Sleep in the heart of Aomori culture! This onsen ryokan is so beautiful you won't want to check out.

The moment you slide open the wooden lattice windows of Aomoriya, the scent of apples wafts through the air🍎—even the air is infused with the soul of Aomori! As the Hoshino Resorts property most adept at "playing with culture," it brings the city's folk customs to life within its grounds🌿.

♨️The Rotenburo (Open-Air Bath) Is the Main Event

The "Ukimiyu" hot spring pool, its waters tinged red by autumn leaves🍁, is enveloped in a mystical mist. Imagine soaking in the warm waters on a snowy winter night, gazing at the stars🌌, as the beauty of the changing seasons unfolds before you like a live wallpaper. Even more spectacular is the "Genyu Matsuri Onsen," a nightly recreation of the mesmerizing lantern parade of the Aomori Nebuta Festival🎏. Bathing here feels like stepping into a mythical world!

🍎A Culinary Tale of Aomori

Breakfast and dinner are served in the "Nanbu Magariya" thatched-roof houses. Savor the sizzle of freshly grilled scallops over charcoal🔥, the sweet and tender apple-glazed roast beef🥩, and finish with a glass of Aomori's limited-edition apple cider🍶. Even your taste buds will be dancing to the Tsugaru folk songs! And here's a secret: the breakfast miso soup is infused with apple puree🍎, taking its deliciousness to the next level✨.

🎎Unlock Hidden Aomori Experiences

Don your yukata and join the butler for a "horse-drawn carriage tour"🚃, the sound of bells accompanying you as you journey through a 300-year-old Japanese cypress forest. At night, the courtyard glows with 300 goldfish lanterns🎐, as shamisen players serenade guests beneath the cherry blossoms🎻, instantly transporting you into a Japanese drama scene!

🛏️A Fairytale Dream on Tatami Mats

The guest rooms are filled with thoughtful touches: apple-shaped wagashi (traditional sweets) on the kotatsu table🍡, yukata in cherry blossom pink or pine green🌸🌲, and even a goodnight sweet soup flavored with Aomori's special honey🍯. The highlight is the window-side seating area, where you can sip hot tea and watch the firefly lanterns flicker in the courtyard💫.

Upon departure, you'll receive an apple wood carving as a parting gift🍎, and the butler will bow, remaining so until your car turns the corner—this is the Aomoriya experience, where meticulous attention to detail transforms "omotenashi" (hospitality) into a poetic masterpiece.

Post by Julian Kensington | Mar 27, 2025