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This time, we will introduce Hachinohe Yatai Village Miroku Yokocho, a famous spot that represents Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture
The city is putting a lot of effort into revitalizing the area, and it's a gourmet spot packed with the charm of Hachinohe that can be proud of nationwide
It has been featured on television many times, and on the show "Tetsuro Degawa's Charge Me Up? (broadcast June 9, 2018)" the actors Degawa and Okada (Masuda Okada) visited the place
Miroku Yokocho: Enjoy Hachinohe's seafood cuisine
Hachinohe is famous for having a fishing port where many seafood products, including squid, are harvested
Miroku Yokocho is popular with locals and tourists alike as a place to enjoy fresh Hachinohe cuisine. Its convenient location, just a 10-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station, makes it an ideal spot for sightseeing
The roots of Miroku Yokocho
It is lined with 25 carefully selected stores that passed the city's rigorous screening process. Miroku Yokocho is approximately 80 meters long. It was named "Miroku" Yokocho because it runs through Mikkamachi and Muikamachi, which are located in the city center
It was built to attract tourists in conjunction with the opening of the Shinkansen, and it has a history of 16 years
Most of the shops are open at night
The alley is divided into two main areas: Ondeichi (Mikkamachi) and Yanseichi (Muikamachi). Most of the shops open in the evening
We highly recommend visiting at night, as you will be enveloped in a unique atmosphere that exudes local nostalgia
A wide variety of Aomori's local delicacies are available
Of course, the cuisine offered is mostly seafood, which is a specialty of Aomori, but there is also a wide variety of other gourmet dishes, such as meat, ramen, and yakitori
However, all dishes are made using fresh ingredients from Aomori, making this the perfect place to enjoy Hachinohe cuisine
Compact exterior and interior design
The shops lining Miroku Yokocho are all compact, meaning they can only accommodate a maximum of about 10 people
A distinctive feature of this restaurant is the close physical and emotional distance between customers. Customers will often ask, "Where are you from?"
Some people will even recommend restaurants and menus, making it ideal for those who want to communicate with locals
Recommended restaurant in Ondeichi (Mikkamachi): "Umai Seafood"
Just after entering Miroku Yokocho, you will find Umi no Sachi Umai in Ondeichi. This small, historic shop is truly representative of Miroku Yokocho, and you can enjoy fresh Hachinohe seafood
There is only counter seating, and many people come here to drink alone
The owner, a former fisherman, and the chef, who enjoys fishing himself, serve delicious seafood
You can taste rare fish that are not available in the market
One of the attractions is being able to taste fish that are hard to find at the market. For example, the fish called donko is said to spoil quickly even among fish dealers, and is rarely sold fresh
Donko is served as sashimi, a delicacy unique to Miroku Yokocho
However, donko sashimi is very popular and often sells out. The image below shows donko namero and donko sashimi. This is also said to be delicious
Many people who come to this restaurant overcome their previous dislikes. For example, some people dislike shellfish because of its distinctive smell
At Kaisoku Umai, they especially recommend sea squirts among other shellfish, and their sashimi is very popular. This is because they have a dedicated tank for sea squirts in the store, and they serve them with the freshest quality possible
Because it is so fresh, it has absolutely no odor that is typical of shellfish. Many people have their perception of shellfish changed, realizing that they never knew it could be so delicious
Offering locally produced sake that matches the cuisine
One of the attractions of delicious seafood is the locally produced sake that is served, which is perfectly matched with the seafood. Among them, Kikukoma Junmaishu, produced by Kikukoma Sake Brewery in Gonohe Town, Sannohe, is gaining popularity for its refreshing sweetness, which pairs perfectly with seafood dishes
Delicious seafood ＜Information＞
Name: Seafood Delicious
Address: 25 Mikkamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0032
That place is "Hachinohe Ramen Specialty Food Stall Aji no Men Takumi." They are open for lunch from 11am to 2:30pm, and you can enjoy Hachinohe ramen, a local B-grade gourmet dish
Hachinohe Ramen is a simple yet appealing local gourmet dish
The local ramen of Sapporo and Hakata are famous, but many people have never heard of Hachinohe ramen
Hachinohe ramen is a long-standing local dish known only to those in the know. It is a simple dish made with hand-kneaded curly noodles in a soup made with local chicken and dried sardines, topped with green onions and bamboo shoots
It has a history spanning over 70 years and is one of Hachinohe's most representative local delicacies
A diverse menu lineup
Aji no Mensho is no exception and is a small store with only one L-shaped counter and one table
In addition to the classic Hachinohe ramen, the menu offers a wide variety of dishes such as clam ramen and mekabu salt ramen. The most popular is the basic Hachinohe ramen
Many people order the side dishes of gyoza with wings and mekabu rice
The fresh clam ramen is also highly recommended
For those who want to order something a little different from the norm, we recommend clam ramen
The distinctive feature of Shijimi Ramen is that the clams are served in a tea strainer. Of course, the clams are freshly caught in Hachinohe, so they are incredibly fresh
The umami of the clams blends in with the simple soy sauce flavor of Hachinohe ramen, creating a different, deeper flavor. I would recommend this to anyone who has already tried Hachinohe ramen, or anyone who wants to try something a little different from the basics
Aji no Mentakumi <Information>
Name: Hachinohe Ramen Specialty Stall Aji no Men Takumi
Address: 10-1 Muikamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0033
This time, we have been introducing Miroku Yokocho, a tourist spot close to Hon-Hachinohe Station. The city has carefully selected the stores after reviewing them, and it has established itself as a tourist destination
Therefore, it is the perfect place to discover the charms of Hachinohe. Be sure to enjoy delicious fresh gourmet food and lively conversation with the locals
Hachinohe Yatai Village Miroku Yokocho <Information>
Name: Miroku Yokocho
Address: Mikkamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0032
I'm a member of the Neft editorial team. I love alcohol, music, and traveling, so I indulge in some drinks after work on weekdays, and on weekends, if I have free time, I travel to nearby areas. I work hard every day with the goal of eventually traveling overseas to find connections to Tohoku through NEFT reporting.
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