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When you think of Aomori Prefecture, apples probably come to mind. However, Aomori Prefecture is also a thriving agricultural prefecture, and in addition to apples, it is the number one producer of Chinese yams and garlic in Japan. The port of Hachinohe in Hachinohe City is also the number one producer of mackerel and squid in Japan, making it a prefecture blessed with a thriving fishing industry. This time, we'll be focusing on delicious restaurants around Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, which is attracting attention nationwide following the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen.
Where is Aomori Station anyway?
Aomori Station is a JR East and Aoimori Railway station located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, the prefectural capital. The Aoimori Railway opened on December 4, 2010, connecting Hachinohe Station and Aomori Station, a distance of approximately 96 km. Originally thriving as a gateway between Hokkaido and Honshu, it is a historic station that was a major factor in the prosperity of Aomori Prefecture. There are many delicious restaurants at historic Aomori Station, but this time we will introduce some that are loved by both tourists and locals.
Located just a minute's walk from JR Aomori Station, Osanai Restaurant serves dishes made with lavish use of scallops, one of Aomori's famous ingredients. This restaurant is particular about using freshly caught ingredients, and their signature dish is the Shakochan Donburi, made with fresh live scallops, sea urchin, and salmon roe! The fresh ingredients that can only be tasted here are exquisite. This is the first place you'll want to go when you arrive at Aomori Station
INFORMATION
name
Restaurant Osanai
location
1-1-17 Shinmachi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, 030-0801
telephone number
017-722-6834
URL
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business hours
7:00-21:30 (dining room)
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Daikoku Sushi is a restaurant that boasts fresh Aomori seafood and local Aomori sake!
The sushi, made with fresh Aomori seafood and rice, is of course delicious, but Daikoku Sushi also stocks over 15 varieties of Aomori's signature local sake. Why not try some of Aomori's signature local sake, such as the elegantly dry Joppari and Hakkoda Oroshi, made with underground water from the Oirase River?
This long-established ramen shop has been serving Aomori's signature B-grade gourmet dish, miso curry milk ramen, with the same flavor for over 35 years. The richness of the miso is complemented by the spices of the curry, and the mellowness of the milk brings the flavors together, so once you start eating it, you won't be able to stop
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy Aomori's fresh seafood to your heart's content. The best thing about this restaurant is that after purchasing a ticket, you can create your own "original rice bowl" (nokkedon) by purchasing ingredients such as scallops, tuna, and whale meat from the market, as well as rice. Being able to create your own rice bowl to your liking is sure to satisfy both your heart and your stomach
1-11-16 Furukawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, 030-0862
telephone number
017-763-0085
URL
http://www.aomori-ichiba.com/nokkedon/
business hours
7:00-16:00
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There are many other shops around Aomori Station. The ones introduced here are just a small part of them. Rather than deciding on a shop to go to in advance, I think one way to enjoy your trip to Aomori is to just stroll around the area and drop in at any shop that catches your eye
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