Ureshino Onsen Yudofu

Ureshino onsen yudofu is a specialty unique to Ureshino, made by simmering tofu in the hot-spring water of these famed springs. The exquisite components of the spring act on the tofu, melting its surface until the broth clouds white like soy milk. The finished tofu is as smooth as bavarois, with a mellow mouthfeel. Utterly different from ordinary boiled tofu, it is an almost miraculous pot you can taste only in Ureshino.

Highlights

Ureshino is a leading hot-spring resort of Saga Prefecture, known also as a spring for beautiful skin. Watching that spring water transform tofu into something silky is a genuine surprise when you see it in the pot. Several tofu makers in town each produce their own tofu, and specialty restaurants and inns let you taste the yudofu. Tofu made from local soybeans, simmered in famed spring water, is a luxurious dish where fine ingredients meet the blessing of the spring.

Enjoying the Seasons

Yudofu is especially fine tasted in the hot-spring town during the cold season. A warm pot heats a chilled body to the core, enriching a moment between springs. That said, the silky tofu is a specialty to enjoy in any season, and even in hot weather you can savor it slowly in an air-conditioned shop. Combined with a soak in the springs, it makes for a fulfilling time unique to Ureshino.

Access and Basic Information

Ureshino Onsen is a hot-spring resort in the southwest of Saga Prefecture. It is easy to reach from the expressway interchange, and the hot-spring town gathers specialty restaurants and inns serving yudofu. Some shops sell tofu or sets for yudofu to take away or as a gift, letting you recreate the taste of Ureshino at home.

A Quick Tip

Yudofu is ready to eat around the time the tofu begins to melt. Enjoy the silky texture before it dissolves too far. A dedicated sauce and condiments are often provided, so savoring the shifts in flavor is recommended. Stopping by before or after a soak in the springs lets you enjoy the charms of Ureshino to the fullest.