Local Guide
5 recommended restaurants in Beppu that you can enjoy with your children without hesitation.

Eating a delicious meal is one of the most important points of a trip. It is best if the restaurant has a menu that children will enjoy, adults can savor the food, and if possible, you can relax in comfort. The five restaurants introduced in this article are all first-rate in both taste and hospitality. Let's enjoy the specialties that can only be found here with the whole family.

Once you try it, you'll become a fan of "Aged Mochi Sumashi.

Aged Mochi Sumashi
Aged Mochi Sumashi" (700 yen). Other variations include "Aged Mochi Miso" (800 yen) and "Aged Mochi Ume" (700 yen)

This restaurant has a nostalgic atmosphere as if you were visiting a house deep in the mountains. The warmth of the wood is felt inside the restaurant, which attracts many people of all ages and genders, and the restaurant is always bustling with people lining up to get in.
The "Aged Mochi Sumashi" is recommended at this popular restaurant. Three crispy fried homemade rice cakes are served in a broth simmered with daikon radish. The dish also includes grated daikon radish, green onion, and dried bonito flakes. The simple taste of the rice cake is very delicious, and the texture changes as time goes by. Children will surely be delighted with the well-stretched rice cakes, which are made in the store every day.

A restaurant with a friendly Staff/staff member who welcomes even the most energetic children.

On sunny days, the sun shines through the trees, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
On sunny days, the sun shines through the trees, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

The large number of staff/staff members are all smiling and friendly, which is great for people with children. Toys and picture books are available to keep them occupied while waiting. Adults and children alike can relax in a space that feels like an old-fashioned grandma's house.
The menu offers more than 100 dishes, all of which are handmade. The menu includes Oita's local dishes such as the popular "Dango Jiru Set Meal" and "Toriten (chicken tempura)," as well as a wide variety of Western dishes such as curry and doria. The restaurant is full of pleasant surprises, such as manju with handmade red bean paste and large portions of sweets that are visually impressive.

Local Guide Comment
Despite being a very busy restaurant, the Staff/staff members are all child-friendly. Tenmusu" and "omusubi" are popular among children. There are also some small Japanese goods for sale.
Beppu Sweet Tea House
  • address (e.g. of house) 1-4 Jissoji, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 14 minutes from JR Beppu Station by car
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at "Beppu Sogo Shasha-mae" and walk 2 minutes.
  • Hours of Operation 10:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
  • Regular holiday Open daily *Special holidays may apply.
  • TEL 0977-67-6024
  • Parking Free of charge

The "Gokujo Tendon" with crispy batter and thick sauce will keep you coming back for more!

Tokujo Tendon (extra tempura rice bowl) with miso soup and oshinko (pickles) is 950 yen.
Tokujo Tendon (extra tempura rice bowl) with miso soup and oshinko (pickles) is 950 yen.

As a popular restaurant with a long line, this restaurant attracts not only locals but also customers from outside the prefecture and abroad. Be prepared to wait in line.
The specialty is the tempura, which is fried so hard you can hear the zaku-zaku sound. The "Tokujo-Tendon" (extra large bowl of tempura rice topped with tempura shrimp and vegetables) is served on top of a bowl of rice and is served with the original sweet and salty soy sauce sauce that the owner of the restaurant insisted on. The rice soaked in the sauce is a true gem of bliss that is hard to stop eating. The miso soup made with local "Sakamoto Chohei Miso" from Beppu is a perfect balance to tighten the sweet taste in your mouth.

Another specialty is sashimi prepared by skilled chefs!

The second floor has a spacious tatami room.
The second floor has a spacious tatami room.

For those with children, we recommend the upstairs seating area. Chairs and cutlery for children are provided, so you can spend your time in peace.
In addition to its famous tempura, the restaurant is known for its fresh fish from the Bungo Channel. The sashimi menu is abundant, and the "Ryukyu-don", an Oita specialty, features a sesame base that is rarely found elsewhere. The well-seasoned sashimi is served with hot spring eggs.
If you can't wait a long time, takeout is available and recommended, which can be purchased relatively quickly.

Local Guide Comment
The "Anago-don" is a bowl of rice topped with two large conger eels. One bite and the soft, fluffy white meat melts into the crunchy batter. Tendon sauce is available at each table, so feel free to use it.
TOYOTSUNE Head Office
  • Address 2-12-24 Kitahama, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 8 minutes walk from JR Beppu Station
  • Hours of Operation 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 0977-22-3274
  • Parking Available
  • Memo Reservations not accepted

Enjoy "Kaisendon," a bowl of rice topped with a variety of seasonal seafood from Oita

Kaisen-don
Kaisen-don" is 1,100 yen. Kaisen-don set meal with soup and a small bowl of cooked food is 1,250 yen.

This is a popular restaurant with a line out the door at lunch time. The "Kaisen-don" is a popular dish that allows you to enjoy the freshest sashimi. About 10 kinds of seasonal ingredients, mainly seafood from Oita Prefecture, are crammed onto a bed of vinegared rice.
Although the selection varies slightly depending on the season, the star of the dish is always natural Sekiburi yellowtail. The tight flesh has elasticity and a unique flavor. Spanish mackerel and bonito are also available at certain times of the year. The dish is served with an original blend of slightly sweet soy sauce that was developed to go well with sashimi.

Share the wide variety of seafood dishes.

The restaurant is crowded at lunchtime. Relaxing tatami room seating is popular among families.
The restaurant is crowded at lunchtime. Relaxing tatami room seating is popular among families.

The first floor is a counter and small seating area, while the second floor is like someone's room, where you take off your shoes and sit on cushions. Manga and magazines are also lined up.
As the restaurant started out as a fresh fish restaurant, the variety, freshness, and taste of the seafood are outstanding. In addition to sashimi other than kaisendon, there is a wide variety of fried, tempura, simmered, and grilled dishes on the menu. Each dish is generous in volume, so sharing with family members is recommended. There are also a variety of side dishes that children will enjoy, such as plump fried shrimp, bold seafood fried rice, and fried potatoes.

Local Guide Comment
This is a commonplace restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere. The portions are generous yet reasonably priced, and you will find yourself ordering more than enough to satisfy your craving. The restaurant is especially crowded on weekends, so the best time to visit is right after opening or around 5:00 p.m.
Kaisen Izutsu
  • Address 5-5 Kusunokucho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 8 minutes walk from JR Beppu Station
  • Hours of Operation 11:00-15:00 (L.O.14:30), 18:00-21:30 (L.O.21:00)
  • Closed Mon.
  • TEL 0977-22-2449
  • Parking None

Enjoy a blissful time with fresh fish swimming before your eyes.

Kaisen-ju Gozen
Kaisen-ju Gozen" is 2,200 yen. In addition to the Kaisen-jyu set, the set includes tempura, egg, steamed egg custard, nukazuke pickles, miso soup, and dessert.

Kappo serves fresh local seafood. The popular menu item is the Kaisen-ju Gozen. The sea bream is landed at the port of Kamae and immediately released into the fish pond, giving it an irresistibly firm texture. A total of 10 kinds of sashimi, including thick slices of sashimi, sea urchin, and scallops, are served together.
We recommend dissolving brand eggs "Ran-O" and wasabi in the restaurant's original "sea bream soy sauce" and pouring it over the rice. The rich yolk and the gentle taste of the soy sauce entwine with the seafood, deepening its flavor. The other dishes include shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura, homemade nukazuke pickles, and dessert, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors in this gozen.

Enjoy the taste of Oita in the comfort of a private Japanese-style room.

Children are delighted to see a large fish pond with fresh fish swimming around.
Children are delighted to see a large fish pond with fresh fish swimming around.

The restaurant is surrounded by trees and has a purely Japanese appearance. As you walk through the stone pavement into the restaurant, you will see a large fish pond in the center of the restaurant with fish swimming around in it. Seating is in private rooms with tatami mats or sunken kotatsu. Enjoy your meal without worrying about being seen.
The "Oita Local Gozen," which can be ordered for two or more people, allows you to enjoy Oita's specialties such as sashimi of horse mackerel and mackerel, toriten, dango soup, and ryukyu all at once. The "Special Set Meal" is available only for lunch from Monday through Friday, and the main dish changes daily. Sushi, ochazuke (rice with green tea), and rice bowls are popular among children.

Local Guide Comment
The staff is very pleasant and makes you want to go there. The original mail-order products are often attractive and itchy, so be sure to check them out.
Kappo Heike
  • Address 7-2-14 Ishigaki-higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Beppu Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take the bus from Beppu Station, get off at "Yoshihiro Jinja-mae" and walk about 2 minutes.
  • Business hours 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
  • Closed Monday *Open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day
  • TEL 0977-24-7126
  • Parking Available

A restaurant where the whole family can smile at the generous portions and great taste.

Toriten
Toriten" is priced at 1,000 yen for a single dish and 1,270 yen for a set meal. Fried noodles with starchy sauce" 880 yen

This long-established Western-style restaurant has many local fans. The famous "Toriten" is characterized by its crispy batter and tender, juicy meat. The dipping sauce, which is a combination of Oita Prefecture soy sauce and soup stock made from dried bonito flakes and kelp, is superb and light on the palate.
Another specialty, "Ankake Yakisoba" (fried noodles with starchy sauce), is served in a heaping pile on a plate larger than a person's face. You can choose between thin noodles that stay crispy until the end, or thick noodles that are crispy at first but become firm and elastic over time. With plenty of vegetables and a chicken broth-based sauce, the dish is lighter than you might imagine.

Every dish is prepared with care, attention to detail, and heart.

The large windows give a sense of openness, and seats on the third floor offer a view of the ocean.
The large windows give a sense of openness, and seats on the third floor offer a view of the ocean.

The restaurant's interior has a retro, old-fashioned, quaint, and relaxed atmosphere. There is a spacious tatami room, perfect for customers with children.
What is most pleasing is the wide variety of more than 70 menu items for a wide range of ages. The owner is proud of his demi-glace sauce, which is made by simmering beef bones and a large amount of vegetables for seven days. The "Children's Plate" is recommended for children 10 years old and younger. The "children's lunch" is hearty and sumptuous, and since there is no age limit, it is useful for those who want a lighter meal.

Local Guide Comment
The store is friendly to children. There are also little desserts and other items that you can enjoy with peace of mind. There is also a special coffee for after dinner. Each dish is carefully prepared, so be sure to allow plenty of time for your visit.
Restaurant Ribbon
  • Address 2-1-35, Ishigaki-nishi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 5 minutes drive from JR Beppu Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from Beppu Station, get off at "Minami Ishigaki" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business hours 11:00-15:30, 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
    Saturday and Sunday: 11:00-23:00 (L.O.22:00)
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0977-22-1259
  • Parking Available

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