Tobu-Nikko Station Square & Kanaya Bakery Gateway, Nikko, Tochigi

About this place

Live Camera | Tobu-Nikko Station Square & Kanaya Hotel Bakery, Nikko, Tochigi, Japan. As the primary alpine gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage shrines, temples, and Lake Chuzenji, Tobu-Nikko Station welcomes travelers with its charming triangular alpine chalet architecture set against rolling mountain peaks. The bustling station plaza serves as the vibrant starting point for exploring Nikko's rich cultural heritage, scenic gorges, and hot springs.

A renowned culinary trail begins right in front of the station. Stop at the historic Kanaya Hotel Bakery (金谷ホテルベーカリー 東武日光駅前店) to savor their legendary Century Curry Bread (百年ライスカレーパン) made from a heritage 1873 Western recipe, or cross to Sakaeya (さかえや) to grab steaming Fried Yuba Manju (揚げゆばまんじゅう)—crispy deep-fried tofu skin pastries stuffed with sweet red bean paste and sprinkled with rock salt. Complete your arrival with fresh Nikko soba and creamy local milk gelato while taking in the fresh mountain air.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Alpine Gateway to World Heritage: Begin your journey to Toshogu Shrine and Okunikko through picturesque Tobu-Nikko Station.

▸ Kanaya Hotel Century Curry Bread: Taste legendary deep-fried savory pastries filled with beef curry crafted from a century-old hotel recipe.

▸ Sakaeya Crispy Fried Yuba Manju: Delight in the irresistible contrast of salty and sweet in Nikko's famous deep-fried tofu skin bean buns.