Amami Chaya
A specialty shop for Oita local cuisine and sweets, located near Beppudaigaku Station. Inside a warm, folk-house-style interior, the menu centers on Oita specialties — dango-jiru (flat dumpling soup), yase-uma, and tori-ten — alongside a variety of Japanese and Western sweets. Also features freshly pounded mochi, dengaku tofu, zenzai, and shaved ice. A staple sweet spot in Beppu beloved by locals and tourists alike. Google Reviews 4.3, 1,613 reviews (confirmed 2023); Tabelog 592 reviews (17,218 saves); Tripadvisor 87 reviews (Beppu #7). Also a branch in Yufuin (a long-established operator recognized by Oita Prefecture). Under 1,000 yen pricing.
Google Reviews 4.3, 1,613 reviews (confirmed 2023); Tabelog 3.58, 592 reviews (17,218 saves); Tripadvisor 87 reviews (Beppu #7, 4.2 rating); HotPepper 226 reviews. Consistently praised over the years: 'Experience Oita local cuisine in a traditional folk-house atmosphere,' 'A comforting stop whenever I visit Beppu,' 'The best place to eat yase-uma and dango-jiru.' Yelp confirmed active as of March 2026. No sakura indicators.