Arts, Crafts and Specialities

Traditional Arts and Crafts

Nikko-bori

The characteristic of Nikko-bori (wood carving) is that artists are concentrating on carving plants and flowers. These artists use gravers called hikkaki-gatana. These are the same kind of tools that were used by the professional artists who created many carvings of Tosho-gu Shrine. Nameplates are popular as a souvenirs and you can watch the artists as they work. 		Nikko-bori

Nikko Cha-dogu

These are detailed miniatures of the items and utensils used in the tea ceremony. Comparable with the 10 yen coin (a little smaller than a quarter), you will be amazed by its delicate and detailed structures.

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If you enjoy nature, then Ogura-yama Forest Park is a good place to visit. This park (near Tobu Nikko Station) provides you with many facilities: Kirifuri Sports Valley, an ice arena, tennis courts, an open-air stage, and a Youth Hostel. Also, the Gallerie of Nikko Cha-dogu and Nikko-bori are near by Ogura-yama Forest Park, and you can try your hand at creating your own Nikko wood carving. Nikkou-bori

Specialities

Yuba

Yuba (made from soybeans) is one of the Nikko's special products. Two examples of healthy yuba cooking are sashimi (sliced raw yuba) and agemaki-yuba (fried yuba dipped in a broth).

Shiso-maki Togarashi

This is a long and skinny salted hot pepper rolled up into a beefsteak plant. It is then sliced into small pieces and can be served mixed in a rice ball or mixed in a gruel made of rice and green tea.

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