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théomurata

Sophisticated chocolate store by a famous inn.

This chocolate store is owned by Murata, Yufuin's representative inn. Under the theme of "Delicious is beautiful," the shop offers a lineup of chocolates made from carefully selected high-quality couverture and a variety of other ingredients. The shop's creations, such as "beans chocolat" inspired by bean confectionery and "tea leaf chocolat" made directly from Japanese tea leaves, are designed with Japanese sensibilities in mind. The flavors of the chocolates and the beautiful packaging design are all imbued with a refined sense of taste.

Sophisticated looks and tastes, chocolates that make your heart flutter twice!

The "Beans Chocolat" series is the store's signature. There are around 12 flavors of chocolate-coated nuts and fruits, including hazelnut, macadamia, pistachio, apple, and muscat. Although each piece is small, the aroma and texture felt from each is rich. The tubular packages are made of traditional Japanese colors such as vermilion and bright yellow to match the flavors, and are also available in a paulownia wood box, ideal for gift-giving. The delicious and beautiful souvenirs are sure to bring a smile to the face of both the giver and the receiver.

Product name and price: 1 bean chocolat (35-40g), 864 yen and up (set of 3 in a paulownia box, 2,922 yen and up)
Expiration date: 60 days from the date of manufacture.
Stores】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 of charge

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kochopan

A popular local bakery with about 40 varieties of freshly baked bread.

A bakery loved by locals that is crowded with people from the moment it opens. The aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air, and the bakery offers about 40 kinds of breads, including the famous "Onsen Bagel," prepared breads, sweet breads, etc., which are popular among people of all ages. Many regulars come to the store for the freshly baked loaves of bread and soy bread. Many people stop by on their way to work, indicating that the bakery has taken root in the daily lives of local residents. Popular varieties are often sold out, so early arrival is recommended.

A wide variety of "Onsen Bagels" using hot spring water

The famous "Onsen Bagel" is a product that takes advantage of the characteristics of hot spring resorts. Hot water from Yufuin's hot springs is used in the boiling process, which is an essential part of the bagel making process. Boiling in hot spring water gives the bagels a chewy texture and smooth surface. In addition to flour from Hokkaido and Kyushu, which is suitable for bagels, the ingredients are carefully selected from domestic soybeans from Oita and Hokkaido, domestic millet sugar, and salt made by the flat oven method. Currently, in addition to the standard "plain," "grain bean," and "Yufuin Miso Walnut," a total of about 12 varieties, including seasonal products, are baked daily.

Product name and price: Onsen bagels (210 yen and up)
Shelf life: 3 days from the date of manufacture

Kochopan

• 3725-13 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita MAP
• Approximately a 3-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 9:00-17:00 *Close when sold out
• Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and irregular holidays
• 0977-84-5874
• None

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Yufuin Miruhi Honten

Special sweets made with fresh local milk are the pride of the bakery.

The store is famous for its freshly baked sweets, which draw long lines of customers. Milch" means milk in German, and the fresh, flavorful milk from Yufuin is a popular ingredient in these sweets.

The signature product is "Käsekuchen," a rich cheesecake that is freshly baked and sold only at the main store. The shop also sells a variety of other sweets, including pudding, cheese soufflé, and baked doughnuts called kraffen. The delicious taste unique to Yufuin, made with plenty of local milk, is popular not only for eating but also for souvenirs.

Freshly baked cheesecakes you want to eat even if you have to wait in line

The "käsekuchen" are freshly baked every 15 minutes. The freshly baked products are warm and the texture is fluffy and melty. The three-layered structure of cookie, sponge, and cheese sauce creates a trinity of milky flavors that spread in your mouth. The store advocates a shelf life of 5 minutes for freshly baked cookies. We encourage you to taste the deliciousness of freshly baked products on the spot.
The store also sells a refrigerated type of "käsekuchen. When cooled, it turns into a moist and rich cheesecake with a different texture and taste from the freshly baked version. The different tastes of hot and cold are appealing.

Product name and price: 280 yen per piece of käsekuchen.
Shelf life: 3 days from the date of manufacture (refrigeration required)
Main store, Oita Station store, and Oita Airport store.

Yufuin Milch Head Office

• 3015-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• 10-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station
• 10:30-17:30
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 0977-28-2800
• None

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B-speak

The first store in Japan to specialize in roll cakes

In 1999 (Heisei 11), the popular hot spring inn "Sanso Murata" in Yufuin opened a store specializing in roll cakes, the first of its kind in Japan. It was started with the desire to make snacks for local children. The signature product, "P Roll," still has a strong fan base and is highly favored as a representative souvenir of Yufuin. The store also offers other sweets such as cheesecakes and baked sweets, each carefully made with simple ingredients and loved by visitors to Yufuin for many years.

Reservations are required. P-rolls" with a simple, rustic taste that shines through

The "P" in "P-roll" comes from the first letter of "Peace & Puffy. The secret of the delicious taste is the perfect balance between the moist and fluffy dough and milky whipped cream. It is simple and gentle, yet rich in flavor. You will not get tired of it until the very last bite. Moreover, the ingredients are extremely simple: eggs, sugar, flour, and cream. The quality of the ingredients and the careful craftsmanship of the artisans shine through in this product.
On a good day, more than 500 biscuits are sold out in a day. It is possible to purchase without a reservation, but since they sometimes sell out early in the day, we recommend making a reservation by phone in advance.

Product name and price: P-roll plain, chocolate, 1 piece each (length: 15 cm), 1,620 yen
Shelf life: The day of manufacture (must be refrigerated)

B-speak

• 3040-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• Approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station
• Open 10:00-17:00
• Open daily (closed twice a year)
• 0977-28-2166
• Free of charge

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jam kitchen kotokotoya

Handmade jam specialty store that brings out the true flavor of the fruit

Established in 1986. The jam is made without using any flavoring or coloring, and maximizes the original deliciousness of the fruit. Yuzu, figs, summer tangerines, and kiwis are all grown in Oita Prefecture. We also carefully select the best varieties of strawberries and apples for our jams from all over Japan. Using the same production method that has remained unchanged since the company's founding, the ingredients are carefully cooked one pot at a time, with careful attention paid to the characteristics of each ingredient. Once you try our jams, you will become a fan of their fresh taste that brings out not only the sweetness but also the original sourness of the fruit.

Colorful fruit jams that add color to your dining table

About 15 kinds of jams are always available. The jams are prepared for the entire year at once when each fruit is in season, so the rich flavor of the fruit is concentrated in the jar. Even seasonal jams can be purchased year-round. You can enjoy it in various ways, such as on bread or with yogurt, and it adds a subtle touch to your daily table.
In addition to 125g and 260g jars, the jams are also sold in assorted sets of five different types of 30g packets. They are perfect for when you want to enjoy a variety of flavors, or as a quick souvenir.

Product name and price: 125g 680 yen and up, 260g 1,280 yen and up.
Shelf life: 90 days from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.

jam kitchen kotokotoya

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

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KAI NOBUO SHOP Sajiya

Cutlery that captures the warmth of wood and bamboo

This studio and store handcrafts cutlery such as spoons and forks using Oita Prefecture's moso bamboo (moso bamboo) and Japanese mizume wood. The warmth of the materials used to make the cutlery is expressed in the many pieces on display, and the gentle feel of the cutlery on the palate and the design that fits comfortably in the hand are appealing. Children's sizes are also available.

In addition to cutlery that makes the most of the colors of the materials, there are also pieces using original red dyes. The deep red with a hint of black and matte texture adds a touch of glamour to both Japanese and Western table decorations.

Long-selling forks with a charming fish design

The long-selling "Fork Sakana" has been produced since the first generation opened a workshop in 1963. It is a fish-shaped confectionery fork made of moso bamboo. Following the basic design devised by the first generation, the fork has been maintained while making minute improvements, and is now one of the most popular products at the workshop. The forks are popular for their lightweight and comfortable use, taking advantage of the strong and flexible characteristics unique to bamboo, whether for cutting up Japanese sweets or piercing fruits like a pick. The functional and playful pieces gently enrich our daily lives.

Product name and price: Forked fish, small: 440 yen, large: 550 yen

Kai Nobuo Workshop and Shop Spoon Shop

• 4-84 Tsukahara, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• 2 minutes drive from Yufudake Smart IC
• Open 10:00-17:00
• 3rd Wed.
• 0977-84-5153
• Free of charge

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bamboo shop

Beautiful bamboo works created by a husband and wife team

A bamboo craft studio run by a couple of bamboo craftsmen. The bamboo craftsmen use mainly madake bamboo from Oita Prefecture, and each item is made by hand, from splitting the bamboo to weaving it.
Weaving is a time-consuming process that requires a beautiful appearance and design, but before that, the preparation work of splitting the bamboo and arranging its width and thickness is also very labor-intensive. The absolute prerequisite for a beautiful and well-proportioned piece is that the width and thickness of the bamboo strips needed to weave bamboo crafts are uniform. No two pieces of bamboo are the same, and the sense of the craftsman and his wealth of experience allow for the creation of beautiful forms while assessing the individuality of the bamboo.

Modern traditional beauty that fits easily into today's life.

While respecting traditional techniques, the craftsmen create pieces that are suited to today's lifestyles. The variety of works produced by different weaving techniques is fascinating, such as "Nawa-me-zashi weaving" used for baskets, "Nibonyose tortoiseshell weaving" with its beautiful and neat mesh, and "Kojiri-asanoha weaving" made of bamboo strips of different thicknesses. Stationery such as bamboo pens and paper knives are also available at affordable prices, and are recommended as souvenirs.

Bamboo crafts turn into candy colors as they are used. Why not go out to find a piece of bamboo craftwork that will last a lifetime, and that will also become more beautiful as it ages?

Product name and price: Assorted 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

Chiku Seikan

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

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Hashibashiya Iczen, main store

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

Chopsticks are indispensable for daily meals, and we want to use chopsticks that are easy to use and comfortable in our hands. This chopstick workshop and store offers customers the chance to find their favorite chopsticks.
About 30 types of wood are used for chopsticks, mainly thinned wood from Yufuin and Oita Prefecture. The color and grain of the wood varies widely depending on the species, such as cherry, sawtooth oak, chestnut, and mulberry. Each set is carefully shaved, giving new life to trees that have been thinned to protect the local natural environment.

Comfortable chopsticks make your daily meals more delicious.

We produce a variety of chopstick designs to suit different uses and preferences, including the standard "square chopsticks," which have a standard shape and are easy to use, "thick chopsticks," which are easy for people with large hands to use, as well as "noodle chopsticks," which are easy to eat noodles with, and "fish chopsticks," which make it easy to grasp fish bones. Smaller sizes for children are also available, and for ¥330 they can be personalized with a name, making them a great gift idea.

There are so many design choices that it is hard to decide which one to choose. Many people choose the one that best fits their taste by looking at the language of flowers written on the chopstick bag for each type of tree.

Product name and price: Chopsticks: 1,320 yen and up
Main store, Kinrin-ko store

Chopstick Shop Issen, Main Store

• 2093-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
• 5 minutes from JR Yufuin Station by car
• 9:00-17:00
• No holidays
• 0977-84-4108
• Free of charge