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Nikko

What to eat in Nikko

Start with what Nikko is known for. Below are the everyday dishes you can order here too, each with the Japanese name to point at.

Nikko specialties

Street food

Fried yuba bun

A sweet bean bun wrapped in tofu skin and fried until crisp.

Typically ¥240 to ¥300 1 piece

Sweets

Yokan

A firm bar of sweet bean jelly. Nikko also makes a softer, chilled kind.

Sweets

Shaved ice

Fluffy shaved ice with syrup. Nikko cuts natural ice from ponds in winter.

Typically ¥950 to ¥1,800 a bowl

Regional dish

Tofu skin

Delicate sheets lifted from warm soy milk, served fresh, rolled or fried.

Typically ¥950 to ¥3,850 a set or a bowl

Typical prices, tax included, checked Nov 9, 2026

Also easy to find in Nikko

Noodles

Rice

Sushi

Grilled and fried

Street food

Konbini

Sweets

Plan the rest

Sources

Our summary of the sources below, checked Nov 9, 2026

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