Wagyu beef is prized for its fat marbling and rich, buttery flavor, and in Tochigi, a select group of farmers has banded together to produce Tochigi Wagyu Beef from a type of cattle called “Japanese black.” One of the best places to taste the specialty is at Nikko Gourmands Wagyu (Japanese: 日光グルマンズ和牛), which sits above a stone-packed wall in a brown brick building as you head north to Kirifuri Falls. Fixed-price dinners start around $50 depending on the cut of meat you choose, and go up (and up . . .) from there. (Note: The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays.)

You haven’t really eaten beef until you’ve tried wagyu, the Japanese take on luxury steak. Juicy, refined and perfectly marbled, there are only a select few locations in Japan that have been given the tick of approval to produce this type of meat. A luxury, high-end Japanese take on the classic steakhouse, Guruman’s Wagyu serves beef sourced from locally grown cows, and its dishes could easily compete with kobe beef in terms of flavour.

Nikko Guruman’s Wagyu is a premier destination for steak enthusiasts, offering a selection of high-quality Japanese beef, including Maesawa, Matsusaka, and Tochigi Wagyu. The restaurant’s interior features furniture created from local Nikko cedar, resulting in a warm, inviting, and authentically Japanese atmosphere. Guests can enjoy set menus that include appetizers, soup, salad, a choice of filet mignon or sirloin steak served on a sizzling hot plate, and dessert.

Wagyu beef is known worldwide for its high quality and taste, making it a must-eat when visiting Japan. In Nikko, you can try melt-in-the-mouth, premium wagyu beef at Guruman's Wagyu. Though the restaurant takes a bit of effort to get to, it is certainly worth the trip to get a taste of Nikko-style wagyu steak, served sizzling on a hot plate.

Although it’s a little pricey, its high-quality beef would have you come back for more. They also have fixed-priced menus and has constant 4/5 star ratings on travel websites. Its location is rather difficult to access but a short taxi ride from Nikko station will get you there in no time!

You can eat Nikko’s special wagyu (Japanese beef) at Guruman’s Wagyu. You can eat top grade wagyu sirloin steak for lunch and there are many people who visit from afar. It’s recommended in the cases where you feel like indulging in a little luxury for lunch.

One of the top restaurants in Nikko is Guruman’s Wagyu restaurant, which as the name implies, is... + famous for its delicious Wagyu beef (served on a sizzling platter).