Must-see restaurants in Nikkō

  • Gyōshintei

    Nikkō

    Treat yourself to an elegant course of shōjin-ryōri, Japanese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Meals are made from locally-sourced vegetables and bean curd…

  • Nagomi-chaya

    Nikkō

    This sophisticated arts-and-crafts-style cafe near the top of Nikkō's main boulevard serves beautifully plated meal sets with lots of small dishes to try…

  • Meguri

    Nikkō

    Enjoy lovingly prepared vegan dishes in this former antique shop with a grand, faded ceiling fresco. Arrive as soon as it opens if you want to eat lunch –…

  • Hippari Dako

    Nikkō

    Refuel at this no-frills Nikkō staple that's been serving foreign travellers for almost three decades. Basic comfort food includes big bowls of curry udon…

  • Yuzawaya

    Nikkō

    In business since 1804, this teahouse specialises in manjū (bean-jam buns) and other traditional sweets; look for the green-and-white banners.

  • Shiori

    Nikkō

    Only open for dinner, there's a bit of everything on the menu here, reflecting the culinary whims of the owner: Szechuan-style Chinese dishes, duck breast…

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