Otsuru Market (Shonai, Yufu - December 27)

About this event

This is the Sunday, December 27, 2026 edition of the "Otsuru Market," held every fourth Sunday of the month at Otsuru Community Center in Shonai Town, Yufu City. Hours are from 9:00 to 13:00. Centering on sales of freshly harvested local agricultural produce, visitors can also enjoy food stalls and hands-on activity booths. Since December 27 is the final session of the year, it is an ideal time to look for New Year's vegetables and mochi. In addition to local produce sales, a wide variety of shops will appear at the venue, including Oichan Udon, Otsuru Kashiwameshi-no-kai, Moriyama Farm, Tanabe Farm, Ito Farm, Kumichan-no-Daidokoro, Shikioriori Chaya, Hatake-no-Restaurant Hidamari, Pan-to-Oyatsu Hinoniwa, Sugar Spot, Handmade Yoko, Kaifukutai, Nurie Workshop, Chikachan Collection, and Seafood Wholesaler Marugen. Furthermore, bamboo craft workshops (making bamboo chopsticks and bamboo-copters) and live performances by the jazz band "EIKO & Kimurin Trio" (two sessions at 10:30 and 11:30) are scheduled. Admission is free, but food, drinks, and shopping incur actual costs. Parking is provided, making car access convenient. Unlike the tourist hub of Yufuin, Otsuru Community Center serves as a local hub for agriculture-rich Shonai Town. This area is also known for sparkling spring water (Shiramizu Mineral Spring and Tennen Tansansui Yoiyana Spring).

Venue

Otsuru Community Center

636 Higashiotsuru, Shonai-cho, Yufu, Oita 879-5403