Renowned Japanese sweets business Sakaeya is just a few meters from the Tobu-Nikko Station door. Originally opened in 1958, this Japanese food stall is well-known for its Age Yuba Manju, a deep-fried bun stuffed with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in yuba (tofu skin), and salted. This special treat is a must-try for those looking for a real local delicacy since it presents a wonderful mix of sweet and savory tastes.

Sakaeya se encuentra justo frente a la estación Tobu Nikko, y vende el tradicional Ageyubamanju que sólo se puede conseguir en su tienda, abierta hace más de 100 años. Este delicioso producto es un bollo relleno con pasta de anko (frijol rojo), envuelto en yuba (“piel” de tofu), frito y finalmente cubierto de sal. Esta combinación dulce y salada puede parecer inusual, pero es excepcionalmente sabrosa.

At Nikko Sakaeya, located in front of Nikko Station, you can enjoy Nikko’s specialty, yuba (tofu skin), in deep-fried manju form. The Deep-Fried Yuba Manju, a homemade original product, is a Nikko Yuba Manju kneaded with Nikko’s specialty Yuba and selected soy milk, coated with batter, and deep-fried in oil. The sweetness of the manju and the crispiness of the batter are amazing.

The west has Kyōto, the east has Nikkō,” is a saying in Japan, demonstrating just how famous Nikkō is among the Japanese population. Rich in culture and history, it of course also doesn’t lack in local delicacies!. One of them is yuba, or tofu skin, which has been one of the most important foods for Shintō priests and Buddhist monks.

Yuba, literally meaning ‘tofu skin’, is made by boiling soymilk and picking up the skin-like film that forms at the surface. I admit that it isn’t the most enticing description so please trust me when I say that it is a must-try when visiting Nikko. If you’re a fan of tofu, then you’ll definitely like yuba.

Ageyuba Manju is a delicious sweet and salty street snack I recommend trying while in Nikko!. It is made by taking yuba (tofu skin) and wrapping it around a ball of sweet red bean paste. It is then coated in a tempura batter, deep-fried, and covered with salt.

For more traditional style buy items such as Yuba, Soba and Onsen Manju. Yuba is tofu skin which can be bought in many styles including in rolls and even crisps!. Onsen Manju are fluffy steamed buns that are usually filled with red sweet bean paste.

This famous and well-loved Japanese sweets shop is respected as a pioneer in Tochigi for its unique recipes. Conveniently located across Tobu Nikko Station. Shaved ice made from natural ice blocks is also popular.

Yuba is a soy product that has featured in Buddhist cuisine for centuries. Locals put it in almost everything, including ramen, sushi, rice cookies, and Nikko's famed yuba manju sweets.

Age Yuba Manju: Buns filled with red bean paste are covered in a batter made with a mixture of yuba or tofu skin. Try it at Nikko Sakaeya.