1théomurata

A sophisticated chocolate shop run by a famous inn

This chocolate shop is run by Sanso Murata, a representative lodging in Yufuin. Based on the theme of "delicious is beautiful," the shop offers a selection of chocolates made from carefully selected high-quality couverture and a variety of other ingredients. The chocolates are carefully designed to suit Japanese sensibilities, such as "Beans Chocolate," inspired by bean sweets, and "Tea Leaf Chocolate," which uses Japanese tea leaves as is. The flavor of the chocolates and the beautiful packaging designs are imbued with a sophisticated sense.

Sophisticated appearance and taste. Chocolate that will make your heart flutter twice.

The store's signature product is the "Beans Chocolat" series. There are around 12 flavors of chocolate-coated nuts and fruits, such as hazelnut, macadamia, pistachio, apple, and muscat. Although each one is small, it has a rich aroma and texture. The cylindrical packaging uses traditional Japanese colors such as vermilion and golden yellow to match the flavor, and paulownia boxes, perfect for gifts, are also available. It's a delicious and beautiful souvenir that will bring a smile to the face of both the giver and the receiver.

[Product name and price] Beans Chocolat 1 piece (35-40g) from 864 yen (3 pieces in paulownia box set from 2,922 yen)
[Best before date] 60 days from date of manufacture
[Retailers] théomurata, B-speak, etc.

théomurata

• 1272-175 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:00〜16:30
• Wednesday
• 0977-28-8686（artegio）
• free

2Kochopan

A popular local bakery with around 40 kinds of freshly baked bread.

This beloved bakery is bustling with people as soon as it opens. The interior is filled with the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread, and there are about 40 types of bread that are popular with a wide range of generations, including the specialty "Onsen Bagel", as well as savory and sweet breads. Many regulars come to the store to enjoy freshly baked bread such as white bread and soy bread. Many people can be seen stopping by before going to work, which shows how deeply rooted it is in the lives of locals. Popular types often sell out, so it is recommended to visit early in the day.

A wide variety of "Onsen Bagels" made with hot spring water

Their specialty "Onsen Bagel" is a dish that makes the most of the characteristics of this hot spring area. They use water from Yufuin hot spring for the boiling process, which is essential for making bagels. Boiling in hot spring water gives the bagels a chewy texture and a smooth surface. The ingredients include carefully selected wheat flour from Hokkaido and Kyushu, which is perfect for bagels, as well as domestic soybeans from Oita Prefecture and Hokkaido, domestic cane sugar, and salt made using the flat pot method. Currently, they bake about 12 different types every day, including the standard "Plain," "Bean Jam," and "Yufuin Miso Walnut," as well as seasonal limited items.

[Product name and price] Onsen bagel, from 210 yen each
[Best before date] 3 days from date of manufacture

Kochopan

• 3725-13 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• About 3 minutes walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 9:00-17:00 *Closes when sold out
• Sundays, Mondays, and irregular holidays
• 0977-84-5874
• None

3Yufuin Milch Main Branch

We pride ourselves on our carefully crafted sweets made with fresh local milk.

This famous shop has long queues of customers waiting for their freshly baked sweets. "Milch" means milk in German, and the sweets made with fresh, flavorful milk from Yufuin are gaining in popularity.

The signature product is the rich cheesecake "Käsekuchen," which is only sold fresh at the main store. They also sell a variety of other sweets, including pudding, cheese soufflé, and baked doughnuts called kraffen. Made with plenty of local milk, these unique Yufuin delicacies are popular not only as snacks to try while walking around, but also as souvenirs.

A freshly baked, melty cheesecake worth waiting in line for

The "Käsekuchen" is freshly baked every 15 minutes. It is warm when it is freshly baked and has a fluffy and gooey texture. It has a three-layer structure of cookie, sponge, and cheese sauce, and the milky taste of the three ingredients spreads in your mouth. When it is freshly baked, the store suggests that it should be eaten within 5 minutes. Please try the deliciousness of freshly baked bread on the spot.
The shop also sells refrigerated Käsekuchen. When chilled, it turns into a moist, rich cheesecake, with a different texture and flavor than when it's freshly baked. The different flavors, hot and cold, are what make it so appealing.

[Product name and price] Käsekuchen 280 yen per piece
[Best before date] 3 days from date of manufacture (refrigerate)
[Stores] Main store, Oita Station store, Oita Airport store

Yufuin Milch Main Store

• 3015-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• About 10 minutes walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:30〜17:30
• Irregular holidays
• 0977-28-2800
• None

4B-speak

The first roll cake specialty store in the country to open

In 1999, Sanso Murata, a popular hot spring inn in Yufuin, opened the first roll cake specialty store in the country. It started with the desire to make snacks for local children. Their signature product, P Roll, still has a loyal following today and is highly popular as a souvenir representing Yufuin. They also offer a selection of other sweets, such as cheesecake and baked goods, each carefully made with simple ingredients, and the store has been loved by people visiting Yufuin for many years.

Reservations required. "P Roll" - simple and delicious

The "P" in "P Roll" comes from the initials of "Peace & Puffy." The secret to its deliciousness is the perfect balance of the moist, fluffy dough and milky fresh cream. It has a simple and gentle taste, yet is rich in flavor. You won't get tired of it until the last bite. What's more, the ingredients are extremely simple, only eggs, sugar, flour, and fresh cream. This is a dish that highlights the quality of the ingredients and the careful craftsmanship of the artisans.
It's such a popular item that on busy days, over 500 bottles are sold out. You can purchase it without a reservation, but it may sell out early, so we recommend calling ahead to make a reservation.

[Product name and price] P Roll Plain, Chocolate, 1 each (length 15cm) 1,620 yen
[Best before date] Same day of manufacture (must be kept refrigerated)

B-speak

• 3040-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 7 minutes walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:00～17:00
• No holidays (closed twice a year)
• 0977-28-2166
• free

5jam kitchen kotokotoya

A shop specializing in handmade jams that make the most of the natural flavors of fruit

Founded in 1986 (Showa 61), they make jams that bring out the natural flavor of the fruit to the fullest without using any artificial flavorings or colorings. They use yuzu, figs, summer mandarins, kiwis, and other fruits from Oita Prefecture. They also carefully select the best varieties of strawberries and apples for jam from all over Japan. They use the same method since they first opened, carefully determining the characteristics of the ingredients and cooking them one pot at a time. With a fresh taste that makes use of not only the sweetness but also the natural acidity of the fruit, you'll be a fan after just one try.

Colorful fruit jams to brighten up your table

There are always around 15 kinds of jam on display. A year's worth of each fruit is prepared at once during its season, so the rich flavor of the fruit is tightly packed into the jar. Even seasonal jams can be purchased all year round. They can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as on bread or with yogurt, and will subtly add a touch of elegance to your daily meals.
In addition to 125g and 260g jars, jam is also sold in assorted sets of five different jam packs in single-serving 30g packs. Perfect for when you want to enjoy a variety of flavors, or as a convenient souvenir.

[Product name and price] Various jams: 125g from 680 yen, 260g from 1,280 yen
[Best before date] 90 days from date of manufacture if unopened

jam kitchen kotokotoya

• 3037-6 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 8 minutes walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:00～17:00
• Open everyday *May be closed on Tuesdays
• 0977-85-2203
• None

6Kai Nobuo Workshop and Shop Sajiya

The warmth of wood and bamboo is directly conveyed in cutlery

This is a workshop and shop that handcrafts cutlery such as spoons and forks using moso bamboo from Oita Prefecture and Japanese beech wood from Japan. Many of the products on display express the warmth of the materials, and are appealing for their gentle texture and design that fits comfortably in the hand. Children's sizes are also available.

The cutlery is made using the original color of the material, as well as original red dye. The deep red color with a touch of black and matte texture will add a touch of elegance to any table setting, whether Japanese or Western.

A long-selling fork with an eye-catching, charming fish design

"Fork Sakana" is a long-selling product that has been produced since the founder opened the workshop in 1963 (Showa 38). It is a fish-shaped confectionery fork made from moso bamboo. Following the basic design devised by the founder, it has been preserved through repeated subtle improvements and is now one of the workshop's signature products. It is popular for its light feel, taking advantage of the bamboo's unique strong and flexible properties, whether used to cut Japanese sweets or stab fruit like a pick. These highly functional and playful products will gently add color to your life.

[Product name and price] Fork Fish: Small 440 yen, Large 550 yen

Kai Nobuo Workshop and Shop Spoonya

• 4-84 Tsukahara, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• About 2 minutes by car from Yufudake Smart IC
• 10:00～17:00
• Third Wednesday
• 0977-84-5153
• free

7Chikuseikan

Beautiful bamboo crafts created by a husband and wife team

This bamboo craft workshop is run by a husband and wife bamboo craftsmen. They mainly use madake bamboo from Oita Prefecture, and each piece is made by hand, from splitting the bamboo to weaving it.
The weaving process, which requires both visual beauty and design, is a time-consuming process, but the preliminary steps of splitting the bamboo and aligning its width and thickness are also said to be extremely labor-intensive. The bamboo strips needed for weaving bamboo crafts must be uniform in width and thickness, which is an absolute requirement for beautiful, well-balanced works. No two pieces are the same, and beautiful shapes are created by carefully examining the individual characteristics of the bamboo and using the sense of touch and rich experience.

Modern traditional beauty that blends seamlessly into modern life

While valuing traditional techniques, they also create items suited to modern life. A wide variety of items are lined up, created using different types of attractive weaving, such as the "nawame-zashi-ami" used for baskets, the "nihon-yose-kikko-ami" with its beautiful and neat mesh, and the "koire-asanoha-ami" woven with bamboo strips of different thicknesses. Stationery such as bamboo pens and paper knives are also available, and are recommended as souvenirs at an affordable price.

Bamboo crafts change color to amber the more they are used. Why not go out and find a bamboo craft that will last you a lifetime, one that will also look beautiful as it ages?

[Product name and price] Serving baskets from 8,470 yen, flower pots from 13,200 yen, baskets from 30,800 yen, bamboo pens from 1,815 yen, paper knives from 3,630 yen

Chikuseikan

• 2381-7 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 4 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:00～17:00
• Monday to Thursday
• 0977-84-7414
• free

8Hashiyaichizen Main Store

Choose your favorite pair of teacups from a wide variety of wood species and designs

Chopsticks are essential for daily meals, so you want to use ones that are easy to use and fit comfortably in your hand. This chopsticks workshop and shop will help you find your favorite pair.
The chopsticks are made from around 30 different types of wood, mainly thinned wood from Yufuin and Oita Prefecture. The color and grain of each wood species is diverse, including cherry, oak, chestnut, and mulberry. Each pair is carefully carved, breathing new life into the trees that were thinned out to protect the local natural environment.

Having comfortable chopsticks makes your meals more delicious

They produce chopsticks in a variety of designs to suit different purposes and preferences, including the standard "square chopsticks" that are easy to use, "thick chopsticks" that are easy for people with large hands to use, "noodle chopsticks" that are easy to use when eating noodles, and "fish chopsticks" that are easy to pick up fish bones. They also offer small sizes for children. For 330 yen, you can have the chopsticks engraved with a name, making them a great gift.

There are so many design options that it's hard to decide which one to choose. In such cases, many people look at the flower language of each tree species written on the chopstick wrapper and choose the one that appeals to them.

[Product name and price] Chopsticks from 1,320 yen
[Stores] Main store, Kinrinko store

Hashiyaichizen Main Store

• 2093-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station
• 9:00～17:00
• Open daily
• 0977-84-4108
• free