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Tobu Railway Co and Kanaya Hotel Co have introduced a token-operated sake dispenser at The Kanaya Terrace café inside Tobu Nikko Station.
The service offers passengers the chance to sample local sake from Tochigi Prefecture while waiting for trains.
Available until 31 August 2025, the dispenser accepts tokens sold in sets of three for ¥1,200 (approx. $8.30). Each token dispenses a cup of sake from a choice of regional brews. The café operates daily from 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30, with seasonal adjustments possible.
This initiative aims to boost local sake’s visibility, enrich the station experience for travelers and promote community revitalisation along the Tobu rail line.
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