10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Beppu

YouMe Town Beppu is one of the most popular shopping malls in Beppu. It’s located on the town’s waterfront, just on the edge of the busy centre. The modern complex has various stores and eateries. You’ll find fashion boutiques, a bookstore, and stationery shops across 3 levels.

If you find yourself a little peckish while shopping, YouMe Town Beppu offers plenty of food options. From sushi and ramen restaurants to cosy coffee shops, there’s something for everyone at the shopping mall.

Tokiwa Beppu is a busy department store in central Beppu. Located just across from Beppu Tower, it has lots of Japanese brands and products that are popular among tourists. Around the department store, you will find notable stores like MUJI, Estee Lauder, Clinique and EDION.

There are also a few eateries and dining options within the shopping centre, including Starbucks. Tokiwa Beppu is a great place to pick up some souvenirs for your trip. Popular items include soy sauce, tsukudani (meat or vegetables simmered in soy sauce), and tsukemono (pickled Japanese vegetables)

Kitakoka Shotengai Shopping Street is a designated shopping and dining street in the middle of Beppu. Located near Beppu Station and Ekimae Koutou Onsen, it’s a popular area for visitors and locals to visit. It's also pedestrian-friendly, so you can easily wander from one store to another.

The shopping street is a great cultural experience. It has dozens of local shops, restaurants and bars. It remains a vibrant destination all day and night, with many places staying open until late and bright lights illuminating the walkway.

The Beppu Station Market is a vibrant shopping arcade under an elevated station of the same name. The market is one of the most popular of its kind in the region. While it mainly focuses on fresh food and local meals, you’ll find many stalls selling a wide range of items.

The market is particularly busy in the mornings when locals do most of their grocery shopping. For visitors and tourists, it’s a great cultural experience at any time of day, especially to browse and taste authentic Japanese food.

The Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center is a local artisan museum complex. It’s located northwest of the city centre, near Jissoji Central Park. The museum details the history of traditional Japanese bamboo crafts and the techniques used in weaving bamboo products.

You'll find a small shop selling unique souvenirs by local artists. Some of the many bamboo products for sale include vases, hats, bowls, and furniture. There’s also an onsite café serving Japanese tea and snacks.

Beppu Kotsu Center is a large souvenir shopping centre in Beppu. It’s located to the north of the city centre, near the Uwajima Unyu Beppu Port Ferry Terminal. Inside the mall, you’ll find a range of small stalls selling local products, souvenirs and gifts. It’s a great place for visitors and tourists to pick up some mementoes of their trip.

You can find local sweets, food products, bamboo homewares, and traditional alcohol. There are also small cafés and eateries on the first floor if you feel hungry during your visit.

The Oita Fragrance Museum is an interactive museum around 4 km north of Beppu. Its exhibits are based on the theme of fragrance, so you can learn about aromatherapy, unique ingredients, and the history behind certain fragrances and perfumes.

An onsite café and shop sell a variety of perfumes. However, one of the museum’s most unique experiences is the “make your own perfume” workshops. This is a hands-on way of making your own scent and purchasing a memorable gift for yourself or your loved ones.

SELECT Beppu is a curated homeware store in Beppu. It occupies a renovated nagaya (row house), which dates back to the 1900s. The first floor houses a boutique, while the second floor features an art gallery. It’s a great place to buy features original products and gifts from local artists.  

You can find a range of homewares for sale, including textiles, paintings, fashion accessories, jewellery and ceramics. SELECT Beppu is located in the middle of the bustling city centre, making it a convenient shopping destination.

West Coast Thrift Shop is a trendy warehouse selling vintage and second-hand clothing. It's on the coast north of the city centre, just a short walk from Mochigahama Beach. The huge complex has a range of preloved clothes at different prices, and categorised by size and style.

It’s a good idea to allocate plenty of time to browse through the store’s many clothing racks. West Coast Thrift Shop often offers additional promotions, making it one of the busiest budget clothing stores in the city.

Tatsumien Flower Shop is one of the best places to go shopping in Beppu. Located northwest of the city centre, it’s conveniently situated within walking distance of Beppu Park. The small but inviting shop offers a range of flower arrangements and decorations.

You can select from either fresh flowers, fake decorative arrangements, or fresh assorted bouquets. There is a bus stop right outside Tatsumien Flower Shop for easy transportation and access to other places around town.