Cuisine
Wakura’s Deliciously Unique Seasonal Lunch
One of the best ways to enjoy Beppu is to visit the charming hidden cafes and lunch spots scattered throughout the city! Today, we will introduce Wakura, a Japanese style shop and cafe that is a local favorite and also popular with couples. Lovely location with a sense of nature It was a beautiful day in late March when I headed
Stylish Chocolates from a Luxury Ryokan Available at Beppu Bay Service Area!
There are many ways to get to Beppu, such as train or highway bus, but driving from Fukuoka or other Kyushu areas is also convenient. The drive from Fukuoka to Beppu takes you past several service areas, but my personal favorite is the Beppu Bay Service Area. In this article, I will recommend some of the best luxury chocolates available
A Luxurious Seafood Lunch at a Seaside Hotel with Free Hot Spring Baths!
The resort hotel, Amane Resort Sekai, is located in a perfect position overlooking Beppu Bay. I had also heard that it was a lunch spot here where you can enjoy seafood dishes and hot spring baths at a discounted price, so I decided to check it out. Kaisenryori Eitarou: Home of a Luxurious Seafood Lunch The Kaisenryori Eitarou restaurant is
Ao no Jikan: An Italian hideaway with wood-fired pizza
Beppu has many charming hideaway-style restaurants and cafes. This time, I’d like to introduce Ao no Jikan, a popular restaurant on a quiet mountainside. It is an Italian restaurant with a spectacular view of Beppu Bay and a reputation for authentic wood-fired pizza. I visited on a weekday at noon, but the parking lot in front of the restaurant was
Relax body and soul at Beppu’s Kokochi Cafe Musubino
There are many ways to enjoy Beppu, such as visiting the hot springs, enjoying its great nature, or walking around the city and experiencing its deep history and the warmth of the people. It is also a good idea to take a peek at the stylish cafes scattered around the city. Today, I will introduce Kokochi Cafe Musubino, a hideaway-style
Find the best gourmet food in Beppu’s Kitahama Neighborhood!
Kitahama, located on the east side of Beppu Station, is a bustling and attractive area with a variety of unique stores and restaurants. It is also convenient for catching the bus to Oita Airport. This time, I went for a stroll in the Kitahama neighborhood in search of its best gourmet food! Bungo Kanmurijidori Chicken Miso and Bungo Beef Miso
Carefully selected ingredients at The Peak, Galleria Midobaru
Galleria Midobaru is a new concept hotel in the city of Beppu. The hotel is popular for its unique architecture that gives visitors a sense of the landscape of Beppu, the contemporary art displayed throughout the building, and the private hot spring baths in each room. Yet, there is one more attraction visitors love at Galleria Midobaru, and that is
Dagojiru and Yuzu-kosho: Delicious Beppu Souvenirs
Beppu is full of delicious foods, unique specialties, and local products. When you visit Beppu on vacation, you may be wondering what to buy as a souvenir. This time I’d like to introduce Dagojiru, which makes a great souvenir, and Yuzu-kosho, which goes perfectly with Dagojiru! ＊ Dagojiru (dango or dumpling soup) is one of Oita Prefecture’s most famous local
Try the chiffon cakes from Sally Garden in Oita!
The towns of Oita and Beppu are full of stylish and unique cafes. This time, I will introduce Sally Garden, famous for its chiffon cakes and baked goods. I had a chance to try four of their chiffon cakes, all of which were made with the idea of simple yet sophisticated! ＊ Sally Garden’s café is located in Oita City
Kotani Shoten: A wide selection of Oita sake!
One fine day, while strolling through Beppu City’s downtown area, I could hear lively voices coming from one of the stores. The slightly nostalgic sake signboard caught my attention, and then I heard a woman’s voice say, “How have you been?” It was followed by the laughter of the customers along with the voice of the cheerful woman once more.