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Masuya Meat Shop: Nikko Croquette Stop
Day visit to a century-old butcher shop in Nikko's Ashio district, known for hand-fried potato croquettes.
Masuya Meat Shop occupies a modest storefront in Ashio-machi, a former mining town within Nikko City. The shop's signature item—potato croquettes—are hand-breaded and fried in premium lard, producing a thin, even crust and creamy interior. The shop operates during afternoon hours only and draws a steady local clientele. It functions well as a focused food stop for visitors already in the Nikko area.
Highlights
- Hand-fried potato croquettes, breaded fresh and cooked in premium lard at Masuya Meat Shop
- Ashio-machi district, formerly a center of copper mining operations, now a quieter residential area
- Afternoon service model (11:30 to 17:00), closed Sundays
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1Masuya Meat Shop, Ashio-machiMasuya Meat Shop
Masuya is known for potato croquettes—hand-breaded and fried fresh in premium lard for a delicious crunch. Located at 6-2 Matsubara, Ashio-machi, Nikko City, the shop operates 11:30–17:00, closed Sundays. Tel: (0288) 93-2308.