About Otete no Oyatsu

Hello travelers! This is Mofumofu, a writer for Sarukuma.

Today I’m taking you to Yasukubo in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, to a charming new sweets stop called
[Otete no Oyatsu]!

The shop opened on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, and I rushed over to check it out!

There’s parking for about two cars right in front of the shop.
If those spots are full, there’s a coin parking lot nearby (60 minutes for 100 yen).

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by the lovely staff with warm smiles. So welcoming!

The donut lineup actually changes depending on the day of the week.

Sunday to Tuesday: Nama Donuts (Malasada) — soft, fluffy Hawaiian-style donuts.

Wednesday to Saturday: donuts from bb natural donut in Kikuchi City, which we’ve featured before.
bb natural donuts are also sold frozen, so you can grab them on Sunday through Tuesday too!

[bb natural donut (Kikuchi City, Nagata)] Wholesome donuts you can feel good about feeding the kids

Plain — ¥240

Kinako (Roasted Soybean Flour) — ¥240

Double Chocolate Crunch — ¥300

Double Chocolate — ¥300

Blueberry — ¥300

Lemon — ¥320

Genovese — ¥320

Christmas Special — ¥320

Since I visited on a Wednesday, I got the bb natural donuts! 🍩

And there’s an incredible variety of soft serve ice cream! 🍦💕
Made with milk from Yoshii Farm, the soft serve is rich, creamy, and beautifully sweet.

Premium Kumamoto Strawberry — ¥780

Triple Chocolate — ¥650

Oreo — ¥630

Caramel Banana — ¥630

Kuromitsu Kinako (with Shiratama Mochi & Sweet Red Bean) — ¥630

Fresh Chocolate Banana — ¥630

Berry Cheese — ¥680

Habanero — ¥550

Plain Soft Serve — ¥480

Kids Ice Cream — ¥350

Did you spot it? Yes — Habanero soft serve! 😂
If you’re a spice lover, give it a try — it’s a fun adventure!

They also carry pudding from ASO TERRACE,

and Yubeni strawberries — a Kumamoto specialty! 🍓
With so many tempting options, it’s hard to choose!

The bb natural donuts are also sold frozen — perfect souvenirs for your hotel.
Just let them thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes and they’re ready to enjoy! 🍩

There’s even an Instagram-worthy photo spot inside, so don’t forget to snap a cute pic! 📸💕

Otete no Oyatsu Recommended Menu

I asked for a recommendation and ordered the Premium Kumamoto Strawberry soft serve! 🍓
Lining up several would have made a gorgeous photo, but it was freezing and snowing outside, so one was enough for me!

I took the donuts home, and time to unbox!
Each donut is individually wrapped — super convenient.

This time I picked Plain, Kinako, Double Chocolate Crunch, Double Chocolate, Blueberry, and the Christmas Donut! 🍩
Lined up together, they look just adorable.

Soooo good!
Not too sweet — you could easily eat several in one sitting! 🍩💕

To celebrate the grand opening, all soft serve flavors are 100 yen off until January 31!
And here’s the best part for night owls: Otete no Oyatsu stays open until 11 PM — perfect for a late-night sweet craving while exploring Kumamoto.

Picture-perfect, delicious donuts and soft serve — definitely worth a stop on your Kumamoto trip! ♪

Otete no Oyatsu Hamasen Branch Information

In July 2024, the Otete no Oyatsu Hamasen Branch opened!
I headed straight over to check it out — let me show you around (^^)/You’ll find it on the 1st floor of Yume Town Hamasen, right in front of the food section!
Note that it’s not in the food court or restaurant area, so keep an eye out (^^)
Initially, the Hamasen Branch only sold soft serve, but they’ve now started selling donuts too!
Great news for those who haven’t tried the donuts yet, or for anyone who can’t easily make it out to the Yasukubo location!
Donut sales started a few days after my visit, so I’ll be back to try them (>_<)

Here’s a peek at the menu!

〈Soft Serve Parfaits〉
・Oreo — 630 yen
・Fresh Chocolate Banana — 630 yen
・Triple Chocolate — 650 yen
・Peach (White Peach) — 600 yen
・Mango — 600 yen
・Chestnut Mont Blanc — 680 yen
・Matcha Shiratama — 630 yen
・Kuromitsu Kinako — 630 yen

★Switch to short size → 100 yen off
(Excludes Affogato, Plain, Short Plain, and Kids Ice Cream)

・Sample Soft Serve — 180 yen

・Short Plain — 380 yen
★+20 yen for topping sauce

・Kids Ice Cream — 350 yen
・Pari Choco (Crispy Chocolate) — 550 yen
★Choose from 4 coating sauces:
・Chocolate / Strawberry / Matcha / Caramel〈Rich Frappes〉
・Fresh Chocolate × Fresh Chocolate — 480 yen
・Shiratama Anko Matcha — 480 yen
・Strawberry Loaded with Fruit — 480 yen

〈Drinks〉
・Kuma Bottle Smoothie — 500 yen
Strawberry / Blueberry / Raspberry

・Oreo Shake — 480 yen

・Shake — 380 yen
Acai / Coffee / TeaAfter a few minutes of deliberation, I went with the Fresh Chocolate Banana! (●＾o＾●)
There was a cute corner inside the shop, so I snapped a fun photo there♫The chocolate is so wonderfully crispy — exactly the kind I love!
And the soft serve has a deep, milky flavor that’s absolutely delicious!
My daughter ate most of the banana though… (T_T)

As you eat your way down, you’ll find whipped cream and corn flakes at the bottom.
You can ask for fewer toppings, or skip the whipped cream and corn flakes entirely — totally customizable to your taste (^^)/My daughter went for the Kids Ice Cream with chocolate sauce.
It also features that crispy chocolate plus colorful chocolate sprinkles — she was thrilled!♫
Even the kids size is a generous portion, so little ones will leave happy!

Being inside Yume Town Hamasen, it’s so easy to drop in anytime♫
I saw plenty of shoppers stopping by Otete no Oyatsu Hamasen Branch on their way home (^○^)
The Hamasen branch is open until 9 PM — perfect for the trendy late-night ice cream craze too!
Be sure to add Otete no Oyatsu Hamasen Branch to your Kumamoto itinerary (●＾o＾●)

[bb natural donut (Kikuchi City, Nagata)] Wholesome donuts you can feel good about feeding the kids

[CLOSED — Silica Farm Shisui] One sip and you’re hooked! The addictive drinkable yogurt (Shisui-cho Naga, Kikuchi City)

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※Information accurate at the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before your visit.