Nikko Sakaeya

A delicious little snack found outside of Nikko station. It's served warm and the light sprinkle of sea salt compliments the sweetness of the red bean filling. There is a bench in front where you can sit and enjoy. The shop also sells other things that unfortunately we did not try. They also offer complimentary tea, self serve. It's worth a stop when traveling in Nikko.

Must try snack in Nikko!!! It’s red bean wrapped in tofu skin and a bread then deep fried and sprinkled with salt. Served hot and crispy. Queue moves fast. Cash only ¥250 each. Complimentary tea you can have with your snack. Some benches available for you to sit outside the shop. Located right outside Nikko station

Such a yummy snack! Perfect mix of sweet and salty. Absolutely delicious - ¥250 for 1.
Benches outside which are nice to sit on when the sun is shining. Very close to Tobu Nikko train station so able to have it before or after your train.

A steady queue here moves very fast. The yubamanju is especially delicious after catching a long train or a long day of sight seeing. Warm and crispy without being oily, sweet and salty. There is also a self serve tea, pour yourself hot or cold barley tea and enjoy your yubamanju on the seat.

Hello, what is this ridiculously delicious manju?

I mean, the photos I got of the yubamanju was hardly appealing. So when I purchased one and tried it with my mum, it was amazing.

Upon purchase, the yubamanju is sprinkled with some salt (an observation my mum made). The outer crust is crunchy, sweet and savoury while the red bean filling hits you with another bout of earthly sweetness.

Upon returning from my mad climb upslope, my mum surprised me by procuring three more yubamanjus. I guess someone's a convert now. 😁

Oh yes, the complimentary tea was godsend when I brisk walked back to the station from Fujiya. Thanks for the hospitality!