＜Roadside Station Nikko Nikko Kaido Niconico Honjin＞A Roadside Station Serving as a Hub for Nikko’s History, Culture, and Travel｜Nikko,Kinugawa,Lake ChuzenjiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Roadside Station Serving as a Hub for Nikko’s History, Culture, and Travel

Located in the central area of Imaichi, the gateway to Nikko, this roadside station offers convenient access to World Heritage sites such as "Shrines and Temples of Nikko", as well as "Lake Chuzenji", "Kinugawa Onsen", and "Kawaji Onsen". The facility features "Nikoniko Marche", where visitors can find vegetables, fruits, and local products from Tochigi Prefecture. It also includes a multipurpose hall, an open plaza, and the "Toru Funamura Memorial Museum", which showcases works by Toru Funamura, a composer closely associated with the city of Nikko.

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A Selection of Tochigi’s Local Products and Farm-fresh Ingredients

A wide selection of specialty products and souvenirs from both Nikko and the greater Tochigi area is available, with an emphasis on local rice, miso, tamari pickles, yuba, and regional sake. At the farmers’ market corner, freshly harvested morning vegetables are offered at direct-sale prices. Handmade side dishes, bento boxes, and sandwiches prepared with generous amounts of local ingredients are also well regarded.

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A Variety of Eat-in Dining and Sweet Treats

At "Sobadokoro Kyosui-an", diners can savor handmade nihachi soba, known for its firm texture and fragrant broth. "Kaname-ya" serves set meals and rice bowls prepared with Koshihikari rice grown in Nikko, with the seasonal vegetable tempura bowl being a popular choice. Sweets are also available at places like "HONJIN CAFE" and "Castle", offering a pleasant break during a visit.

Roadside Station Nikko Nikko Kaido Niconico Honjin

Address

719-1 Imaichi, Nikko City, Tochigi

Access

[Car] 3 minutes from Nikko Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC; [Train] 10-minute walk from Imaichi Station on the JR Nikko Line, 8-minute walk from Shimo-Imaichi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line/Kinugawa Line

Official Website

https://www.nikko-honjin.jp/

TEL

+81-288-25-7771*Management office (representative number)

FAX

+81-288-25-5560

SNS

Business hours

9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. *Soba restaurant and Japanese restaurant 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (LO 5:30 P.M.)

Regular Holiday

Tuesdays *the following Wednesday when Tuesday falls on a public holiday), and the year-end/New Year period

Parking

Common use for regular and large vehicles: 71 spaces, thoughtful parking spaces: 3 spaces

Event information

- Museum of Japanese Songs - Tribute to Tetsu Funamura: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Last admission 4:30 P.M.), free entry.

- Rental Facilities (Nikoniko Plaza, Nikoniko Hall, Rental Space): Available 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Rental space closes at 9:00 P.M.

- Tourist Information Center: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

- Convenience Store: Open 24 hours.