Sanbonmatsu Chaya

A long-established rest area boasting the longest history in Oku-nikko

For over 100 years since its foundation, Sanbonmatsu Chaya has been a rest area for people who travel to, from, and through Oku-nikko. Please drop by for a rest during your trip. The restaurant serves homemade dishes using a lot of local ingredients, and the souvenir shop has a line up of items that you can buy only at Sanbonmatsu Chaya! They also offer a dessert making workshop (from around August through October): You will first harvest strawberries at Mt. Berry Okunikko in Senjogahara and then make sweets at Sanbonmatsu Chaya. You can make a reservation a week before, but they recommend you do so as early as possible. If there is a vacancy, you can even reserve your spot on the same day. Please enjoy making a dessert you like!

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	2493 Chugushi, Nikko-city, Tochigi, Japan
Telephone Number	81-288-55-0287
Website	http://sanbonmatsu.moon.bindcloud.jp/index.html
Business Hours	9:00〜18:00
Days Closed for Business	・Wednesdays ・Winter (December to March)
DIRECTIONS	■Car ・From the Tohoku Expressway "Utsunomiya IC" via the Nikko Utsunomiya Toll Road ・From the "Kiyotaki IC" towards Lake Chuzenji and Yumoto Onsen, about 40 minutes ・From the "Numata IC" on the Kan'etsu Expressway towards Nikko and Utsunomiya, about 90 minutes ※Parking is available behind Sanbonmatsu Chaya. ■Train and bus ・From JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station, take the Tobu bus "Yumoto Onsen bound" for about 60 minutes. Get off at the "Sanbonmatsu" stop, 1 minute walk.
Map Code	735 084 826*26

Nikko Area

The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.