea, and other caffeine-free drinks are also available for those who want to relax with natural food and a retro atmosphere.

Shizen Saryo Meguri

• 909-1 Naka Hachiishi-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 18 minutes on foot from Tobu Nikko Station
• Approx. 4 min. on the Tobu Bus bound for Chuzenji hot spring from JR or Tobu Nikko Station, approx. 1 min. walk from the Shiyakusho-mae bus stop.
• 10:00-18:00
• Thursdays
• 080-9343-0831
• Free of charge

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Western Cuisine Meiji no Yakata

Located in the lush green Nikko Sannai area, the Western-style stone building has a late Meiji period style. Visitors can enjoy traditional Western-style cuisine in this high quality building that tells the history of the area.
Nikko, a summer resort for foreigners since the Meiji era (1868-1912), was one of the first places where Western food culture blossomed. At Meiji-no-Yakata, the chef's skillful techniques have created a delicate and elegant dish of the traditional Western cuisine that has been nurtured in Nikko.

The popular "Omelette Rice" is a luxurious dish of chicken rice topped with a soft, half-boiled egg and a whole tiger prawn. The demi-glace sauce, which is simmered at a constant temperature for 24 hours and then strained many times for a smooth finish, is a unique delicacy with a pleasant, slightly bitter, adult taste.

In addition, the 100% beef hamburger steak is also a firm favorite. The juices from the meat and the demi-glace sauce, the restaurant's specialty, intertwine to create a delicious taste that lingers in the mouth. The restaurant also has an open terrace where you can enjoy your meal in an open space surrounded by greenery.

A villa built in the American architectural style

The historic Western-style house, a registered tangible cultural property, was originally the villa of F.W. Horn, an American who focused on the manufacture and sale of phonographs and records in Japan. It was built in the American architectural style of "balloon frame construction," characterized by spaciousness and the absence of large pillars. The walls are piled with Nikko stones using the "Ranre-ishi masonry" technique, which also incorporates the skills of Nikko's master craftsmen.

Since the building was constructed in the Meiji era, when glass manufacturing technology was still in its infancy, the glass is slightly distorted, giving the scenery a unique appearance of gently swaying.

Western Cuisine Meiji no Yakata

• 2339-1 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From JR or Tobu Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus bound for World Heritage Tour (approx. 5 min.) and get off at "Toshogu Higashi Sandoiriguchi Hotel Seiko-en-mae" bus stop.
• 11:00-19:30 (L.O.)
  Winter: 11:30-19:30 (L.O.)
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 0288-53-3751
• Free of charge

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Kanaya Hotel Historical Museum Categee Inn Restaurant & Bakery

Exquisite combination of bread and authentic cuisine from the Kanaya Hotel

The Restaurant offers bread from the Kanaya Hotel Bakery, which has a first-rate taste that has been handed down since the early Meiji period, and dishes prepared with fresh ingredients carefully selected by the chef. In addition to standard items such as sandwiches and curry, the restaurant also offers an extensive seasonal menu. The photo shows the bread au gratin, a hearty dish overflowing with a tart demi-glace sauce. The savory taste of the campagne with rye, sunflower seeds, oats, and other ingredients is exceptionally delicious.

A space that gives the feeling of a relaxing hotel

The restaurant has a retro look with latticed windows, a fireplace, and old trunks on the floor. The Restaurant takes its name from the "Kanaya Cottage Inn," the predecessor of the "Kanaya Hotel," which opened in 1873.
The garden of the "Kanaya Hotel Historical Museum" is a perfect place to stop by before or after admiring the autumn leaves and seasonal flowers. Breads for souvenirs can be purchased at the adjacent "Kanaya Hotel Bakery.

Kanaya Hotel History Museum, Kattegi-in Restaurant & Bakery

• 1-25 Honmachi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From JR or Tobu Railway Nikko Station, take the bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yumoto Onsen (10 minutes), and alight at "Kanaya Hotel Rekishi Kan".
• Meals 9:00-15:00
  Coffee 15:00-17:00 (L.O. 16:30)
  Sweets and beverages only after 3:00 p.m.
• Open daily (closed irregularly from December to February)
• 0288-50-1873
• Free of charge

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Pizza Rinne

Very popular pizza with chewy dough and plenty of ingredients

Located in front of Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, this restaurant offers oven-baked pizza. The dough made from "Yumekaori," a strong flour produced in Tochigi Prefecture, is exquisitely sweet and salty, and when baked at once in the 450 degree oven, the crispy outside and chewy inside are irresistibly delicious. The photo shows the most popular menu item, which is made with a generous amount of olive-marinated maitake mushrooms from Nikko and home-smoked bacon from Nikko HIMITSU Pork. The smooth texture of mozzarella cheese and appetizing garlic flavor are also appealing.

The open and bright restaurant was built by the owner himself.

The friendly owner, a former carpenter, built an oven at home and taught himself how to make delicious pizza. 4 years later, in 2017, he opened Pizza Rinne. He constructed the entire restaurant himself. The materials for the large pizza oven were imported directly from Italy. The interior design was based on his wife's opinions, using white and soft colors to create a bright space that is easy for women to enter.
The restaurant specializes in pizzas, which are popular among the locals, so it is recommended to come early before the dough runs out. Some items on the menu can also be taken out.

Pizza Rinne

• 2243 Honmachi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From JR/Tobu Railway Nikko Station, take the bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yumoto Onsen (about 6 minutes), and get off at Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park.
• 11:30 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) *Close when all the dough is gone.
• Mondays (other occasional holidays apply)
• 0288-25-5039
• Free of charge
• Reservations required for private rooms (free of charge)

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Dining Area Shiori

Unforgettable taste of Nikko created by a talented chef

Located in "Nikko Sangen Nagaya" standing along the Nikko Kaido Road, "Shiori" is a restaurant that hopes to remain a page in the beautiful memories of your trip. The chef, who worked at the "Kanaya Hotel" for 22 years, spares no effort in preparing his dishes, and offers a wide variety of tastes centering on Japanese cuisine. The "Yui" course, one of the four lunch courses, includes yunami sashimi and yunami simmered dishes, as well as "trout-jyu," a specialty of the restaurant, in which Nikko rainbow trout is battered and grilled to a crisp, then dipped in a special sweet and spicy sauce.

Enjoy authentic lunch dishes in a spacious Japanese-style restaurant

The restaurant's retro exterior opens to reveal a bright and relaxing atmosphere inside. The menu is designed to please even the most regular of guests, and the chef has been a long-time trusted advisor to the restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, such as yunami simmered dishes and a local dish called shimotsukare, which is made with yunami ordered from a yunami manufacturer in Nikko City that the chef has long trusted, as well as fried bean curd and omelette. This restaurant is recommended not only for lunch but also for dinner.

Dining Area Shiori

• 957-2 Shimobachiishi-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• 12 min. walk from JR/Tobu Railway Nikko Station.
• 11:30 - 14:00(L.O.), 18:00 - 22:00(L.O.)
• Wednesdays, occasional Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 0288-25-5745
• Free of charge

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Trattoria Zilli

Italian restaurant near the station where you can enjoy rich carbonara

This trattoria is located right in front of Tobu Nikko Station, with a stylish entrance that catches the eye. The dishes prepared by the chef, who trained in Italy, are well known for their casual authentic taste while incorporating ingredients from Nikko and Tochigi Prefecture. The classic lunch dish is the classic carbonara. This rich dish is made only with prosciutto-like pancetta made from pork belly, eggs, and Parmigiano cheese. There are three types of lunch courses, and it is nice to be able to freely choose the volume. The bread that accompanies the course is homemade with a rich flavor, kneaded with okara (bean curd) from the process of making yunamis.

A restaurant where you can enjoy cooking in a casual atmosphere

The restaurant's spacious interior allows diners to relax while enjoying their meal. The wines that go well with the food are carefully selected from Italy and other European countries, Australia, and Japan.
Located close to the train station, the restaurant is always crowded with people who check their destinations while dining after arriving at Nikko, or enjoy a taste that will commemorate their trip before their return train.

Trattoria Zilli

• 10-11 Matsubara-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• 1 minute walk from Tobu Railway Nikko Station, 5 minute walk from JR Nikko Station
• 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00), 17:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
• Wednesdays, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
  Other irregular holidays
• 0288-28-9028
• Free of charge