After spending two relaxing days in Beppu (別府) indulging in the town’s famed onsen culture, it was time to continue our journey. Tonight’s destination would be Saga (佐賀), but before arriving, we had a few meaningful stops planned starting with a brief yet always memorable visit to Yufuin (湯布院).
Our first stop was the familiar panoramic viewpoint overlooking Yufuin and its picturesque surroundings. No matter how many times we stop here, the sight of this charming spa town nestled between mountains never fails to impress. As usual, we took a moment to capture a few photos before heading into town for a leisurely walk.
Next it was a walking tour of Yufuin, a peaceful, artsy town with a laid-back charm that’s hard to resist. Our first stop was Bee Honey (ビーハニー) Yufuin, a specialty shop dedicated to honey and beekeeping products from Ōita Prefecture.
Bee Honey also doubles as soft serve ice-cream shop so we all decided that it was time for a little dessert before lunch.
Soft cream with honey and honeycomb (850 yen) – A classic, well-executed combination. The milk-flavored soft serve was exceptionally smooth and creamy, with the local honey adding a rich, floral sweetness.
The addition of honeycomb gave it an artisanal touch, both visually and texturally pleasing.
Soft cream with chestnut purée and honey (850 yen) – Everyone got the milk soft serve except for mom who’s a sucker for chestnut and as soon as she saw the poster of this on the wall, she couldn’t resist.
The chestnut purée added a warm, nutty depth that paired beautifully with the sweet creaminess of the soft serve while cornflakes at the bottom provided a lovely crunch, rounding out the dessert with a playful contrast in texture.
With a few souvenirs in hand and our sweet cravings fully satisfied, it was time to move on to our next agenda item: Lunch.
Food Rating: 5.4/10
Price: ￥￥￥
Address: 1481-1 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita, 879-5102 Japan
Tel: +81 (0)977-85-2733
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 4:30pm daily
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