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A wide range of medicines, cosmetics, daily necessities, food, etc., with favorable prices and considerate services

A sophisticated Western confectionery shop with good taste

NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only ski resort suitable for families and beginners as well as intermediate skiers looking for some ungroomed snow and mogul challenges.

Don't miss the zunda & whip taiyaki, which is the most popular one among various kinds of taiyaki here

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

A local food street serving Sendai's specialties

Enjoy homey French dishes at the off-street bistro

Located in the Asamushi Onsen district of Aomori, Kaisenkaku is 19 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 2 km from Asamushi Aquarium. The property is set 33 km from Hakkoda Ski Area, 38 km from Sukayu Onsen and 22 km from Moya Hills. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. At the ryokan, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, while some feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant at Kaisenkaku specialises in Japanese cuisine. The property has a hot spring bath. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 27 km from the property.

A resort train with superb views

A mild flavor based on red miso

A long-established Japanese confectionary store famous for its sweetened ”Fuuki mame” green peas

Sample the range of Hinai Jidori dishes

Sharing a new art culture from Aomori

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, hot tub, traditional restaurant and free WiFi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Wakamatsuya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Zao Onsen Ski Resort is 300 metres from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

A gorgeous gorge that changes with the seasons

A wide range of medicines, cosmetics, daily necessities, food, etc., with favorable prices and considerate services

With plenty of equipment available to rent, you do not need to take anything with you when visiting. Easy access—just 10 minutes from JR Muikamachi Station by the free bus, or 5 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Muikamachi Interchange.

Beginners and experts alike are welcome to hit the powder snow slopes in this resort for an experience you will never forget.

Delicious food. Fun time. Value for money. Visit Maiko at least once a season.