Izakaya · Kitahama

Choromatsu チョロ松

Beppu's beloved old-school izakaya in Kitahama since 1955, serving toriten, seki-saba sashimi, local shochu and Oita comfort food to a mix of locals and onsen-goers.

Hours17:30-23:00 (approx.)

ClosedWednesday and 3rd Tuesday

PriceTypical dinner with drinks: ¥4,500

Getting thereBeppu Station, 8 min walk

Time needed1.5-2 hours

Best timeWeeknight

Address1-4 Kitahama, Beppu, Oita

About

Choromatsu has been pouring drinks near the Kitahama seafront since the mid-1950s and remains a reliable all-rounder: a long counter and tatami rooms, a big menu of Oita specialities including toriten, ryukyu (marinated sashimi), seki-aji and seki-saba from the Saganoseki straits when available, dango-jiru and grilled items, plus Oita barley shochu and local sake. It's lively, unpretentious and walkable from Beppu Station and the Kitahama hotels, so it works well for a first night in Beppu.

Highlights

Old-school izakaya operating since 1955
Oita specialities: ryukyu, toriten, dango-jiru
Seki-saba and seki-aji when in season
Oita barley shochu selection

Tips

Reserve on weekends
Closed Wednesdays and the 3rd Tuesday
Ask for the day's fresh fish board
Walk off dinner to Takegawara Onsen, 5 minutes away

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Choromatsu チョロ松

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