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Azuma
10-6 2F, Matsubaracho ~ : +81-288540123
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café with veg choices including vegetable curry with rice and tofu curry with rice that are marked as vegan and some side dishes that are vegetarian. Ask if the sides can be made vegan. Mon 11:00am-7:00pm, Tue 10:00am-7:00pm, Wed 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bar de Nikko
1041-1 Kamihatsuishimachi ~ : +81-8060886892
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant with vegan options, such as rice, tomato sauce, soy beans, and pickles. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Bell Cafe
6-39 Yasukawachō ~ : +81-288532843
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe in a residential area near the temples. Has a Japanese Temple food set (shojin ryori, labelled as "monk's diet") which comes with rice, vegetable tempura, stewed yuba, yuba sashimi and a soup. Yuba (soy sheets) is a Nikko specialty and this is one of the few places you can get a vegetarian version. Other vegetarian options include stir fry spaghetti with vegetables and vegetable sandwich. Cash only. Mon-Sun 10:30am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gyoshintei
Sannai 2339-1 ~ : +81-288533751
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Buddhist, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. All the menus are pre-fixed at this tatami-floor Buddhist cuisine restaurant. They have two menus which are vegan and they do have an English language menu. Options are the Shojinryori course (a total of 12 small dishes) which costs 3990yen or the Shojinhonzen course (a total of 16 small dishes) which costs 5775yen. Located in the Meiji-kan very close to the Shrines with a bus stop right in front of it; buses won't go later than 5pm. Mon-Wed 11:30am-7:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Gyoza no Umechan
264-2, Matsubaracho ~ : +81-288256934
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small gyoza and ramen shop. Has vegan appetizers, but the owner (although he doesn't speak English) will work with you to cook vegan dishes such as hot tofu Kyoto style and ochazuke with rice. Occasionally will have vegan gyoza. Last orders 30 minutes before closing. Non smoking. Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hippari Dako
1011 Kami-Hatsuishi ~ : +81-288532933
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A 15-seat restaurant with a small selection of noodle dishes, a few of which are vegan. The owners speak limited English, but there is an English menu marking with items can be vegetarian. Confirmed operating as of Jan 2017. Directions: walk up the main street from train station for 15 minutes, keep eye out for the restaurant on the left side of the street, there's a picture of a samurai on the building's front. NOTE: Dec 2019 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-3:00pm, Fri 10:30am-5:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kamaya Café du Reverbere
12-6, Matsubaracho ~ : +81-288540685
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant offering a vegan menu on request. Menu includes ramen, curry, and spaghetti with tomato sauce. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Nikko Maruhide Shokudo
10-24 Yasukawacho ~ : +81-288540250
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Japanese restaurant offering two types of vegan ramen with yuba. Accepts credit cards. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:00am-4:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa
2204 ~ : +81-288533200
Expensive -- Japanese, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese-style accommodation with dining service. Can provide vegan-friendly options at breakfast and dinner. NOTE: Reported October 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Pizza Linne
1-29 Honchō ~ : +81-288255039
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Western, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with vegan marinara woodfired pizza. Cash only. Tue-Wed 11:30am-2:30pm, Thu 11:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Ramen Yashiki
Chuzenji Onsen, Chugushi ~ : +81-288550124
Moderate -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen restaurant by the lake. Menu does not specify vegan, but when ordering, ask for vegan ramen with udon or with soba and vegetables. Stays open in the evening. Wheelchair accessible. -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Restaurant Ranburu
Matsubaracho, １２−3 ~ : +81-288540466
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery directly across the street from the Tobu-Nikko station. Located on the second floor with plenty of seating. The menu offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including tofu and yuba, tofu skin dishes, and noodle dishes (ramen, soba, udon). Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 10:30am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Ryuzu no Chaya - 龍頭之茶屋
2485 Chugushi ~ : +81-288550157
Moderate -- Lacto, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering several labelled vegetarian items, which are all reported vegan except for one. Items include udon & soba, sansai (mountain vegetables), tofu and dango. Specify no dashi. NOTE: Reported December 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sanpukujaya
917, Nakahatsuishimachi ~ : +81-288257416
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese sweet shop selling fresh 100% rice dango (with white rice or black rice) with soy sauce or miso topping. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Tue 10:30am-4:30pm, Thu-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sanshijo
9-1 Matsubaracho ~ : +81-288540752
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with some vegan options, including various types of sushi and yuba. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taj Nikko Indian Restaurant
2-32-2F Honcho, Nikko Shi, Tochigi Ken ~ : +81-288257763
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant located above the Lawson convenience store. Staff understands what vegan means and vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by omitting butter, ghee, yogurt, and/or eggs. Specify vegan when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taro
2478 Chugushi, Nikko ~ : +81-288550711
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Japanese, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, European, Fusion, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering Japanese and western style dishes such as soba & udon noodle soups, tomato sauce pasta, vegetable pasta, and more. Items can be made vegan on request - ask staff. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Earth Hostel - Nikko Riverhouse
2254-7 Minami Okorogawa ~ : +81-8012154018
Inexpensive -- Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian hostel on the site of a former Japanese onsen. Offers a veggie pizza for dinner and vegan pancakes with fruit or muesli for breakfast. Formerly SPACE Riverhouse. NOTE: Menu currently only available to guests. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Hongu Cafe
Tochigi 321-1431 ~ : +81-288541669
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small cafe serving coffee, matcha, and Japanese sweets like yomogi damgo with azuki bean paste. English menu available. Mon 10:00am-6:00pm, Tue 10:00am-5:00pm, Wed 10:00am-6:00pm, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

House Toki
2478-19, Chugushi ~ : +81-8050342519
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Cafe offering oat, almond and soy milk with beverages. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 7:30am-3:30pm, Wed-Sun 7:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kinugawa Park Hotels
1409 Kinugawa-Onsen-Oohara ~ : +81-288771289
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Non-veg establishment but can provide shojin ryori vegan course meal with several days of advance notice. Price is on the expensive end. Reservations required. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Matsubaya
413 Ishiyamachi ~ : +81-288210658
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Store selling soy products, including tofu and yuba. Mon-Tue 8:30am-5:00pm, Thu-Sun 8:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

meguri coffee
909-1 Nakahatsuishimachi ~ : +81-288253122
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, European, French, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe serving coffee, tea and crepes. Offers plant-based milk alternatives for beverages and vegan ice cream for crepes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 8:30am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Santen Amataro 三天甘太郎
2 Takumicho ~ : +81-9070787301
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Cafe offers a range of vegan-friendly yuba dishes and a variety of drinks. Cash only. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Tue 10:00am-5:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet