The Harutsuge Komichi (Spring-harbingering Pathway), Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, Japan
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Discover the allure of Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, where your family can enjoy traditional art and partake in celebrating cultural heritage together.
Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts is a hot spring inn centered on the theme of “Noresore Aomori Hito-Monogatari” (The Story of Aomori’s Warm-Hearted People). Guests can fully engage with local festival traditions and dialects.
Each season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—highlights the best of Aomori’s lively culture, including a year-round live show featuring festival music performed by the staff, scenic horse-drawn carriage rides across the expansive 730,000-square-meter park, and the soothing waters of “Ukiyu,” the resort’s signature open-air hot spring. The resort warmly welcomes both first-time visitors to Aomori and those seeking the heartfelt hospitality of Japan’s countryside to stay and rejuvenate.
Hanasaka Jīsan, the Flower-Blooming Old Man (Nebuta) – Aomoriya
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The Harutsuge Komichi (Spring-harbingering Pathway), Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, Japan
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Spring: Tange (Tange means “a lot” in the local dialect) Hanasaka Festival. Cherry blossom viewing programs that celebrate the arrival of spring. Features include the Harutsuge Komichi (Spring-harbingering Pathway), which beautifully depicts the transition from snowy white winter to vibrant spring colors, and stunning indoor floral decorations crafted by the legendary Nebuta Hanasaka Jiisan (Nebuta Flower-blooming Old Man).
Seasonal Event in Summer – Aomoriya
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Seasonal Event in Summer – Aomoriya
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Summer: Shigakko (Shigakko means “ice” in the local dialect) Goldfish Festival. The resort is decorated with a vibrant goldfish theme, including the Goldfish Neputa Lantern Corridor adorned with over 350 goldfish-shaped neputa lanterns. Guests can also try the unique Poi Fortune, inspired by the paper scoops used in traditional goldfish scooping games; when dipped in water, your fortune magically appears on the surface.
Giant Goldfish Bowl Photo Spot – Aomoriya
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Photo Spot – Giant Apple Lantern – Aomoriya
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Giant Goldfish Bowl Photo Spot – Aomoriya
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Autumn: Jawamegu (Jawamegu means “excited and lively” in the local dialect) Apple Festival. Guests can enjoy a variety of playful programs themed around autumn-harvested apples. Highlights include the whimsical Apple Juice Faucet, which pours juice when turned, and the giant Apple Capsule Toy Machine, which dispenses a whole, real apple with a turn of the lever.
Fresh Apple Capsule – Aomoriya
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Poison Apple Nebuta Craft – Aomoriya
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Radio Calisthenics – Aomoriya
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Every morning, guests can participate in a unique Japanese “radio calisthenics” routine featuring instructions in the local Tsugaru dialect. Set to the traditional sounds of the Tsugaru shamisen and lively Aomori accents, it is the perfect way to start the day.
Nebuta Halloween – Aomoriya
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Nebuta Masquerade Mask – Aomoriya
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Guest Room AZUMASHI – Aomoriya
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Cozy rooms filled with the warmth of Aomori culture. Aomoriya features 236 guest rooms divided into seven distinctive types. Adorned with beautiful local crafts, these rooms offer a serene space where guests can unwind and experience the heartfelt warmth of Aomori.
Guest Room, Aomori Nebuta Room – Aomoriya
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The Nebuta pictures on the bedroom ceiling change depending on the angle from which the guest looks at them. When going from the main room to the bedroom and looking at the ceiling from a standing position, the guest sees Yoshitsune’s courageous portrait. On the other hand, when the guest lies down on the bed, they see the scene of Yoshitsune crossing the Tsugaru Strait.
Public Hot Spring HIBAYU – Aomoriya
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Restaurant NORESORE SHOKUDO – Cuisine- Aomoriya
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At a buffet-style restaurant, one can enjoy a wide variety of Aomori’s local cuisine while being warmly welcomed by kaccha (local mothers) dressed in traditional aprons.
Art Installation Nebuta Snow Lanterns – Aomoriya
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Seasonal Event in Winter – Aomoriya
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Winter: Wattsudo (Wattsudo means “to one’s heart’s content” in the local dialect) Good Fortune Festival. This uplifting event brings good luck to guests, starting with a warm welcome from the seven Nebuta Seven Deities of Good Fortune. Highlights include the Fuku Gacha (Good Fortune Capsule Toy), which dispenses traditional Aomori crafts and lucky charms, alongside complimentary servings of seasonal local sake brewed specifically to celebrate the new year.
