Local Guide
Let's bring back memories of your trip to Kumamoto. 11 delicious souvenirs from Aso

Aso is blessed with a vast expanse of nature, rich soil and groundwater, and is full of delicious foods such as vegetables, meat, and dairy products!　We have selected delicious souvenirs that will allow you to take home the charm of Aso in its entirety. From sweets and drinks to foods and seasonings, all of them are filled with the unique charms of Aso.

No two cookies have the same pattern! Milk-filled cow-shaped cookies

Oyagyu
Oyagyu" in a box, "Veal" in a jar, and "Milk Twigs" with a mature flavor of cheese and black pepper

The dairy cows of Abe Ranch grow up healthy and healthy drinking delicious underground water in the environment of Aso's magnificent prairie. These milk cookies are made with milk that has been awarded Japan's first three-star rating by the International Taste Testing Institute. Egg-free, these cookies have a rich milk flavor.
Each "Oyagyu" cookie is baked by hand, and just like the dairy cow, no two cookies have the same pattern. There are also cute bottled calves and "milk twigs" for snacks. In addition, be sure to try dairy products such as "ASOMILK pasteurized milk" and "nommu yogurt," which are filled into bottles two hours after milking.

Product names and prices: "Aso no Kusahara Tobu Gyu Cookies - 9 cows" (880 yen), "Aso no Kusahara Tobu Gyu Cookies - Calf in a bottle" (68 g) (550 yen), "Aso no Kusahara Milk no Shigaraki" (42 g) (550 yen), "Aso Milk" (900 ml, 840 yen), "Nommu Yogurt" (200 ml, 250 yen) 250 yen)
Prices as of August 2022
【Shelf life】（ Cookies） From the date of manufacture in the unopened package2 month from the date of manufacture、（ Milk） From the date of manufacture in the unopened package60 Days（ Refrigerated）、（ Drinking yogurt） From the date of manufacture in the unopened package14 Days（ Refrigerated）
Stores】ASO MILK FACTORY, Roadside Station Aso, and other product stores in various regions.

Local Guide Comment
ASO MILK FACTORY is the flagship store of Abe Farm. In addition to the store selling Abe Farm's dairy products and special souvenirs from around Aso, it also has a café, a cheese factory, and a restaurant where sweets made from milk are popular!
ASO MILK FACTORY (Hana Aso Bi)
  • Address 781 Kosato, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 10 min. by car from JR Aso Station
  • Business Hours Shop/Cafe 9:30-18:00, Restaurant 11:00-14:30, Rose Garden Hana Aso Bi 9:30-17:00 (Rose Dome only 10:00-16:30)
    Temporarily closed for pruning work from December 1 to mid-April and August 1 to mid-October.
  • Closed None
  • TEL 0967-23-6262
  • Parking Free of charge

Erupting cupcakes!　Microwaveable cupcakes that melt in your mouth and taste great!

Many customers come all the way to the store for these
Many customers come all the way to the store for these "erupting sweets. A popular item, especially during Valentine's Day.

Aso's favorite confectionary store, established over 60 years ago. The shop offers a wide variety of Western and Japanese confections, and its unique souvenir products are very popular. One of the most talked-about products is the "Nakadake Chocolat. It is a cupcake made of couverture chocolate with a rice cake inside that looks like magma.
It is rich and delicious as it is, but if you warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds, the rice cake inside will "erupt" and the chocolate and rice cake will melt together, making it a delicious treat. It is a souvenir that you can enjoy both the taste and the sensation.

Product name and price: "Nakadake Chocolat" (1 piece) 230 yen, (6 pieces) 1,750 yen
Best before date of expiration: 20 days from the date of manufacture, if unopened.
Available at Kashin Nakamura and Michi-no-Eki Aso.

Local Guide Comment
There are also many other unique souvenir sweets unique to Aso, such as "Aso Karudera Roll" (1,300 yen) made from rice flour, and "Yudamari Pudding" (230 yen) made from raw Aso milk and inspired by Aso's hot springs.
Kashin Nakamura
  • Address 1490-2 Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 5 min. walk from JR Aso Station
  • Business hours 9:00-19:00 (Sunday - 17:00)
  • Closed Year-end and New Year's holidays
  • TEL 0967-34-0321
  • Parking Free of charge

Rich and thick raw cheesecake with an addictive moist and smooth "raw" texture!

The name
The name "1592 (Higokuni)" comes from the 1,592-meter-high (high) mountain of Aso and Kumamoto's former name "Higo no Kuni" (country of Higo).

Kokindo" is a confectionery shop located in the great nature of Minami Aso, and is engaged in making sweets that warm the "heart temperature" of the people who hold them in their hands. The company's long-selling souvenir that cannot be missed in Aso is the "Thick Raw Cheesecake 1592 (Higokuni).
This moist raw cheese cake is filled with a homemade cream cheese filling made with plenty of freshly squeezed Abe Ranch "ASO MILK" and wrapped in a thin dough made of prefectural flour. The moist and smooth texture is like a cheese terrine, and the flavor is indescribable, like a fresh pastry even though it is baked. It is also delicious chilled or frozen.

Product name and price: "Thick Raw Cheese Cake 1592" (6 pieces), 1,188 yen.
Shelf life: 45 days from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Stores】Aso Rindo (in Aso Farmland and Milk Farm), Dusunukka (Kusasenri store), Daikanbo Kanko, Roadside Station Asobanosato Kugini, Senomoto Highlands Resort store, Roadside Station Oguni, ASO MILK FACTORY, etc.

Local Guide Comment
The company's main store, "Aso Rindo," is located inside the Aso Farmland Milk Farm, where you can also enjoy gelato made from Aso Milk. There is also "Kabo Kokondo JR Kumamoto Station Store" in Kumamoto Station!
Aso Rindo (Kokondo)
  • Address Inside "Aso Farmland" 5579-3 Koyo, Minami-Aso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto MAP
  • Direction Approx. 30 min. by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport
  • Business hours Weekdays 10:00-16:00, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays 9:00-17:00
  • Closed None
  • TEL 0967-67-3123
  • Parking Free of charge

Aso Takanade is truly a "tomato to drink. The rich flavor grown in the land of Aso.

The richness of the flavor makes it easy to use as a secret ingredient in curries, soups, etc., as well as being delicious drunk on its own.
The richness of the flavor makes it easy to use as a secret ingredient in curries, soups, etc., as well as being delicious drunk on its own.

The "Kobo Aso Monogatari" transforms the freshly picked taste of vegetables and fruits grown in the rich nature of Aso into valuable processed products. Aso Monotari" produces many products using tomatoes grown in Aso.
Aso Monotari Tomato Juice" is a 100% additive-free tomato juice made from bright red ripe Aso tomatoes with only salt added. It is thick and thick, but has no unpleasant taste, and tastes just like "drinking tomatoes". Rich in lycopene and dietary fiber, it makes a great souvenir for the health-conscious.

Product name and price: "Aso Monogatari Tomato Juice" (720 ml) 910 yen, (360 ml) 380 yen, (100 ml) 300 yen
Shelf life: 1 year from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Stores】Aso Roadside Station, Aso, ASO MILK FACTORY, Shikisai Ichinomiya

Local Guide Comment
Another must-try item at "Aso Monogatari" is "Tomato Puree" (370g, 610 yen). The tomato puree is made from Aso tomatoes, and its rich taste enhances the flavor of various dishes!
Roadside Station Aso
  • Address 1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 40 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport
  • Hours of Operation 9:00-18:00 (subject to seasonal changes)
  • Closed None
  • TEL 0967-35-5088
  • Parking Free of charge

Give the rare "Golden Milk" of the Gandhi breed, called the milk of the nobility!

Yogurt melts gently when mixed well, and the richness of the milk fills your mouth. Deliciousness that makes you want to eat it irresistibly
Yogurt melts gently when mixed well, and the richness of the milk fills your mouth. Deliciousness that makes you want to eat it irresistibly

This sightseeing ranch is located at the foot of the Kujyu Mountain Range. Golden Milk," milk from a rare breed of dairy cows called "Gandhi," of which only a few hundred are bred in Japan, is popular for its rarity, which is called "aristocrat's milk" in Europe, and for its rich, slightly sweet, easy-to-drink taste. Many children who dislike cow's milk can drink it.
The rich, creamy, and elegant texture of the yogurt made from the golden milk is also appealing. At the store on the farm, many customers buy large quantities in bulk.

Product name and price: "Gandhi Milk" (900ml) 1,080 yen, (500ml) 600 yen, "Yogurt" (90g) 130 yen.
Expiration date] Stated on the product.
Ganzi Farm" is located in Uchimaki Hot Spring Resort in Aso City.

Local Guide Comment
Gandhi Farm's soft-serve ice cream made from golden milk is also a must-try!　There are many fun spots on the grounds, such as restaurants, a petting farm, and pony rides, so even children can enjoy themselves.
Gandhi Farm
  • Address 4004-56, Oaza-Kusumi, Kusumi Town, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 60 min. by car from Kusu IC on Oita Expressway
  • Business hours 9:00-17:00 *Restaurant: 11:00-14:00 (L.O.)
  • Closed None *Yakiniku Restaurant is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
  • TEL 0120-20-4092
  • Parking Free of charge

The flavor of yogurt grown in the land of Aso is now available as a drink!

A wide variety of local ciders using spring water from Aso are also available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of
A wide variety of local ciders using spring water from Aso are also available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of "Hotarumaru Cider" (216 yen) will be donated to support the restoration of Aso Shrine, which collapsed due to the Kumamoto Earthquake.

Located in Uchimaki hot spring resort in Aso City, this historic sake store was established in 1956. In addition to a wide selection of local sake from Aso and Kumamoto, the store also offers a wide variety of sake, shochu, liqueur, and local cider developed and produced in-house using spring water from Aso.
Among them, "Pies" is especially popular, especially among women. It is a yogurt liqueur that preserves the rich and elegant flavor of yogurt from Abe Ranch, the pride of Aso. At only 5% alcohol by volume, it is easy to drink and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as with fruit or plain yogurt.

Product name and price: "Pies - Yogurt Liqueur" (200 ml, 5% alcohol by volume) 550 yen
Shelf life: 6 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened bottle.
Shops】Okamoto Sake Shop, Michi no Eki Aso

Local Guide Comment
There is also a sake and shochu comparison corner, so you can choose the best sake to take home as a souvenir. Original craft beers are available only in the summer.
Okamoto Sake Shop
  • Address 217 Maki, Uchimaki, Aso, Kumamoto MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Uchimaki Station
  • Business hours 8:00-20:30
  • Closed None
  • TEL 0967-32-0035
  • Parking Free (Tourist Parking available)

The one and only soda that carefully combines Aso spring water with herbs, flowers, and fruits.

Non-alcoholic carbonated water made from natural ingredients. A special bottle with raw sugar and a refreshing plant aroma that will stay in your memory.
Non-alcoholic carbonated water made from natural ingredients. A special bottle with raw sugar and a refreshing plant aroma that will stay in your memory.

FIL" is a lifestyle brand that creates various products from the nature of Aso, such as Oguni cedar, in the satoyama of Minami-Oguni Town. ASODA" is a highly carbonated soda made with mineral-rich spring water from Aso and natural ingredients such as seasonal fruits and herbs, in collaboration with "MITOSAYA" (Chiba Prefecture), which produces spirits made from fruits and botanicals.
There are five types, including "DAZZLING THYME," which is like sparkling wine, and "LE BOUQUET," a "drinkable bouquet" made with seasonal flowers, all with a mature taste that takes time and effort. All of them are mature and mature tastes that require a lot of time and effort. They are excellent products to be selected as special souvenirs from Aso.

Product name and price: "ASODA" (set of 6): 3,110 yen *1 each of DAZZLING THYME, LE BOUQUET, PLUM ELIXIR, HOURAI FIZZ, and 2 bottles of SPARKLE SPRINGWATER
Shelf life] Approximately 1 year from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
FIL STORE

Local Guide Comment
FIL is a brand produced by a creator from Paris, Tokyo and Foreque, a forestry company in Minami-Oguni Town. The FIL STORE offers unique products such as Oguni cedar furniture and aroma oil made from essential oil extracted from Oguni cedar leaves.
FIL STORE
  • Address 30 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Aso Station
  • Business hours 11:00-19:30
  • Regular holiday Mon. and Tue.
  • TEL 0967-42-1010
  • Parking Free of charge

Romantic tea with roses born in the highlands of Aso

Three colors: red, yellow, and white. The aroma of roses refreshes your mind. Rose ingredients are expected to work for beauty and health.
Three colors: red, yellow, and white. The aroma of roses refreshes your mind. Rose ingredients are expected to work for beauty and health.

Aso Kirei" produces safe and secure organic products made without pesticides and chemical fertilizers in the great nature of Aso. The "fresh rose tea" made from "edible" roses grown at the "Aso Roseberry Garden" on the plateau is a popular and photogenic product.
Using only organic roses and organic stevia grown in Aso, a whole rose and its extract are placed in a cup, and when hot water is poured, the rose softly opens. After drinking the tea, the flower can be eaten as is. The aroma and taste of the rose is truly soothing, making this a special herbal tea.

Product name and price: "Organic Rose Tea: Fresh Rose Tea" (1 cup) 1,296 yen *Red, yellow, and white roses are available.
Shelf life: 10 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Stores】Minami Aso Organic Cafe ASOBIO, Michi no Eki Aso

Local Guide Comment
Minami Aso Organic Cafe ASOBIO is operated by Minami Aso Organic, which manufactures its products in Aso Kirei. Dishes using home-grown organic vegetables and bowls of rice topped with red beef are its specialties. They also sell Aso Kirei rose goods and cosmetics.
Minami Aso Organic Cafe ASOBIO
  • Address 546-4 Kawagin, Minami-Aso Village, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 40 minutes from Aso Kumamoto Airport by car
  • Hours of operation 10:30-15:00
  • Closed Wednesday, Thursday
  • TEL 0967-67-3118
  • Parking Free of charge

Aso red beef jerky, the perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages

Aso's standard souvenirs, such as
Aso's standard souvenirs, such as "Akagyu sausage" and bacon and sausage made from carefully selected pork from Kyushu, are handmade in the traditional way.

This sausage factory is located in the countryside of Aso. Using techniques that won a gold medal at a meat processing contest in Germany, sausages, sausages, bacon, and other products are handmade with original spices.
The "Red Beef Jerky" was developed by the owner of the workshop, who was impressed by the tender beef jerky he encountered in France. Carefully selected red beef thigh meat is marinated in a proprietary seasoning and roasted with cherry chips for a day, resulting in a soft and tender product with more flavor as it is chewed. It is a popular souvenir that goes well with alcoholic beverages.

Product name and price: "Akagyu Jerky" (50g) 650 yen
Shelf life: 2 months (unopened) from the date of manufacture (refrigerated)
Hibari Kobo, Roadside Station Aso, Roadside Station Asobanosato Kugini, other product centers and stores, etc.

Local Guide Comment
On the premises, there is also the "Hibari Cafe" where you can enjoy hot dogs made with sausages from the workshop, and the "Hibari Grill" where you can enjoy gutsy meat dishes such as steaks and hamburgers.
Hibari Kobo
  • Address 640-1 Nakadori, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso, Kumamoto MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Miyachi Station
  • Business hours 9:00-18:00
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 0967-22-1894
  • Parking Free of charge

Handmade traditional pickles in Aso, now available as a stylish souvenir

Takana pickles, a specialty of Aso, are also so cute. All of the pickles in jars keep for nearly six months unopened, making them easy to choose as souvenirs.
Takana pickles, a specialty of Aso, are also so cute. All of the pickles in jars keep for nearly six months unopened, making them easy to choose as souvenirs.

The store offers a variety of handmade pickles without chemical seasonings or preservatives, from traditional pickles such as nuka-zuke and takana-zuke to products that match modern eating habits such as ready-to-eat sizes and small packets.
The cute and tasty "NAGI" series, which can be taken home at room temperature for souvenirs, are popular. The contents are a selection of carefully selected items, including takana pickles, a local delicacy of Aso, ume pickles, and takuan pickled radish. Each item is handmade with a lot of time and care. Let's bring the richness of Aso to your dining table with these healthy, tasty, and stylish souvenirs.

Product name and price: "NAGI" (60g) 450 yen each, (6 kinds assorted in a decorative box) 3,200 yen
NAGI UME...pickled plum, NAGI TAKANA...pickled takana from Aso, NAGI TAKUAN...takuan, NAGI TAKANAmeshi...pickled takana mixed with rice, NAGI SYOGA NAGI TAKANAhabanero...Spicy pickled takana
Shelf life] 250 days from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Shops】Tokumaru Pickles, ASO MILK FACTORY, Aso Kumamoto Airport Asora Store, etc.

Local Guide Comment
The "Aso Cheese Pickled in Aged Sake Lees" is also recommended. It is made by marinating Gouda cheese from Ranomo Mothers Aso Milk Ranch in aged sake lees from the Yamamura Sake Brewery in Takamori-cho, and is rich in flavor and aroma!
Aso Maruzuke Honpo Tokumaru Pickles
  • Address 2682-1 Kamishikimi, Takamori-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto MAP
  • Direction Approximately 40 minutes by car from Mashiki Kumamoto Airport IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
  • Business hours 9:00-18:00
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0967-62-0096
  • Parking Free of charge

Mustard made from the seeds of Aso Takana protects the scenery of Aso

The unique taste and background of the products are attracting attention, such as being selected as a hot souvenir by a national magazine.
The unique taste and background of the products are attracting attention, such as being selected as a hot souvenir by a national magazine.

This farm is involved in agriculture that aims to preserve the unique scenery and agriculture of Aso. The "Aso Takanade" made this effort famous. In an attempt to create value other than pickled takana so that the cultivation of Aso Takana, a native species of Aso, would not be discontinued, they developed a mustard using takana seeds.
Using only simple ingredients such as rice vinegar made from rice grown in Aso and kettle salt from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, the mustard contains no spices, preservatives, or thickening agents. It is popular for its gentle spiciness, which goes well with both Western and Japanese cuisine. This souvenir not only makes your food tasty, but also helps to preserve the original landscape of Aso.

Product name and price: "Aso Takanade" (70g) 1,260 yen, (30g) 770 yen
Shelf life: 180 days from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Stores】ASO MILK FACTORY, Seifuuso Jigoku Hot Spring, Kiyora Kaasa, etc.

Local Guide Comment
It goes well not only with sausages, sandwiches, and other dishes that go well with mustard, but also with Japanese food. We recommend it with Soumen noodles and dipping them in the sauce. You can enjoy a new taste that is mustard but not mustard!
ASO MILK FACTORY (Hana Aso Bi)
  • Address 781 Kosato, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 10 min. by car from JR Aso Station
  • Business Hours Shop/Cafe 9:30-18:00, Restaurant 11:00-14:30, Rose Garden Hana Aso Bi 9:30-17:00 (Rose Dome only 10:00-16:30)
    Temporarily closed for pruning work from December 1 to mid-April and August 1 to mid-October.
  • Closed None
  • TEL 0967-23-6262
  • Parking Free of charge
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.