2025 Tsukumi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

[Restaurant Yoka] (Yoka) The well-cooked thick beef tongue is not too sweet, not too salty, and not too heavy😍 It's irresistible for beef tongue stew lovers❤ It's brought out piping hot with a bubbling sound🔥 The small, beautifully fried chicken tempura is crispy and delicious, and the mountain of it disappeared in no time😋 The Hyuuga bowl is a light tuna with a light sesame flavor♪ A long-established, special Western restaurant that also incorporates Japanese cuisine loved by locals✨ 💰Price per person: Tongue stew 2,400 yen Chicken tempura 900 yen 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:00 Closed Tuesday 📍Location: 13-16 Chuo-cho, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture #Restaurant Yoka #Tsukumi #Tsukumi Gourmet #Oita Trip #0 Yen Trip November

[Cafe Nabe Mokuren] Slightly burnt noodles. Piping hot 🔥 tuna champon ✨ The smooth noodles in the rich broth are the best ❤️ I got the small tuna bowl from the champon set to be Yokozuna so I'm not sure how much it costs, but 🍺 one bottle, a highball and this set came to 2900 yen 😊 The fried tuna stomach and heart served as an appetizer are also delicious ❣️ Tuna bowls and Yokozuna bowls are different so I definitely recommend the Yokozuna bowl ☝️ It's truly the "yokozuna" of the tuna world 🐟 📍Address: 21-6 Takasu-cho, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, reservations required for dinner Closed on Sundays #Yokozuna food tour #Cafe Nabe Mokuren #Yokozuna #Tsukumi #Oita trip #0 yen trip November

[Kameyoshi] Bluefin tuna sashimi for 1,680 yen💡 I wonder how much this beautiful fatty otoro would cost in Tokyo😮 You can only eat the exquisite farmed bluefin tuna "Yokozuna" for this price in Tsukumi, the place of origin! You can get a large portion for an additional 500 yen❤️ You can choose the type of tuna for the lean Hyuuga bowl♪ Bigeye tuna for 1,000 yen Bluefin tuna for 1,800 yen! 💡 It's best to pour plenty of sauce on it. Upgrade to Hogo miso soup for +200 yen♪ Tsukumi is the best with all the tuna🎵 📍Address: 22-3824 Takasu-cho, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 11:00-14:00 Closed on Tuesdays, but sometimes open #Yokozuna food tour #Kamekichi #Yokozuna #Tsukumi #Oita trip #0 yen trip November

Yokozuna is bluefin tuna farmed in the rich waters of the Bungo Channel, with firm red meat and marbled fatty otoro. 🐟 While eating at Yokozuna, we visited Umieru Shionone, where you can dine while looking out at the sea. Yokozuna Bungo Maguro Yokozuna's luxurious tuna bowl ✨ Plenty of tuna. Genuine sweet bluefin tuna ❤ Here, the rice is white, not vinegared. Hyuuga donburi and tuna donburi are different, so make sure the tuna donburi is Yokozuna before ordering👍 They also sell souvenirs such as frozen tuna eyeballs and dried goods🎵 💰Price per person: 2000 yen 📍Location: 13-3824-69 Takasu-cho, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 9am-5pm #Yokozuna food tour #Umieru Tsukumi-nchi #Yokozuna #Tsukumi #Oita trip #0 yen trip November

#Tsukumidolphinisland #kyushutrip #oita #kyushu #DayTripAdventures #Tsukumi #OitaPrefecture #YouraJapan #DolphinExperience #KyushuJapan #BucketListExperience #NatureLovers #WildlifeEncounters #TravelJapan #HiddenGemsJapan #OceanAdventure #EcoTourismJapan #UnforgettableMoments #MarineLifeMagic #ScenicJapan #TravelPhotography #WanderlustJapan #CoastalViews #TravelWithMe #JapanTrip #VisitKyushu #SwimWithDolphins If you’re ever in Oita and looking for a unique, heartwarming experience, I highly recommend a day trip to Tsukumi Dolphin Island to swim with dolphins. Nestled along the quiet coastline, this small fishing village offers an unforgettable encounter with nature. The dolphin swimming program is thoughtfully run, with friendly staff who are passionate about marine life and conservation. Before getting into the water, we received a short but informative briefing about dolphin behavior and how to interact with them respectfully. Safety and the well-being of the animals are clearly a top priority. Once in the water, the magic truly begins. Swimming with these intelligent, playful creatures was a surreal experience that we will never forget. The dolphins were curious and gentle, often coming up close, and we even got to touch and play with them under the guidance of the trainers. The water was calm and clear, making it easy to relax and truly enjoy the moment. The village of Youra itself is peaceful and scenic—worth exploring if you have some extra time. It’s not overly touristy, which makes the whole experience feel more personal and authentic. Tips: • Book in advance, especially during weekends or holidays. • Swimsuits and life jackets are provided, so no need to bring your own. Overall, this was a perfect one-day trip that combined adventure, nature, and a bit of local culture. Highly recommended for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for something a little different in Kyushu, Japan.

News of cherry blossoms arrive in February [Bungo Channel Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival🌸] The Shioura Peninsula in Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture, is a famous spot where more than 5,000 Kawazu cherry trees bloom beautifully✨ They usually start blooming in early February and are at their best in mid-February. You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing before the regular cherry blossoms♪ Because it's a peninsula, the drive along the blue sea is also refreshing🚗 [Sakura SA] is a service area that is set up only during this time of year at the "Tsukumi Dolphin Island Parking Lot". A special information desk and food trucks will be available from February 8th to March 2nd, 2025♪ (10am-4pm) First, check the cherry blossom information here👍 "Tsukumi Dolphin Island" also has a product center and a village station Tsukumi Marche🎁 At the [Kuratani Special Cherry Blossom Viewing Venue], you can buy local specialties and eat snacks🍙 (10am-3pm) At the [Ochi Elementary School Sea Field Venue], you can grill and eat freshly caught seafood on the spot🔥 A large palm-sized abalone for 1200 yen! They were sold at market price❤️ In 2025, due to the cold wave, the cherry blossoms are said to be three weeks late. I planned my trip to coincide with the Kawazu cherry blossom season, so when I went on February 25th, the cherry blossoms were still only half in bloom, and the cherry blossom viewing venues were deciding to extend their opening hours one after another. It looks like the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in early March. The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival website has information on blooming and live cameras, so we recommend going at the best time♪ It takes about an hour and a half to get from Oita Airport to the Youra Observatory by rental car🚗 The peninsula has some one-lane roads, but most of the roads are easily accessible in regular cars. #KawazuCherryBlossoms #KawazuCherryBlossomFestival #Tsukumi #Oita #OitaTrip #CherryBlossoms #SeasonalPlacesInJapan

#0yentripnovember Hiroto Kashiho 📍Address: 8-9 Takasu-cho, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture 879-2412 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-18:00 Closed on Mondays A sweets shop I stopped by while sightseeing in Tsukumi A sweets shop where you can enjoy both Japanese and Western food I ordered a cream puff! It was very delicious! There are many other menu items and I would like to try other things too! I would like to visit again when I go to Tsukumi! Everyone, please go and try it

#0yentripnovember Tsukumi Dolphin Island 📍Address: 2218-10 Shioura, Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture, 879-2683 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-16:00 💰Price per person: 1300 yen Dolphin Island in Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture It's not large, but you can take your time to look around. I was able to see dolphins up close! It's the first time I've seen them so close! You can also see penguins up close! It's a place that families can enjoy too (^^)

#0yentravelnovember Shikisai Genbei 📍Address: 8-30 Chuo-cho, Tsukumi-shi, Oita 879-2441 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00 17:00-22:30 Closed on Tuesdays Seafood restaurant I went there for lunch! (^^) They also had sashimi and tuna steak and it was delicious! It's voluminous so you'll be full 😂 I hope this information will be useful for your travels!

This shop sells Yokozuna brand tuna! It was very delicious 😉✨ #Yokozuna #Tsukumi