🍜 Daikokuya (Kinosaki Onsen)

On the main road in front of JR Kinosaki Onsen Station, there are numerous dining and souvenir shops. Daikokuya, which started as a udon shop during the Taisho era, is now famous for its signature dish, "Crab Sushi," frequently featured in television shows and magazines across Japan, making it a very popular local establishment. The crab dishes include a variety of sushi such as nigiri, chirashi, and box sushi. They exclusively use the legs of the red snow crab "Kasumi Crab," freshly caught at Kasumi Port in Hyogo Prefecture, which offers a chewy texture and rich sweetness. During the crab fishing ban in July and August, they switch to crabs sourced from the Hokuriku region. In addition to sushi, they also serve soba and udon topped with crab, as well as "Crab Donburi," which features crab meat served over rice with a broth made from crab roe mixed with egg. Beyond crab dishes, the udon and soba are made with a delicious broth that has been maintained since the shop's establishment. There is also a wide variety of other menu options including donburi and sushi. The family-run establishment exudes a homely atmosphere, making it a great place to dine before or after visiting Kinosaki Onsen.

Located near Kinosaki Onsen Station, this dining establishment was founded during the Taisho era. It offers a variety of rich dishes featuring fresh crab, including sushi, rice bowls, and soba noodles. The crab mainly uses the famous "Kasukabe Crab" from Hyogo Prefecture. There is also a wide selection of udon noodles, soba noodles, and rice bowls. Scatter sushi and box sushi are available for takeout, and it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.