SPACIA X × Nikko Brewing
Craft beer is one of the pillars of drinks served on board.
Developed SPACIA X Limited Nikko Lager
We asked Yasufumi Tsurumaki about his thoughts on the product.
Developed SPACIA X Limited Nikko Lager
We asked Yasufumi Tsurumaki about his thoughts on the product.
Everyone at the beer brewing site
- Nikko Brewing
- Yasufumi Tsurumaki
Nikko Brewing
A notable craft brewery that won the highest award at the craft beer contest "Japan Great Beer Awards 2020." The brewery has a tap bar where you can sample six types of freshly brewed beer. As for bottled beer, we sell two types of ``The Nikko Monkeys'' with brightly colored pop labels and 3 types of ``Nikko Belgian,'' as well as limited-time products.
What is the appeal of the original craft beer on board?
I am the heir to the long-established drive-in, Sanbonmatsu Chaya, located in front of Senjogahara in Oku-Nikko. I started Nikko Brewing because I felt a sense of crisis that while there are many beers bearing the name Nikko, there was no craft beer that was properly brewed in Nikko. I aimed to make a craft beer that was particular about the local area, using local water and using strawberries and yuzu from the prefecture as secondary ingredients.
Nikko Lager
Nikko Lager, which is offered exclusively onboard SPACIA X The concept is ``Less is More,'' which is similar to the Japanese culture of ``Wabi-Sabi,'' an idea used in Italian Pilsner. Furthermore, by incorporating an innovative manufacturing method called dry hopping, we have achieved a taste that is easy to drink and never gets boring.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
We hope that it will become a new presence that conveys the charms of Nikko. I think many foreign tourists will use it, so I think the name of Nikko will spread throughout the world.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
The natural beauty of Oku-Nikko, where I was born and raised, still fascinates me. Beautiful nature can be seen throughout the year, including flowers in June and July and colored leaves in autumn.
Introduction of the store
At the tap bar, you can pour freshly made food on the spot.
Nikko is the place loved by Thomas Glover, a leading figure in the promotion of the beer industry in Japan. It has a history of being a popular summer resort for Italian diplomats, and there is a connection between Nikko and beer, and between Nikko and Italian-style pilsner.
The bottled beer we brew is sold throughout the city, but the brewery also has a tap bar. You can also enjoy comparing drinks, such as premium lager with a deep malt flavor and refreshing taste, and pale ale with a gorgeous aroma. We also have a wooden deck outside, so we recommend enjoying the outdoors on sunny days.
The bottled beer we brew is sold throughout the city, but the brewery also has a tap bar. You can also enjoy comparing drinks, such as premium lager with a deep malt flavor and refreshing taste, and pale ale with a gorgeous aroma. We also have a wooden deck outside, so we recommend enjoying the outdoors on sunny days.
Tap bar counter space attached to the brewery
The tap bar has a total of 6 types of craft beers that change daily.
Nikko Brewing
- TEL
- 0288-25-3631
- business hours
- 10:00～18:00
- Regular holiday
- Tuesday
- location
- Tochigi 1564-4 Kiwadajima, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 15 minutes by car from Shimo-imaichi Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Nikko Coffee
We asked the representative, Kiyoshi Kazama, about the story behind this amber cup, which is perfect for a special trip to Nikko.
Mr. Kazama came up with the concept of coffee to be served in the car, and created a unique flavor by finely adjusting the selection of beans and roasting method.
- Nikko Coffee
- Mr. Kiyoshi Kazama
Nikko Coffee
` Nikko Coffee'' is a popular local brand that operates six cafes in Tochigi Prefecture, including the main branch of Nikko Coffee Gyocha-an located on Negoya Alley in Kanuma City, which retains a retro atmosphere. At both shops, you can enjoy high-grade, in-house roasted specialty coffee and cafe menus in an atmosphere of stylishly renovated old folk houses.
What is the appeal of original coffee in the car?
ORIGINAL BLEND (Hot) Original blend
ICED COFFEE Ice coffee
ICED COFFEE Ice coffee
Among various vehicles, I think SPACIA X is a special one that gives you a sense of luxury.
What kind of coffee taste is best suited to be served in a car?
After careful consideration, we came up with keywords such as "elegance," "harmony," "classic," and "relaxation." Nikko is a place where you can feel the elegance of the city where Eastern and Western cultures are harmonious, and the gorgeousness exemplified by Nikko Toshogu Shrine makes it a place that continues to be loved by people of all ages and genders.
Our goal was to create a coffee that would help you relax and even feel the afterglow of your trip.
Yes, this is an original cup that can only be enjoyed inside the car.
For hot coffee, we offer the recommended blend at the time from among several original blends for SPACIA X It has a taste that is suitable for all ages and genders, and will accompany you during your travels. We also have one type of iced coffee available.
What kind of coffee taste is best suited to be served in a car?
After careful consideration, we came up with keywords such as "elegance," "harmony," "classic," and "relaxation." Nikko is a place where you can feel the elegance of the city where Eastern and Western cultures are harmonious, and the gorgeousness exemplified by Nikko Toshogu Shrine makes it a place that continues to be loved by people of all ages and genders.
Our goal was to create a coffee that would help you relax and even feel the afterglow of your trip.
Yes, this is an original cup that can only be enjoyed inside the car.
For hot coffee, we offer the recommended blend at the time from among several original blends for SPACIA X It has a taste that is suitable for all ages and genders, and will accompany you during your travels. We also have one type of iced coffee available.
Nikko Cola
Furthermore, we will also be offering Nikko Cola craft cola that we developed so that even people who don't like coffee can enjoy it.
This is a new coffee drink based on authentic specialty coffee, mixed with ingredients such as yuzu and chili peppers from Nikko, and spices. Mixed with carbonic acid to create a cola-like drink with a rich aroma and complex taste.
By the way, I think that a cafe is a comprehensive art form. We provide a menu that is perfect for the space, time, season, etc. SPACIA X 's cafe counter is also a comprehensive work of art. I would be happy if people could look at the inside of the car from that perspective.
This is a new coffee drink based on authentic specialty coffee, mixed with ingredients such as yuzu and chili peppers from Nikko, and spices. Mixed with carbonic acid to create a cola-like drink with a rich aroma and complex taste.
By the way, I think that a cafe is a comprehensive art form. We provide a menu that is perfect for the space, time, season, etc. SPACIA X 's cafe counter is also a comprehensive work of art. I would be happy if people could look at the inside of the car from that perspective.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
First of all, I would like to say that I am very honored to be able to participate in this SPACIA X cafe project. It was because of my childhood memories.
A train called Deluxe Romance Car used to be operated by Tobu Railway.
There was a salon with a jukebox and a buffet corner, so it was a dream-like space for me as a child.
This time, SPACIA X also has a new cafe counter and special lounge-style seats. This project was like a culmination for me, who grew up along the Tobu Railway lines and had opened shops along the lines. With this in mind, we thought about creating a system to connect with everyone along the railway lines. What we came up with was a cycle in which a portion of the proceeds from the coffee served on the train would be used for environmental conservation and other community development efforts, giving back to the local community. In addition to the relationship between sellers and buyers, customers can also form a new relationship in which they become stakeholders who support Nikko's future.
A train called Deluxe Romance Car used to be operated by Tobu Railway.
There was a salon with a jukebox and a buffet corner, so it was a dream-like space for me as a child.
This time, SPACIA X also has a new cafe counter and special lounge-style seats. This project was like a culmination for me, who grew up along the Tobu Railway lines and had opened shops along the lines. With this in mind, we thought about creating a system to connect with everyone along the railway lines. What we came up with was a cycle in which a portion of the proceeds from the coffee served on the train would be used for environmental conservation and other community development efforts, giving back to the local community. In addition to the relationship between sellers and buyers, customers can also form a new relationship in which they become stakeholders who support Nikko's future.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
At that time, Nikko has its goodness at that time. I particularly often visit Takio Shrine (Futarasan Shrine Bekku) located behind Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Just as I did when thinking about the concept for this coffee, when I think about something important, I suddenly remember something and turn to it. Nikko is a place with impressive nature, but I also like the countryside where you can feel the life of people who have not changed since ancient times.
Introduction of the store
The interior has a calming atmosphere, with a lot of wood used. There is a courtyard in the back with refreshing green trees.
Nikko Coffee 's roots are as a cafe with only 10 seats, which was started in a renovated old folk house, which is also my parents' home, located in an alley in Kanuma City. This is the current Nikko Coffee Gachaan main store.
Alleys are narrow streets, so it's easy to have conversations and say hello as you pass each other, and I think it's a place where you can get a feel for the lives of the people who have lived there for a long time.
Furthermore, revitalizing old buildings is also about bringing to life the character of the city. Unlike newly built shops, old buildings contain the history of the town and can be said to be unique to that town.
These are the things I focus on when opening a store.
The shops on Goyotei-dori are also a little far from the main street where there are many tourists, and the building is a renovated old merchant house with impressive thick beams.
Alleys are narrow streets, so it's easy to have conversations and say hello as you pass each other, and I think it's a place where you can get a feel for the lives of the people who have lived there for a long time.
Furthermore, revitalizing old buildings is also about bringing to life the character of the city. Unlike newly built shops, old buildings contain the history of the town and can be said to be unique to that town.
These are the things I focus on when opening a store.
The shops on Goyotei-dori are also a little far from the main street where there are many tourists, and the building is a renovated old merchant house with impressive thick beams.
Goyoteidori black curry is a popular cafe menu item. The most popular dish with a blend of several spices.
In addition to coffee and sweets, the omelet rice, which features a tomato-based sauce that I invented when I first opened, is the same at all stores, but the curry is original to each store.
Here in Nikko, we have developed a black curry made with carefully roasted spices, taking into account Nikko's history, culture, lacquer, and the stately image of imperial mansions.
Please try the deep-flavored roux and specially selected pork from Tochigi Prefecture that has been stewed for 3 days.
In summer, shaved ice made with natural ice from Nikko is also a popular menu item. We recommend the shaved ice made with plenty of strawberries and Tochiotome from Tochigi Prefecture.
Here in Nikko, we have developed a black curry made with carefully roasted spices, taking into account Nikko's history, culture, lacquer, and the stately image of imperial mansions.
Please try the deep-flavored roux and specially selected pork from Tochigi Prefecture that has been stewed for 3 days.
In summer, shaved ice made with natural ice from Nikko is also a popular menu item. We recommend the shaved ice made with plenty of strawberries and Tochiotome from Tochigi Prefecture.
Tochiotome's shaved ice. You can also add condensed milk.
Delicious omelet rice with melty egg and tomato-based sauce, inspired by the movie “Tandopo” (Photo shows the dish at Nikko Coffee Kyocha-an main store)
Nikko Coffee Goyotei Street
Nikko Coffee is located in a quiet area near Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. While retaining the calm atmosphere of a historic merchant house, it has been renovated into a retro-modern space where you can relax and feel the warmth of the wood. Each Nikko Coffee store has a curry menu, and this store's specialty is spicy black curry. In summer, we also recommend shaved ice made with natural ice from Nikko.
- TEL
- 0288-53-2335
- business hours
- 10:00～18:00
- Regular holiday
- Mondays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (closed the next day if it is a holiday)
- location
- Tochigi 3-13 Honmachi, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 30 minutes walk from Tobu-nikko Nikko Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Watanabe Sahei Shoten
Nikko's famous sake bottled in a stylish bottle exclusively for inside the train
We asked Yasuhiro Watanabe, a long-established sake brewer who serves Nikko Homare Sake Homare, about the secret behind its deliciousness.
We asked Yasuhiro Watanabe, a long-established sake brewer who serves Nikko Homare Sake Homare, about the secret behind its deliciousness.
With a representative brand in hand, Mr. Watanabe explained in detail its characteristics.
We use English to help foreigners as well.
We use English to help foreigners as well.
- Watanabe Sahei Shoten
- Mr. Yasuhiro Watanabe
Watanabe Sahei Shoten
A long-established sake brewery founded in 1842, located near Tobu-nikko Station, one stop from Shimo-imaichi Nikko Station by SPACIA X, and in front of a popular roadside station. We brew and sell a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, with the three main brands being Nikko Homare Sake, Sontoku, and Seikai. We also have a large selection of products that are made locally in Imaichi and Tochigi Prefecture. Sake brewery tours are available by reservation.
What is the appeal of Nikko Homare Sake which has an original package inside the car?
The one in the center Nikko Homare Sake 's Junmai Ginjo served on the train. Yume Sarara is used. The one on the right is Sontoku Junmaishu, which revived the kimoto brewing that was practiced at the time of its founding. On the left is Seikai's Junmai Daiginjo, created with an emphasis on the balance of five flavors.
Imaichi, where we have been brewing sake for nearly 200 years, is a very suitable place for sake brewing. One of the first important factors is water. Located on the fan shape of the Oya River, which flows from Kegon Falls, the city has an abundance of high-quality groundwater. Moreover, it is soft water that gives it a gentle flavor. The well water is always flowing in front of the restaurant, so feel free to draw from it and taste the deliciousness.
Then, the climate. Located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level at the foot of Nikko Mountain, it is cool in summer and considerably cooler in winter. This coolness is ideal for sake brewing. And we are also blessed with rice. Nikko Homare Sake Junmai Ginjo uses rice specially grown by a farmer in Imaichi. Tochigi The prefecture also produces good quality rice.
Then, the climate. Located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level at the foot of Nikko Mountain, it is cool in summer and considerably cooler in winter. This coolness is ideal for sake brewing. And we are also blessed with rice. Nikko Homare Sake Junmai Ginjo uses rice specially grown by a farmer in Imaichi. Tochigi The prefecture also produces good quality rice.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
Actually, I love trains, and personally, I'm really looking forward to riding this new limited express train. The design is more stylish and modern than Tobu Railway's previous limited express trains, and the interior has a luxurious feel. I'm looking forward to riding SPACIA X and heading to Tokyo soon.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
In front of the store, the well water used for preparation is flowing, and you can freely drink it.
I still love this place where I was born and raised, and where I still live. It is easily accessible from Shimo-imaichi to Asakusa in about 1 hour and 40 minutes by express train, the water is delicious, prices are low, and I feel that it is a comfortable place to live.
Even in Nikko, my favorite place is the Sky Corridor on Kirifuri Plateau. It is one of the most relaxing places with abundant nature and great views.
Even in Nikko, my favorite place is the Sky Corridor on Kirifuri Plateau. It is one of the most relaxing places with abundant nature and great views.
Introduction of the store
Inside the store, you can feel the warmth of wood and history.
A sales floor and office located in a retro building that was built over 100 years ago. I think you can see the traditional style of the sake brewery.
The sake brewery tour is popular because it is easy to understand using panels.
However, as a long-established store, we must not stand still. We welcome tours of our sake brewery in order to spread the word about the appeal of Japanese sake. We will explain it in an easy-to-understand way, including the differences between it and alcoholic beverages other than sake. English is also available, and the number of foreign tourists has increased significantly recently.
Watanabe Sahei Shoten
- TEL
- 0288-21-0007
- business hours
- 8:00～18:00
- Regular holiday
- Obon, year-end and New Year holidays
- location
- Tochigi 450 Imaichi, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 7 minutes walk from Shimo-imaichi Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Katayama Shuzo
Katayama Shuzo offers original bottles of Nikkoji Sake on the train.
We asked Tomoyuki Katayama, the company's representative and chief brewer, why he is so particular about the Sase style.
We asked Tomoyuki Katayama, the company's representative and chief brewer, why he is so particular about the Sase style.
Mr. Katayama scientifically analyzes the deliciousness of Japanese sake and aims to further improve its taste.
- Katayama Shuzo
- Mr. Tomoyuki Katayama
Katayama Shuzo
A sake brewery with a reputation for careful sake brewing, based on the concept of "doing things that major sake brewers cannot do." It is located near the Otani River, about a 10-minute walk from Shimo-imaichi Station. The most distinctive feature is that it incorporates the ``Sase style,'' a time-consuming process in which the mash, which is the basis of sake, is packed in bags and slowly squeezed. The sake lees produced in this way is not only good for drinking, but also has a special taste and is popular.
What is the appeal of Nikkoji Sake which has an original package inside the train?
Nikkoji Sake
Sake brewing takes a lot of time and effort, and delicious sake cannot be produced unless passion is poured into each of the many steps. In particular, the pressure applied during squeezing affects the taste. Therefore, instead of pressing the sake all at once with a machine, which is the method used by many sake breweries, we adopted the ``Sase method.'' The mash is manually packed into bags, stacked one on top of the other, and then slowly squeezed under pressure. By doing this, you will end up with a flavor that is free of unpleasant tastes.
Furthermore, we have focused on direct sales because we want our customers to enjoy the original taste. If you put the product through standard distribution channels, it will take a long time to reach the customer. If you buy directly, you can enjoy the taste of freshly made food.
The Nikkoji Sake Ginjo served on the train is a proud brand made with Yume Sasara, a sake rice grown within the prefecture, and Nikko's famous water. I think you can feel the noble fragrance without any unpleasant taste.
Furthermore, we have focused on direct sales because we want our customers to enjoy the original taste. If you put the product through standard distribution channels, it will take a long time to reach the customer. If you buy directly, you can enjoy the taste of freshly made food.
The Nikkoji Sake Ginjo served on the train is a proud brand made with Yume Sasara, a sake rice grown within the prefecture, and Nikko's famous water. I think you can feel the noble fragrance without any unpleasant taste.
On the left is the real face of unfiltered unprocessed sake, which is unfiltered and unheated, and boasts the most popularity. On the right is Nikkoji Sake 's Junmai Ginjo, which has a good balance of flavor and aroma. This is the brand offered on the train.
We are also developing sweets and beauty products that use alcohol.
Sweets unique to sake breweries, made with plenty of unprocessed sake Kashiwamori
We also sell original face packs containing raw unprocessed sake and sake lees.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
I heard that the inside of the car is very luxurious. We feel honored to be able to serve our alcoholic beverages on board such vehicles. At the cafe counter, you can enjoy various products related to Nikko. It seems that Nikko-like designs are scattered throughout the interior of the car. Just moving around in the car will make you feel like you've traveled.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
The shop along National Route 121 is decorated with seasonal flowers.
My favorite part of Nikko is the Imaichi area, which has an environment that is neither too rural nor too urban.
Introduction of the store
Mr. Katayama taught me the process in front of the Sase-style machine.
The first founder set out in search of high-quality water from Kashiwazaki in Niigata Prefecture, which is known for its sake production, and it was here that he discovered water that he was satisfied with. As this episode shows, Nikko is blessed with high-quality water. The climate is cool, and Tochigi Prefecture has developed rice and special yeast suitable for sake brewing. In this blessed environment, we will continue to carefully brew sake while faithfully following the teachings of our predecessors.
Katayama Shuzo
- TEL
- 0288-21-0039
- business hours
- 8:00～18:00
- Regular holiday
- Obon, year-end and New Year holidays
- location
- Tochigi 146-2 Segawa, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 9 minutes walk from Shimo-imaichi Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Girouette
To the chef who developed three types of appetizers that go well with Nikko Brewing 's craft beer,
We asked them about the store's commitment and the appeal of Nikko-produced ingredients.
We asked them about the store's commitment and the appeal of Nikko-produced ingredients.
They sometimes help out with planting and harvesting the rice they purchase, as well as harvesting vegetables.
Mr. Fukui. He spoke passionately about his love for Nikko.
Mr. Fukui. He spoke passionately about his love for Nikko.
- Girouette
- Chef Shinnosuke Fukui
Girouette
A French restaurant opening in July 2021, located along Omotesando from Tobu-nikko Station to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Chef Shinnosuke Fukui, who trained at two-star restaurants in France, travels to the local area to discover unknown Nikko ingredients and spread the word about their deliciousness.
What is the appeal of the three types of appetizers?
Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes
Smoked Itadakimasu Trout
Smoked Itadakimasu Trout
First, I would like to talk about the ingredients used in this product.
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Because they are grown in a clear stream flowing through the nature-rich area of Ashio-cho, Nikko City, they have no odor, so even people who don't like freshwater fish can eat them. What's more, they are carefully raised for a longer period of time than normal farming, and have a delicious flavor with a strong umami flavor.
`` Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes'' is a rillette with a fun texture when combined with rakkyo from Kamisawa Umetaro Shoten in Nikko. `` Smoked Itadakimasu Trout'' allows you to enjoy the taste of trout directly.
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Because they are grown in a clear stream flowing through the nature-rich area of Ashio-cho, Nikko City, they have no odor, so even people who don't like freshwater fish can eat them. What's more, they are carefully raised for a longer period of time than normal farming, and have a delicious flavor with a strong umami flavor.
`` Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes'' is a rillette with a fun texture when combined with rakkyo from Kamisawa Umetaro Shoten in Nikko. `` Smoked Itadakimasu Trout'' allows you to enjoy the taste of trout directly.
Asano Pork Jerky
Another notable ingredient is “asano pork.” This is Tochigi Prefecture's proud brand of pigs, which are raised with special care in terms of feed, water, environment, etc. Although it is a valuable meat that is shipped in small numbers, I am so fond of it that I sell it wholesale. Its characteristics are that the fat is refreshing and the taste is deep! We created "Asano Pork Jerky" in collaboration with a product from a Japanese pepper specialty store in front of our store.
All of these are perfect for when you're feeling peckish, and they pair perfectly with the variety of craft beers sold on board the train.
All of these are perfect for when you're feeling peckish, and they pair perfectly with the variety of craft beers sold on board the train.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
A variety of Nikko-produced vegetables were used on the day we visited. Another appeal is that the ingredients are safe and secure and you can see the faces of the producers.
We are very happy to have the opportunity to let people traveling to Nikko enjoy delicious locally produced ingredients not only at the store but also on the train.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
Nikko has many great places, but my recommendation is the winter scenery of Oku-Nikko. Lake Chuzenji and its surrounding areas are deserted and are enveloped in silence. Although it is bitterly cold, being surrounded by the quiet nature will calm your mind.
Introduction of the store
Our recommendation for the ``Chomasu'' that you can eat at the restaurant is the Chōmasu and grapefruit salad (left). This signature salad is made with fresh trout and seasonal Nikko vegetables.
On the right is roasted Asano Pork. It has a chewy texture that is cooked at a low temperature, and the deliciousness of the fatty meat is also noteworthy.
On the right is roasted Asano Pork. It has a chewy texture that is cooked at a low temperature, and the deliciousness of the fatty meat is also noteworthy.
When I was studying in France, I learned that there are shops that can only be opened in rural areas. The restaurant's style is to find hidden local ingredients and serve them as delicious dishes, allowing people to learn about the charm of the region. I think it's a one-of-a-kind experience that you can't experience unless you visit the place.
Nikko is famous for yuba, but many people don't know that it has many other delicious ingredients as well. Blessed with abundant nature and an environment with varying temperatures, the area is characterized by the strong flavors of the vegetables and other ingredients. Through this shop, we want to spread the appeal of Nikko and the ingredients of the prefecture. Our job as chefs is to help bring out the original flavor of the ingredients. delicious! If you think so, that's the charm of Nikko's ingredients.
Additionally, on the table is a welcome plate carved by Nikko that I designed. It is one of Nikko's traditional crafts, but I wanted to show that there are also such colorful works.
Nikko is famous for yuba, but many people don't know that it has many other delicious ingredients as well. Blessed with abundant nature and an environment with varying temperatures, the area is characterized by the strong flavors of the vegetables and other ingredients. Through this shop, we want to spread the appeal of Nikko and the ingredients of the prefecture. Our job as chefs is to help bring out the original flavor of the ingredients. delicious! If you think so, that's the charm of Nikko's ingredients.
Additionally, on the table is a welcome plate carved by Nikko that I designed. It is one of Nikko's traditional crafts, but I wanted to show that there are also such colorful works.
You can relax in the chic white-based interior.
A colorful Nikko carving welcome plate. This is a one-of-a-kind Nikko carving designed by Mr. Fukui and created by Keiichi Nakayama of Nikko Mishimaya.
Girouette
- TEL
- 0288-25-5001
- business hours
- 11:30-14:00 (LO 13:00), 18:00-22:00 (Food LO 20:00, Drink LO 21:00)
- Regular holiday
- Monday/Tuesday
- location
- Tochigi 956 Shimohachiishi-cho, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 13 minutes walk from Tobu-nikko Nikko Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × THE STANDARD BAKERS
A popular bakery with operations in Tokyo came across delicious onions and developed this rusk, which is only sold inside cars.
We visited Masashi Tamura, who is involved in menu development, at the main store and heard the story behind the creation of the restaurant.
We visited Masashi Tamura, who is involved in menu development, at the main store and heard the story behind the creation of the restaurant.
Mr. Tamura is responsible for developing the main store's menu.
Through SPACIA X, we are conveying the deliciousness of onions grown in the Yoshida region.
Through SPACIA X, we are conveying the deliciousness of onions grown in the Yoshida region.
- THE STANDARD BAKERS
- Mr. Masashi Tamura
THE STANDARD BAKERS
(Standard Bakers)
(Standard Bakers)
A very popular bakery with its main store located in the Otani district of Utsunomiya, known as the production area of Oya stone, as well as stores in Tokyo and Osaka.
We work with the concept of creating vitality in each area we interact with and increasing the value of the entire area.
We work with the concept of creating vitality in each area we interact with and increasing the value of the entire area.
What is the appeal of onion rusk?
Onion Consommé Rusk
Since we had a cafe in Yoshida Village Village, we were approached by Mr. Izawa from Izawaichigoen, and that's how Rusk was born. The Yoshida region of Shimotsuke, which is sandwiched between two large rivers and blessed with well-drained soil, has long been famous for producing onions. This produces onions with a strong flavor. When I first tasted it, I was amazed at how delicious it was. The encounter between these two gave birth to a not-so-sweet rusk.
The most important thing during development was to make the most of the onion's flavor. Sliced onions are stir-fried, dipped in consommé soup, and combined with cheese, etc., but the original flavor of the ingredients is not lost at all. It would also be delicious to top it off with the appetizer `` Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes'' that is also provided on the train, and enjoy it with a craft beer.
The most important thing during development was to make the most of the onion's flavor. Sliced onions are stir-fried, dipped in consommé soup, and combined with cheese, etc., but the original flavor of the ingredients is not lost at all. It would also be delicious to top it off with the appetizer `` Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes'' that is also provided on the train, and enjoy it with a craft beer.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
My personal favorite place is Taiyu-in Temple at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko. It is famous as the mausoleum of the third Tokugawa shogun, Lord Iemitsu, and the beauty of the moss as well as the architecture will captivate your heart.
Introduction of the store
The store in Nikko, which is headed by SPACIA X, is located in the middle of Omotesando, which connects Tobu-nikko Station and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. You can enjoy bread and pizza baked at the main store. Our signature product, bread, is characterized by its ``normal'' taste, without any distinctive characteristics. Our goal is to create bread that everyone can enjoy and never get tired of eating. The main store where I work is located in the Otani district of Utsunomiya City, which is famous for the production of Otani stone. It used to be a deserted building, but it has been renovated and transformed into a stylish space. This is THE STANDARD BAKERS' only restaurant. We offer an Italian menu made with carefully selected ingredients.
The one on the right is Tochiotome cream bread, the one in the center is a milk stick sandwiched with homemade condensed milk cream, and the one on the left is a Utsunomiya ham cutlet sandwich. You can also order drinks and eat them inside.
We also recommend the Margherita, which is baked in the main store's stone oven, quickly frozen, and warmed in-store.
Inside the store you can feel the warmth of wood
Otani Main Store is a stylish space that makes it hard to believe that it was once a drive-in.
THE STANDARD BAKERS Nikko store (Standard Bakers Nikkoten)
In addition to THE STANDARD BAKERS' popular breads, this bakery cafe also offers pizza baked in the main store's stone oven and drinks. It is in a great location along Omotesando in Nikko. Local products such as Tochiotome cream bread made with strawberries grown in the prefecture and Utsunomiya ham cutlet sandwiches are also popular.
- TEL
- 0288-25-5531
- business hours
- 10:00~16:00 (~17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
- Regular holiday
- Tuesdays (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from December to March; if a holiday falls on a holiday, the following day is closed; other irregular holidays may apply)
- location
- Tochigi 597-2 Miyuki-cho, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 10 minutes walk from Tobu-nikko Nikko Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Izawaichigoen
Izawaichigoen created original sweets products.
We visited Atsuhiko Izawa in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, and asked him about his hometown of Tochigi and his thoughts on the products he has developed.
We visited Atsuhiko Izawa in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, and asked him about his hometown of Tochigi and his thoughts on the products he has developed.
Mr. Izawa is still involved in growing strawberries, paying special attention to water and soil.
Gelato trained at a famous store in Tokyo.
Gelato trained at a famous store in Tokyo.
- Izawaichigoen
- Mr. Atsuhiko Izawa
Nikko Dorabata-san (Nikko Dorabata-san)
A shop that sells "Dorabata-san", a new type of hybrid sweets created by gelato and cafe Izawaichigoen. It is located in Nishi-Sando Chaya, which is convenient for sightseeing. You can take out original sweets made by a long-established confectionery store in Tochigi City, such as dorayaki with red bean paste sandwiched between the hand-baked skin and our signature gelato.
What is the appeal of the five types of sweets served on the train?
Some people may find it strange that Izawaichigoen, which is also a strawberry producer, created a product that will be sold inside the SPACIA X It is true that we are the primary producers of strawberries. However, they are also focusing on activities that bring back vitality to rural areas, and in addition to gelato made with home-grown strawberries and other ingredients, they also produce a variety of other products. The basis of this is the awareness that no matter what product we produce, we are the representatives of farmers and that we make them heroes. I believe that by using ingredients from local farmers in Shimotsuke and Tochigi Prefecture, as well as from domestic and overseas farmers who are serious about agriculture, we can revitalize farmers and restore vitality to rural areas. Therefore, Yoshidamura Village was established on the former JA site in Shimotsuke. We renovated a magnificent warehouse made of Oya stone and opened a shop, cafe, hotel, and glamping facility. Our restaurant is located next door, and we are now attracting a lot of people.
Sake-kasu Gelato
strawberry milk gelato
Strawberry sorbet (limited to winter/spring strawberry season)
strawberry milk gelato
Strawberry sorbet (limited to winter/spring strawberry season)
With this in mind, one of the products we created and offered on the train is `` Sake-kasu Gelato.'' This is a limited-edition on-board product that combines cheese gelato based on pasteurized milk from Nasu Senbonmatsu Farm with sake lees from Watanabe Sahei Shoten, a sake brewery in Nikko where sake is sold on board. We will also be selling two types of gelato that are typical of Tochigi, using ingredients such as home-grown strawberries. All of our products are made with a natural sweetness in mind, with a strong flavor of sake lees and strawberries.
Sake lees butter sandwich
Sake-lees & Rice-flour Cracker Biscuits
Sake-lees & Rice-flour Cracker Biscuits
Sake lees from Katayama Shuzo Brewery in Nikko, which also produces Japanese sake sold on board the train, was also kneaded into butter sandwiches and cracker biscuits. This product is designed to be paired with beer or sake. We also recommend dipping the cracker biscuits into the `` Itadakimasu Trout and Scallion Rilettes'' available only on board.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
Through SPACIA X
Introduction of the store
This product is sold exclusively at Nikko stores. The one on the left is Mr. Dorabata (strawberry), and the one on the right is Mr. Dragera (milk). A unique taste that combines Japanese and Western flavors.
Although our gelato shop is a little far from Nikko, we have two in our local roadside station Shimotsuke and in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture. There is a directly managed cafe in Yoshida Village Village next to the head office, and a restaurant next door that uses locally grown vegetables. Furthermore, in Nikko, which will be our destination on SPACIA X The skin of the dorayaki, which is hand-baked in the store, is made by artisans who are particular about the ingredients, including the moist and textured Takaragasa wheat flour, orchard eggs from Nasu, beet sugar from Hokkaido, and ripe acacia honey. thing. The filling is also carefully cooked with Hokkaido-produced large-grain red beans, Toyosho.
Gelato is also available at stores in Nikko. The photo shows half of our signature product, strawberry milk and pistachio.
To go with this dorayaki, there are 4 types of Nikko Dorabata sandwiched with special butter cream, and 6 types of Nikko Doragela sandwiched with homemade gelato. In the center of Nikko, where many people gather, we will convey the thoughts and stories of farmers from all over the region.
Yoshida Village Village, where Mr. Izawa serves as the village chief. It used to be a place where JA housed and locals gathered, but after it closed, it became an empty warehouse. Mr. Izawa renovated it into a place where people from outside the prefecture can also visit.
Lunch menu at the restaurant attached to the headquarters. There are plenty of vegetables, many of which are locally grown.
Nikko Dorabata-san (Nikko Dorabata-san)
- TEL
- 0288-25-6970
- business hours
- 10:00～17:00
- Regular holiday
- Wednesday
- location
- Tochigi 10-20 Yasukawa-cho, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 30 minutes walk from Tobu-nikko Nikko Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Mitsuyama Youkan Honpo
The yokan has the same flavor as the one from the main store, wrapped in a cutely designed package that is only sold inside the train.
We asked Yasuhiro Mitsuyama, the 4th generation owner, about the thoughts and commitment he put into this.
We asked Yasuhiro Mitsuyama, the 4th generation owner, about the thoughts and commitment he put into this.
Mr. Mitsuyama talked about his love for Nikko as well as his commitment to yokan.
In the guest room opposite the main store
In the guest room opposite the main store
- Mitsuyama Youkan
- Yasuhiro Mitsuyama
Mitsuyama Youkan Honpo
Since its founding in 1895, this long-established store has consistently made only yokan. It is a famous Nikko confectionery with a long history, and has been used as a gift to the imperial family resting at the Tamozawa Imperial Villa in Nikko, and also as an official item at Nikko Futarasan Shrine. The elegant sweetness and rich flavor of red beans are created through traditional handcraft techniques that have been passed down through the generations. In addition to the bite-sized One-bite Yokan, we also recommend the mizu yokan, which brings out the deliciousness of Nikko's famous water.
What is the appeal of the yokan in the original package inside the car?
One-bite Yokan (1 piece)
What we offer on the train is One-bite Yokan, which is also sold at our main store. However, the small box is a colorful one depicting the scenery of Nikko, and the outer box containing 3 pieces has a Kanuma Kumiko pattern reminiscent of the window frame of SPACIA X, so you can see the pattern on the small box. We have Inbound a product that is suitable for the new limited express, combining Nikko's traditional yokan with a new design.
One-bite Yokan (set of 3)
The ingredients for yokan are really simple: azuki beans, agar, sugar, and water. The unique characteristics of the ingredients come out directly, and changing the manufacturing method will also change the taste. For this reason, we continue to carefully select raw materials and are particular about handmade products that have remained unchanged since ancient times. Using Nikko's famous water, it has a smooth and elegant texture, and a rich sweetness that is satisfying as a Japanese sweet. However, the taste is actually changing little by little to match the tastes of customers, which change with the times.
Thoughts on SPACIA X
I feel that Limited Express Train is packed with the fun of traveling. In a sense, they are the guardians of Japan's travel culture. We hope that together with our new customers, we will bring a new breeze to Nikko.
What is your favorite thing about Nikko?
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, this area offers a variety of natural scenery. Of course, there is history, and there are many famous historical sites. My first favorite is Takio Shrine, located north of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. There are hardly any people in sight, and the atmosphere is quiet and dignified.
The other is Kannonji Temple, which stands on a hill behind the main store. This place is rarely visited by tourists, but it is recommended because you can get a panoramic view of Nikko city. The atmosphere is different from the tourist-filled streets of Omotesando and other areas of Nikko, and you will be able to see both the ``dynamic'' and ``static'' aspects of Nikko.
The other is Kannonji Temple, which stands on a hill behind the main store. This place is rarely visited by tourists, but it is recommended because you can get a panoramic view of Nikko city. The atmosphere is different from the tourist-filled streets of Omotesando and other areas of Nikko, and you will be able to see both the ``dynamic'' and ``static'' aspects of Nikko.
Introduction of the store
Yokan from Nikko has a history of being loved by travelers since the Edo period. Continuing to preserve this tradition. I believe that it is not about things remaining the same, but about passing on the good parts and continuing to change. In this way, we are able to continue to protect Nikko's yokan, a traditional confectionery, that is accepted by customers of each era.
One-bite Yokan that has the same taste as the yokan sold inside the train. Available retail and in boxes (from 8 pieces), they have a long shelf life and are popular as Nikko souvenirs.
Mizu Yokan, which has a smoother texture and a softer texture, is also one of their signature products that you must try (Image provided by Mitsuyama Youkan Co., Ltd.)
Inside the store, you can feel the style of a long-established store.
It is located about 300 meters from Shinkyo Bridge in front of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, making it a convenient location to stop by when visiting two shrines and one temple.
Mitsuyama Youkan Honpo
- TEL
- 0288-54-0068
- business hours
- 8:00～18:30
- Regular holiday
- new year's day
- location
- Tochigi 914 Naka Hachiishi-cho, Nikko-shi, Nikko
- access
- 20 minutes walk from Tobu-nikko Nikko Station on the Tobu-nikko
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SPACIA X × Food Coordinator
In order to rediscover the various values of Nikko and enjoy it through our cafe,
Developed the cafe menu with good mornings Yu Mizushiro.
By incorporating perspectives such as regional revitalization, we aim to create a new type of cafe on Limited Express Train.
Developed the cafe menu with good mornings Yu Mizushiro.
By incorporating perspectives such as regional revitalization, we aim to create a new type of cafe on Limited Express Train.
- good mornings Co., Ltd.
- Yu Mizuyo
good mornings Co., Ltd. (Good Morning Kabushiki Gasha)
There are many special places, things, and people in Nikko that you really want to keep secret. What particularly captivated me was water. We would like to utilize the power of water, which can be felt everywhere in Nikko, in our manufacturing. Also, I work on various manufacturing projects with colleagues from all over Japan, and I was very impressed by the sincere attitude towards manufacturing of the business operators with whom I will be collaborating with them this time. We are confident that by working together with them, we will be able to deliver the best products to our customers. We will do our best to provide you with the best transportation experience of your life, so please take a ride on SPACIA X
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Information on On-Board Cafe
INTERVIEW
Here are the thoughts of everyone involved in the development of original products that can only be enjoyed here.
Everyone at the beer brewing site
