Yufuin: Food street, Yufuin Floral Village, Kinrin lake, Owl forest is the BONUS

Yufuin Food street

Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita , Japan

After departing Beppu we head to the tourist trap Yufuin where we will meander the streets in seek of food.

First pit stop is Milch. Known for their puddings (original and sweet potato) and hot cheese cake. The cheese cake is warm and soft. Hubs is so pleased with this and the pudding that he keep saying its so delicious.

Next up is fried karaage (chicken pieces) at kichigo/ Nakathu fried chicken. This is well marinated and very crispy.

We also spied the orange juice squeezed within the orange and we had to try one each. Its so sweet.

Then we went on to Tenma no Kinsyou Croquette. There is so many flavours to choose from. Crab meat/ vegetable and beef are just some of the flavours to choose. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

On our return, we wanted to purchase B-speak swiss roll cake but was told it is fully sold out for the day. As we are still in the vicinity, we preorder one roll and it did not disappoint even when we ate it a day and half later.

If you are short of time, the must try items are B-speak swiss rolls cakes and Milch.

Yufuin Floral Village

1503-3 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan

Nearby is the Yufin Floral Village which has plenty of little animals in the little village. They have goats, ducks, rabbits and chinchillas. We were not very impressed until we saw the owl forest.

Admission fees applies but this adds a Wow factor to the visit. Especially if you love animals.

First time i petted owls. Their feathers so so fluffy and soft to touch. Sometimes, they make funny expressions too. We spend a good hour inside before we depart.

The visit to Yufuin ended with a walk around Kinrin lake.

Kinrin lake

1561-1 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan

Known as kinrin lake because of the golden scale fish that jumps out of the lake creating a sparkling lake in the misty morning. DId not see the morning or evening miss myself.

Apparently visitors also come to see the shrine in the middle of the lake. It was only after i returned that i discovered this little tip and i can't find any pictures with the little toji gate except for one. So please take a picture of the lake with the shrine yah.

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