Local Guide
6 gourmet souvenirs that capture the deliciousness of Beppu

Beppu is full of hot hot spring, beautiful scenery, and fun Experience, but it also has a lot of delicious food. There are many things you can take home, including things that use Beppu's unique hot spring, things with local cuisine motifs, and traditional sweets. We've picked out six souvenirs that are perfect for yourself or as gifts. Please use this as a reference.

A nostalgic taste with a mix of sweet and bitter

The only ingredients are pomelo peel, sugar, and starch syrup. It is made using traditional methods.
The only ingredients are pomelo peel, sugar, and starch syrup. It is made using traditional methods.

This sweet is characterized by its bittersweet taste and natural aroma. It is made from pomegranate, also known as the queen of citrus fruits, native to Southeast Asia. It is made by slowly simmering the peel with sugar and a secret syrup.
The raw material, zabon, is produced in Tsukumi City and Hiji Town in Oita Prefecture, and in Kagoshima Prefecture. In the past, the most representative Kyushu souvenirs were citrus fruits such as zabon and pomelo. In recent years, however, there has been a shortage of raw materials and the number of products has decreased, but after developing new production areas, it is said that a stable supply is finally possible. Made using traditional methods, it is a sweet that has a nostalgic feel to it.
"Pomelo Chocolate", which is only available from autumn to spring, is popular with foreigners and children. It has a milder bitterness and is easy to eat. Be sure to try this classic sweet, which is also offered in rooms at hotels and inns in Beppu.

Comments Local Guide
If you soak it in yogurt overnight, you can enjoy a moist texture. It is also recommended to use it as an accent in baking, like dried fruit.

[Product name and price] Beppu specialty confectionery Zabonzuke 170g - 490 yen, 100g - 240 yen, 250g - 550 yen
[Best before date] 6 months
[Stores] Nankou Product Shops, stations and airports, souvenir corners in Oita Prefecture, online stores, etc.

Nanko Bussan
  • 住所1284-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 18 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station
  • バスアクセスTake the bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at "Kitakanawa" and walk for about 2 minutes
  • 営業時間8:00～17:00
  • 定休日none
  • TEL0120-66-4153
  • 駐車場free

A famous Japanese-Western confectionery that represents Oita

A representative Oita souvenir. The luxurious, biro-like packaging is eye-catching.
A representative Oita souvenir. The luxurious, biro-like packaging is eye-catching.

This is a famous confectionery representing Oita that was created in 1916 (Taisho 5). It is a Japanese-Western fusion confection with a buttery biscuit dough on the outside and bean paste inside. It is moist and sweet, and even one is enough to leave you feeling satisfied.
There are two types of bean paste. The gold film is a bean paste made from chopped rum-soaked raisins, with a fruity sourness and rum for an exquisite adult flavor. The silver film is a purely Japanese white bean paste. It uses bean paste containing agar, which is also used in yokan, giving it a unique, crisp texture. You can enjoy it in either Western style with coffee or black tea, or in Japanese style with green tea.
Not only is it a popular souvenir, but it is also a sweet that continues to be loved by locals, with many households keeping it on hand.

Comments Local Guide
We also recommend removing it from its individual packaging and warming it in a toaster oven for a few seconds. The outside will become crispy and the filling will become soft, giving it a freshly baked texture.

[Product name and price] Xavier 6 pieces 745 yen, 12 pieces 1,242 yen
[Best before date] 30 days
[Stores] Souvenir shops in the prefecture, stations, Oita Airport, department stores, online, etc.

Xavier
  • 住所1-3-11 Oita Distribution Business Complex, Oita City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • TEL097-524-2167

A crunchy, chewy sweet that won't melt even in summer

On the left is the most popular "Strawberry Milk," and next to it is "Ramune." They are colorful and cute.
On the left is the most popular "Strawberry Milk," and next to it is "Ramune." They are colorful and cute.

This mysterious popsicle uses kudzu, which means it doesn't drip or melt. It has a crunchy texture when you first bite into it, but the inside is chewy and bouncy. It's also the perfect sweet treat to enjoy after a bath.
There are 11 standard varieties, with seasonal flavors added in spring and summer, such as blueberry, grape, raspberry, and apricot. The overwhelmingly popular flavor is "Strawberry Milk," which combines plenty of sweet and sour strawberries with the rich, full-bodied taste of milk. The refreshing light blue "Ramune" with grains is a favorite among children. Seasonal limited edition flavors are also available, such as "Pumpkin Milk" for Halloween.
The store was founded in 1916 (Taisho 5). It is always bustling with locals and tourists alike, including ladies who buy kudzu popsicles while buying Japanese sweets, and children clutching coins.

Comments Local Guide
We also recommend sitting on a bench in the shade of the trees in the park in front of the shop. The ramen is filled with plenty of fruit and other ingredients, so it's very satisfying.

[Product name and price] Kudzu popsicle 210 yen, fruit milk only 240 yen
[Best before date] Approximately 2 weeks when stored frozen
[Store] Aramaki Shoten

Aramaki store
  • 住所1-15 Matsubaracho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 14 minutes on foot from JR Beppu Station
  • バスアクセスTake the bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at "Beppu Hamacho" and walk for about 4 minutes
  • 営業時間7:00～18:00
  • 定休日Wednesdays, and once a month on Tuesdays (check Instagram)
  • TEL0977-23-2534
  • 駐車場No

A perfect reproduction of the popular Toriten. The crispy texture is popular.

This snack, invented by a long-established maker of Beppu's specialty "Toriten," is flavorful enough to be used in cooking.
This snack, invented by a long-established maker of Beppu's specialty "Toriten," is flavorful enough to be used in cooking.

This crispy snack is so delicious you can't stop eating it. It was developed by this hugely popular, long-established chicken tempura store, which opened in 1926 (Taisho 15), and uses chicken skin that is left over after cooking.
The chicken skin is produced in Kyushu and coated in the same secret batter as the Toriten served in the restaurant. After deep frying the chicken skin in a batter made from an original blend of soy sauce, garlic, wheat flour, potato starch, and eggs, it is heated in an oven. The excess oil drips off, leaving it crispy and crunchy.
Not only is it perfect as a snack or an accompaniment to alcohol, but it is also recommended to crush it finely and sprinkle it on rice or salad. If you add kabosu soy sauce, it will add a refreshing flavor and you can enjoy a taste closer to chicken tempura.

Comments Local Guide
It's delicious and not too oily, so you might find yourself eating too much. Many customers who eat at the restaurant buy it in bulk, and many even make repeat purchases.

[Product name and price] Toyoken Chicken Skin Tempura 50g 673 yen
[Best before date] 90 days
[Stores] Toyoken Restaurant, JR Beppu Station store, Tokiwa, online, etc.

Restaurant Toyoken
  • 住所7-8-22 Ishigaki Higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 8 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station
  • バスアクセスBoard at JR Beppu Station, get off at "Funakoji" and walk for about 5 minutes
  • 営業時間11:00-15:30 (LO15:00), 17:00-22:00 (LO21:00)
  • 定休日2nd Tuesday
  • TEL0977-23-3333
  • 駐車場free

A famous souvenir from hot spring town with the scent of sulfur in the air

A 6-pack with a cute package. Can be used as is or in salads and other dishes.
A 6-pack with a cute package. Can be used as is or in salads and other dishes.

hot spring Eggs with the whole flavor of hot spring The eggs are made by soaking eggs "steamed in hell" in a cauldron using steam from the "jigoku (hell) steaming" process for six hours in salted water. The secret of their popularity is their firm saltiness, brownish white flesh, and smoked-like color and flavor. hot spring The eggs are finished with the blessings of the "Meat & Meat" (a kind of "rice"), a taste that can only be found at this restaurant.
It is a popular tourist spot that attracts people incessantly even on weekdays, and you can eat inside the restaurant as well. Sandwiches using steamed eggs from hell are also available for takeout.
The Myoban area, where the restaurant is located, is at a high altitude within Beppu, and is filled with the aroma of sulfur. Enjoy the scenery of the area, lined with hot-spring huts, hot spring.

Comments Local Guide
In front of the store, there is a hell steam pot from which steam rises vigorously. Take a close look at the rising steam.

[Product name and price] Jigokumushi salted eggs: 108 yen each (takeaway), 110 yen each (in-store), souvenir set of 6: 756 yen
[Best before date] 7 days from date of manufacture
[Store] Okamotoya Shop

Okamotoya Shop
  • 住所Oita Prefecture Beppu City Myoban 3 Group MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station
  • バスアクセスTake the bus from the west exit of JR Beppu Station and get off at Jizoyu-mae
  • 営業時間8:30～18:30
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL0977-66-6115
  • 駐車場free

Very popular due to its impactful name and ease of use

Crispy and light, with a snack-like texture that makes it easy to eat as many as you like.
Crispy and light, with a snack-like texture that makes it easy to eat as many as you like.

These light and crispy rice crackers are a reproduction of Oita's local dish, Toriten. They are made with domestic chicken and have a flavor of spices and garlic, making them the perfect snack to go with alcohol. It took more than a year to develop the product, as it was difficult to achieve the Toriten flavor. It has a long expiration date, is reasonably priced, and is light and easy to carry, making it a popular souvenir choice.
They also offer a series of products such as "Kiwame no Tori Ten Senbei" and "Nazo no Tori Ten Flavored Furikake," which are richer and more substantial than regular products, and "Nazo no Tori Ten Flavored Furikake." Every summer, they also sell limited edition products made in collaboration with ingredients from Oita Prefecture, such as kabosu, plum, marine lemon, and yuzu pepper flavors. They are popular souvenir snacks that are a hot topic, and are supported by people of all ages and genders.

Comments Local Guide
In Oita Prefecture, there are wrapping cars with the product name written on them in large letters, and local TV commercials are airing, so it is a product that everyone knows. It is reasonably priced, so it is also useful as a souvenir to distribute to a large number of people.

[Product name and price] Mysterious Chicken Tempura Rice Crackers - 30 pieces for 1,170 yen, 14 pieces for 699 yen
[Best before date] 180 days
[Stores] Souvenir shops, stations, airports, department stores, etc. in Oita Prefecture

Takara Bussan Co., Ltd.
  • TEL0977-23-0311

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