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Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)   In Tohoku (Aomori and Akita prefectures), where I traveled from Saturday, December 11th to Tuesday, December 14th, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes, which was a very satisfying trip. This is the December Japan itinerary that I highly recommend to everyone. In addition, I was able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as national important cultural properties. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes.   Table of contents 1.”100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” eaten in this Japanese itinerary 3. Travel precautions (local trains) for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. December 11 (Saturday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 1 6. December 12 (Sunday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 2 7. December 13 (Monday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 3 8. December 14 (Tuesday)  Akita Prefecture Day 1   This itinerary was also created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal seafood and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. However, we aimed to visit asread moreSummary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

Inaniwa udon

December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4 Meal edition)

December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4 Meal edition) (Tuesday, December 14th)   Table of contents 1.Kanbun Gonendo Akita store 2. Inaniwa Udon Mugendo Akita Ekimae Store 3. TO-MART 4. Akita local fish, large kamado rice Isabaya. 5. Akita sour   1. Kanbun Gonendo Akita store The meal on the 4th day (final day) of the Aomori / Akita trip was from “Inaniwa udon”. Inaniwa udon is one of the “three major udon noodles in Japan” along with “Sanuki udon” from Kagawa and “Mizusawa udon” from Gunma. In addition, instead of Gunma’s “Mizusawa Udon”, Nagasaki Prefecture’s “Goto Udon” is sometimes referred to as “three major udon noodles in Japan”. “Kanbun Gonendo” is a udon shop that offers raw noodles of “Inaniwa udon”, which is one of the few udon shop in Akita prefecture. It has also been selected as one of the 100 Tabelog restaurants. Of course I knew “Inaniwa udon” and had eaten it. “Inaniwa udon” with a smooth texture is my favorite. However, I didn’t know that “Inaniwa udon” is almost exclusively dried noodles. The reason why it is almost exclusively dried noodles is that it is difficult to spread because it has been eaten asread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4 Meal edition)

Neburi nagashi-kan

December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4)

December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4) (Tuesday, December 14th) Table of contents 1. Tentokuji Temple 2. AKITA municipal AKARENGA-KAN museum 3. Neburi nagashi-kan 4. Former Kaneko Family Residence 5. Akita Airport   1. Tentokuji Temple On the 4th day of my trip to Aomori and Akita, I gave up going to the “Namahage Museum” on the Oga Peninsula, considering the effects of snow. Therefore, I checked out before 11 o’clock, had an early lunch, and then went sightseeing in Akita City. First, I went to Tentokuji. The bus I used are as follows. Depart Akita Station West Exit at 12:20,    207 Bound for Akita Health and Welfare Medical Center,    arrive at Tentokuji-Mae at 12:31,    fare Yen 250 Tentokuji is a temple of the Soto sect (Zen sect). It is the family temple of Mr. Satake, the lord of the Kubota domain (Akita domain). The main hall, the Shoin, the Sanmon, the Somon, and the Satake family sacred house are national important cultural properties. The main hall was built in 1687, the Shoin in 1806, the Sanmon in 1709, the Somon in the early 17th century, and the Satake family sacred house in 1672. Iread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4)

Hatahata

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition)

December Itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition) (Monday, December 13th)   Table of contents 1. Nakamiso 2. BRICK A-FACTORY 3. Craft beer 4. Toppin Pararinopu 5. Akita Kiritanpoya   1. Nakamiso While visiting sightseeing spots, I had miso ramen at “Nakamiso” in the basement of the Nakasan Hirosaki store. The unusual store name “Nakamiso” was changed to “Nakamiso” because it was “Miso Ramen” that was born in the basement of “Nakasan Department Store”. “Nakamiso” was originally called “China Doll”. It’s interesting to change the store name to a completely different name. The reason I went to “Nakamiso” was because I found an online article saying that “Nakamiso” is a favorite local dish of Hirosaki citizens. Certainly, when I went to “Nakamiso” in the basement of the Nakasan Hirosaki store, it was crowded with many customers even after 11 o’clock. When observing the orders of local customers, there were several people who asked for two small sizes of ramen with two flavors. Also, when I looked it up after the trip, it seems that “Nakamiso won the first place in the” 1st Hirosaki Ramen Project “held from December 2020 to February 2021.” Furthermore, in May 2021, itread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition)

Hirosaki Neputa

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3) (Monday, December 13th)   Table of contents 1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda 2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute 3. Sazaedo 4. Kuromon 5. Choshoji Temple 6. Former Kaikousha Building 7. Former Fujita Family Residence (Dazai Osamu Manabi no Ie) 8. Tsugaru-han Neputa Village   1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda The third day of my trip to Aomori and Akita was heavy snow from the morning. Even so, I decided to visit as many sightseeing spots as possible, so I went to the “Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda” near my hotel. The “Saishōin Five-storied Pagoda” was completed in 1667. It is said that it was built as a memorial service for enemies and allies who died in the process of unifying Tsugaru by clan ancestor, Tamenobu Tsugaru in Hirosaki Domain (Tsugaru Domain) . As a five-storied pagoda, it is a national important cultural property of the northernmost in Japan. It is said to be the most beautiful tower in the Tohoku region. It was very beautiful with snow. The precincts were also quiet and had a solemn atmosphere in the snow.   2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute There was “Kimura Industrial Research Institute” on the way fromread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

Tsuyu Yakisoba

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition)

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition) (Sunday, December 12)   Table of contents 1. Kurayoshi 2. Cafe Buruman 3. Tsune Sushi   1. Kurayoshi I had meals in Kuroishi at the creative Japanese restaurant “Kurayoshi“. First of all, the impression of “Kurayoshi” was that it was the highest level restaurant in recent years for me. The food was delicious and the service of the waitresses was excellent. The store was renovated from a dozo store, so there was a profound feeling from the entrance. I entered the store at the same time as it opened at 11 o’clock, but after that, more and more customers came in. Isn’t it the most popular restaurant in Kuroishi? I was also surprised that the menu was surprisingly rich. When I looked it up to write this blog, “Kurayoshi” was also used as a shooting location in the Aomori PR video of Japan Airlines. First, I drank the craft beer “Aomori Ale” from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. “Aomori Ale” can only be drunk in Aomori Prefecture. Manufactured by Be Easy Brewing, a beer company founded in 2016 by former US Air Force Gareth Anson Burns. “Aomori Ale” is anread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition)

Hirosaki castle

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2)

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2) (Sunday, December 12)   Table of contents 1. Move from Aomori Station to Kuroishi Station 2. Nakamachi Komise Street 3. Former main branch of the 59th National Bank (Aomori Bank Memorial Museum) 4. Hirosaki Castle 5. Former Too Gijuku Missionary Residence 6. Former Hirosaki City Library 7. Fujita Memorial Garden 8. Senguin 9. Seiganji Temple   1. Move from Aomori Station to Kuroishi Station In the morning of the second day of my trip to Aomori and Akita, I moved from Aomori station to Kuroishi station and went sightseeing in Kuroishi. The public transportation I used is as follows. Depart Aomori Station at 9:04,   JR Limited Express Tsugaru No. 2,  arrive at  Hirosaki Station at 9:38,   fare Yen1,200 (including limited express fare) Depart Hirosaki Station at 9:50,    Konan Railway Konan Line,   arrive at Kuroishi Station at 10:26,    fare Yen 470 Limited express Tsugaru runs on the Ou Line that connects Aomori Station and Akita Station. Personally, I don’t think the appearance of the limited express Tsugaru is a very cool design. However, the interior was clean and I liked it. There weren’t many passengers. I enjoyed the view fromread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2)

Misawa Hokki Don

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition)

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition) (Saturday, December 11th)   Table of contents 1. Kirakutei 2. Ajino Sapporo Onishi 3. Galetteria Da Sasino 4. Izakaya Osanai 5. BAR ENTER   1. Kirakutei As a late breakfast, I had “Misawa Hokki Don” at “Kirakutei” in Misawa City. The definition of “Misawa Hokki Don” is “uses Misawa Sakhalin surf clams (fished during the period from December 1st to March 31st when the ban on fishing is lifted)”, which is a local gourmet in Misawa City. I visited Misawa in November 2020, but I couldn’t eat it because it was before the ban on Sakhalin surf clam fishing was lifted. I really wanted to eat “Misawa Hokki Don” this time, so I’m glad I could. “Kirakutei” opened at 11 o’clock and I entered the store first. After that, more and more customers entered the store, and it was almost full after 11:10. It is a popular store. “Kirakutei” is in front of Misawa Station. “Misawa Hokki Don” (Yen 1,250) of “Kirakutei” is a two-color bowl of raw and boiled Sakhalin surf clams. The raw Sakhalin surf clams have a wonderful texture and sweetness, and the boiled Sakhalin surfread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition)