*All meals during your stay in Kuroishi City are listed as vegan-friendly facilities with advance reservations.
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A guided walking food tour along the scenic Komise Street. Learn about the city's history and culture while sampling beloved local delicacies and famous sweets at long-established shops. This tour is recommended for selecting local souvenirs and offers a chance to enjoy the area's traditional architecture, local flavors, and friendly community interactions.
At IRODORI, create beautiful lanterns using hand-painted illustrations from Kuroishi's Neputa Festival, featuring elaborate depictions of warriors and beauties on large floats. Choose from various Neputa paintings to craft your unique lantern.
Hotel Hoshun, inspired by the wooden Komise arcade, offers a convenient location for city exploration and sightseeing.
Enjoy bar hopping with a local guide, visiting popular local spots and getting insider tips on what to order and where to go.
Overnight stay at Hotel Hoshun.
Tsugaru lacquerware originates from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, characterized by a lengthy and intricate process of repeatedly applying and polishing lacquer to create beautiful patterns. Here, you can try making Tsugaru lacquerware chopsticks.
Kuroishi is a town that has produced numerous folk song performers (singers, hand dancers, shamisen players, etc.). Kuroishi is also one of the leading folk dance towns in eastern Japan, with the Kuroishi Yosare, one of Japan’s three major nagashi odori (flowing dance) performances, held every August. This plan allows you to enjoy the performance during dinner.
Ryokan Saikawa offers homemade cuisine by the "Blueberry Father" and the "Grand Lady," with popular vegan and vegetarian options.
8-1 Itadome Miyashita, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
A secluded hot spring resort along the Aoni Valley, known for its rustic charm and absence of wifi and electric plugs, offering a tranquil retreat.
1-7 Aonizawa Takinoue, Okipurato, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Start with shopping at a local supermarket, followed by a cooking class where you'll prepare regional dishes like "Eggplant and Miso Shiso Rolls" and two other recipes.
