Saga Hirakawaya Takeo Onsen Honten
The flagship store opened in September 2022 by a tofu maker founded in 1950, located in front of Takeo Onsen's iconic gate tower. Customers come from across the Kyushu region for the 'Ureshino Onsen Yudofu' — tofu melted silky in slightly alkaline hot spring water — and soy milk sweets (gelato, soft serve). One of only 3 directly-operated stores (Takeo, Ureshino, Wataya Betsuso; no franchise). Yahoo! Maps 4.23 (45 reviews), Tabelog 3.45 (172 reviews). Featured on Asades KBC TV.
Reviews: 'The tofu is so fluffy it melts on your tongue,' 'The soy milk gelato is exquisite,' 'Always stop here when visiting Takeo Onsen,' 'A stylish space to enjoy Ureshino hot spring tofu.' Yahoo! Maps 4.23 (45 reviews), Tabelog 3.45 (172 reviews).