Chaya — Restaurant in Toyooka

We had an amazing experience here. First off I ate the most delicious beef buns that were sweet and savory. I thought the prices were very reasonable and the food was tasty! Each bun was cost $2.75. We also boiled 3 eggs for $2.70 and I enjoyed a local beee for $5. We stumbled upon this place when we were taking the rope up the mountain and I’m so glad we did! There was even a foot spa for those who didn’t have time to go to the hot springs or needed relaxation from hiking up to the Shrine. The customers were very friendly and explained how long to cook the eggs (11 min if you want the center a little runny) and how to crack the egg at the egg station. With a little salt it was one of the best eggs I’ve ever eaten! I loved the beef buns so much we went back before we left to...

It was a slightly expensive experience to cook eggs using water from hot springs - The experience of cooking eggs using hot springs itself costs 300Y, and each egg costs 50Y.

To make onsen egg, you have to cook the egg for 7mins. Anything longer, it will become hard-boiled egg. After cooking the egg, you’ll be given a device to crack the eggshell. You’ll be able to enjoy your onsen egg after that.

To be frank, it doesn’t taste much different from a typical onsen egg, but I guess the novel experience of cooking eggs in a unique setting...

Small cafe right at the bottom of Kinosaki Ropeway area. A place where you can enjoy onsen eggs and Gelato, together with Japanese dessert and drinks. As part of Kinosaki sweets Honten, most Gelato flavors can be found here. I had tried warabimochi parfait with green tea ice cream and black bean ice cream, both yummy. Such a place to spare your time before or after visiting the Ropeway route for some refreshing sweets treats and...