Tori Ryori Kawataya
Long-established chicken restaurant with 30+ years of history (est. 1987-1988). Hilltop house restaurant with panoramic views of Kongo-Katsuragi Mountains. Signature 'Kawachi mizutaki' features white collagen-rich broth from 10 hours of chicken bone simmering — worth traveling for. Charcoal-grilled chicken, house-made hand-rolled soba, limited daily smooth tofu — all handmade. Lunch from ¥1,650. Tabelog 3.42/203 reviews. TripAdvisor 4.3/#3 in Tondabayashi. HotPepper 4.2/358 reviews. Online reservations available. Ranked No.1 for mail-order takikomi gohan on TBS Saturday Plus.
Reviews: 'Mizutaki with a view of Mt. Kongo is extraordinary,' 'worth traveling far for,' '30+ years of history shows in the taste.' Tabelog 3.42/203 reviews. TripAdvisor 4.3/#3. HotPepper 4.2/358 reviews. Year-round, online reservations — very accessible. April 2026 visit reviews confirm continued operation.