5 Must-Visit Restaurants When Attending the Aomori Nebuta Festival｜Aomori Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jul 22 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

5 Must-Visit Restaurants When Attending the Aomori Nebuta Festival｜Aomori

Every August, the Aomori Nebuta Festival attracts numerous tourists from all over the country. What they should enjoy there are the unique dishes and sake of Aomori. This time, we have carefully selected five restaurants that offer exquisite menus using local ingredients. Let's fully enjoy the summer in Aomori with the festival and gourmet food!

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1. Aomori [Hashimoto Yabuki]

A popular restaurant where guests can fully enjoy ingredients from Aomori Prefecture and local sake from Aomori

Located a 15-minute walk from Aomori Station, [Hashimoto Yabuki] offers a wide variety of local and creative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, they always have over 200 types of local sake, primarily from Aomori breweries but also from all over Japan. Guests can enjoy Aomori cuisine with the freshest seafood, local brand meats, and seasonal vegetables.

The interior, accented with red, exudes a calm Japanese atmosphere. Guests can enjoy their meals at both table and counter seats. The restaurant also offers courses with all-you-can-drink options, making it suitable for banquets, and it is equipped with private rooms for a more relaxed dining experience. It is recommended to savor Aomori cuisine in a way that suits your mood for the day.

Hashimoto Yabuki

Open: [Friday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] 5:00 pm - 12:30 am (last order 12:00 am)[Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (last order 11:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
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2. Aomori [Uodokoro Ichie]

Guests can fully enjoy fresh seafood from Aomori, such as 'Today's Special'.

A 20-minute walk from Aomori Station, Uodokoro Ichie started operating at its current location after relocating and renewing in 2019. It has gained popularity as a restaurant that offers fresh seafood unique to Aomori Prefecture. In addition to sashimi made with seasonal fish, their sushi is also highly recommended. They also have a wide variety of dishes that pair perfectly with Japanese sake.

The interior of the restaurant, unified with a Japanese taste, offers a calm and relaxing space. There are semi-private raised seating areas and a space that can accommodate banquets for around 50 people. Guests can also choose courses with all-you-can-drink options, allowing them to enjoy Aomori's unique gourmet cuisine according to their group size and budget.

Uodokoro Ichie

Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday · holiday (irregular holiday)
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
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3. Aomori [Sengyo & Sosaku Dining [Fresh Fish & Creative Dining] Hoido-ya]

Guests can enjoy seafood sourced daily from the market by the discerning restaurant owner at an affordable price.

Guests can enjoy seafood sourced daily from the market by the discerning restaurant owner at reasonable prices.

A 20-minute walk from Aomori Station. At Sengyo & sosaku dining [Fresh fish &

creative dining ] Hoido-ya, guests can enjoy a variety of signature dishes, including seasonal seafood, at reasonable prices. The restaurant owner, who loves fishing, goes to the market every day to procure seafood, ensuring top-notch freshness and taste. In addition to live fish, the restaurant offers a wide range of à la carte menu items such as miso-grilled squid and scallops, and dumplings made with Aomori-grown garlic.

The word 'hoido' in the restaurant's name means 'greedy' in the Tsugaru dialect. True to its name, the restaurant offers a variety of spaces to suit your needs: counter seats perfect for solo diners, table seats ideal for gatherings with friends, private rooms suitable for business meetings, and large banquet halls for parties. Combined with the high cost-performance of the dishes, customer satisfaction is top-notch.

Sengyo & Sosaku Dining [Fish and Creative Dining] Hoidoｰya

Open: [Friday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)[Sunday - Thursday,Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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4. Aomori [Kushiyaki and Oden Egao-tei Aomori ten]

A wide variety of skewers featuring meat, fish, and vegetables, all savored with exquisite homemade sauces

A wide variety of skewers featuring meat, fish, and vegetables, all enjoyed with exquisite homemade sauces

A 20-minute walk from Aomori Station, a large sign with the restaurant's name welcomes you to [Kushiyaki and Oden Egao-tei Aomori ten]. Their highly recommended menu item is kushiyaki. In addition to the standard chicken, pork, and beef, you can enjoy 'Nikumaki,' which are vegetables wrapped in meat, and 'Kaisen Kushi,' which use scallops and shrimp, all with their original sauce. Another recommendation is the oden, which features a rich clam broth. The pairing with Aomori's local sake is simply irresistible.

Inside the building that exudes a retro charm, various spaces are prepared to cater to different scenes. In addition to a space that can accommodate up to 112 people for private events, there are counter seats for those who want to enjoy their time alone, open tatami rooms for groups, and more. Whether for private or business use, the restaurant can be utilized according to the needs of the moment.

Kushiyaki & Oden Egao-tei Aomori ten

Open: [Weekday,Saturday] 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)
Closed: It is a holiday non regular holiday. Please contact us for more information.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
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5. Shin-Aomori [Shunsai Ryori [Cuisine] Izumi]

The charm of Aomori's unique local cuisine and delicious, healthy soft medicinal cuisine

Located a 25-minute walk from Shin-Aomori Station, [Shunsai Ryori Izumi] offers a menu crafted by a chef with approximately 30 years of experience, featuring dishes that are full of gentle deliciousness. In addition to local specialties such as 'Hotate no Kaiyaki Misokko' and 'Aomori Garlic Stamina Age' which uses whole Aomori garlic, the restaurant also serves delicious and healthy soft medicinal cuisine.

5 Must-Visit Restaurants When You Go to Aomori Nebuta｜Aomori

The restaurant has a total of 27 seats, including both counter and table seating. It offers a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for both individuals and groups. The space is homey and relaxing, adorned with ink wash paintings created by the owner. Guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks unique to Aomori.

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.