Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway Onsenji Station — Attraction in Toyooka

Wonderful experience. Definitely worth spending some time.

I chose to hike up and it took me about 20 minutes to the top, though I was going rather quickly.

There are two main "levels" to the mountain with great views. You could also take the ropeway too. I chose to take the ropeway back down since it was raining by the time I was leaving.

Lovely little shrine and graveyards on the trail up. I think you're really missing out if you choose to skip the hike. Take your time with it, go slow, admire nature and the view of...

Was a beautiful ride up to a great cafe. Got a cold beer and a hot dog and looked out at the sea meeting the canal that feeds into kinosaki. Stunningly beautiful. Just know it is hot and muggy this time of year! Haha. Was sweating my butt off as I sat outside but the view...

A bit hard to find, but worth the hunt. Cool experience, and the old temple was beautiful! Quite a few steps just to get to the station, but hardy folks can take hundreds of steps all the way to the top, and ride the ropeway down. I got a round trip ticket for...