NATURE COOL OITA | COOL Sweets
Cold sweets are a must when touring in the summer. From classics to unique
variations, a variety of delicious treats can be found throughout Oita!
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COOL Spots, Experiences & Gourmet Delights in Oita Prefecture
In the height of summer, Oita Prefecture sometimes makes the news for its high temperatures. But did you know that Oita is also home to many refreshing cool spots?
This guide introduces places where you can feel the coolness of nature, including misty waterfalls, breezy highlands, and valleys surrounded by shade and the sound of flowing water. It also features refreshing experiences such as dolphin swimming, cycling, and cold springs at -14°C.
You’ll also find information on fireworks festivals, summer events, chilled and photogenic sweets, recommended model courses, and much more.
Ripe Mango No-bake Cheesecake
Cafe & Bar Kotone-an (Hita City)
Serving classic dishes with Hita-grown fruits such as grapes and pears, the café also features dishes using premium Miyazaki-grown mangoes in the summer. One bite and you'll be captivated by the rich aroma and sweetness of the perfectlyripe mangoes.
Price: 2,200yen
Address: 2-4-38 Tanso,Hita City
Inquiries: 0973-23-6577
Summer-Color Lemon Shaved Ice
Dai no Chaya (Kitsuki City)
Enjoy shaved ice with homemade syrup and butterfly pea, a Thai herb that changes color when mixed with fruit juice. The delicate ice sparkles in the soft light pouring into the former samurai residence.
Price: 950yen
Address: Nomi Residence, 208-1 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City
Inquiries: 0978-62-0330
Egg Soft-serve Ice Cream
Suzuran Food Hall (Hiji Town)
Fresh eggs and sweets made with plenty of eggs are popular at this outlet shop for a poultry farm, but in summer, the soft-serve ice cream is a must-try! The gentle sweetness and egg flavor melts in your mouth like a milkshake.
Price: 400yen
Address: 5707-109 Fujiwara, Hiji Town, Hayami District
Inquiries: 0977-73-1666
Himeshima Tiger Shrimp Salt Ice Cream
Himeshima Ecotourism (Himeshima Village)
This ice cream uses salt made with local tiger shrimp, and "Tiger Shrimp Karinto," the most popular souvenir snack from Himeshima. The irresistible sweet-and-salty flavor combination makes this a unique island treat.
Price: 600yen
Address: 2069 Himeshima Village, Higashikunisaki District
Inquiries: 080-6452-0263
Tomato Sundae
Oita no Sora Musashi (Kunisaki City)
Popular fruit-based soft-serve ice creams include seasonal melon and kiwi from Kunisaki. Among them, the "Tomato Sundae," made with tomatoes from their own farm, has the perfect balance of acidity for summer!
Price: 550yen
Address: 3550 Itoharu, Musashi Town, Kunisaki City
Inquiries: 0978-69-0056
Cream Soda
Showa Town (Bungo Takada City)
A traditional cream soda embodies the nostalgia and photogenic atmosphere of the Showa era. In the Showa Town shopping district, approximately 14 stores participate in an event from summer to autumn where you can enjoy cream sodas and art.
Address: Bungo Takada City Showa Town Shopping Street
Inquiries: 0978-23-1860(Bungo Takada City Tourism and Community Development Co.)
Soft-serve Ice Cream
Taketa: The Kingdom of Soft-serve Ice Cream (Taketa City)
Due to the variety you can find there, Taketa City has come to be known as the "Kingdom" of soft-serve ice cream. From classic milk flavors to innovative creations using local specialties, you can find your favorite one. A store-to-store stamp rally is also held in the summer.
Inquiries: 0974-63-0585 (Taketa City Tourism Association)
