ゑびすや — Restaurant in Nikko

An adorable little shop. My family and I stopped here last year when we were in Japan and I purchased a beautiful pair of chopsticks, however, I lost them somewhere on the journey home. Returning to this shop and getting another pair of chopsticks (among other hand crafted wood artwork and pottery) was a major contributing factor to why we decided to return to Nikko on this year’s trip.

The shop is owned by a lovely family, who are very helpful (neither my wife or I speak Japanese) and I am sure you will find something worth buying. Grab a coffee while you’re here as well!

A must stop if you are up by...

I visited this cafe and shop with my husband in February 2024 after walking to Kegon Falls. The cafe is on the upper floor with a nice view to the river across the street, and was a cozy spot to warm up on a cold day. The owner was welcoming and kind. He served our coffee and then chatted with us for a while about the wooden carvings and tableware in the shop. We bought a couple of mugs and rice bowls, which we've found to be of excellent quality. We use them regularly, and if I have a chance to visit Nikko again,...

Lovely spot by Lake Chuzenji! We stopped at ゑびすや (Ebisuya) after visiting Kegon Falls and it was the perfect choice. The place has a warm, traditional atmosphere and friendly service. I ordered the matcha cake set (880 yen) — a beautiful layered dessert with matcha, red bean paste and a light cream top, perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The coffee was excellent as well. A great place to relax, enjoy dessert and watch the peaceful life around Chuzenji. Highly...