More enjoyable trip to Hachimantai and Appi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
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Gourmet Ashiro

Take a drive into the mountains and experience the quality cuisine and rural hospitality of the Ashiro area.
Here you can taste local ingredients at their source, learn about centuries old traditions and breathe in the fresh country air.

Prefer two wheels? Drive or take the train (Arayashinmachi Station then 20 minutes by foot) to Shin-Appi Onsen Seiryukaku and rent an e-bike for the Ashiro Gourmet Cycle Trail.

Worth visiting for…

A) APPITEI RAMEN RESTAURANT

  • Open: Thus-Tues 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Tel: +81-195-72-5270
  • Appi miso ramen (¥900) featuring local pork and Appitei’s original miso blend

B) SHIKIKAN SAITOH RESTAURANT AND HOT SPRING INN

  • Open: Fri-Sun 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (L.O. 1:30 p.m.)
  • Tel: +81-195-72-5344
  • Seasonal menu featuring local ingredients
  • Maezawa beef hamburger set ¥1700
  • Diners receive a ¥200 discount on entry to the on-site hot spring

C) PAPANASSHU CAFE

  • Open: Lunch Tues-Sun 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Fri-Sun 5-8 p.m. (L.O. 7:30 p.m.)
  • Tel: +81-195-72-5159

Map

  • Cozy café atmosphere
  • Short-horn beef hamburger set ¥1300

D) FUSETSUKA TOFU SHOP

D) FUSETSUKA TOFU SHOP

  • Open: Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (until 5:30 p.m. Dec-Feb)
  • Tel: +81-195-72-8008
  • Range of handmade tofu products including tofu sweets – waffles, donuts and soft-serve ice-cream

E) MOTOMIYA MISO SHOP (SHIMONO528)

  • Open: Fri-Wed 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (takeout available 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
  • Tel: +81-195-63-1700

Menu Map

  • New takeout menu featuring local ingredients and miso soft-serve
  • Vegan options available
  • Miso making workshops also available (bookings essential)

F) HAZAWA SEIKA SWEETS SHOP

  • Open: Daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Tel: +81-195-72-3020

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  • Range of traditional nanbu senbei crackers paired with Hazawa original blend coffee

G) KITANO SOBAYA RESTAURANT

  • Open: Thurs-Mon 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Tel: +81-195-72-2661

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Soba from the factory around the corner cooked with local Appi maitake mushrooms

H) HACHIMANTAI MUSEUM

  • Open: Tues-Sun 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
  • Tel: +81-195-63-1122

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  • Artefacts explaining local lacquerware production (seeaudio guide, esp. #4-7) and Showa era (1926-1989) lifestyle displays

I) APPI URUSHI STUDIO

  • Open: Tues-Sun 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tel: +81-195-63-1065
  • Quality lacquerware made using local timbers and lacquers and traditional techniques (seeaudio guide, esp. #8)
  • Chopstick painting workshops also available (bookings essential)

J) SHIN-APPI ONSEN SEIRYUKAKU RESTAURANT AND HOT SPRING INN

  • Open:
    • Restaurant- Sat, Sun & public holidays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
    • Hot Spring- Daily 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (until 2 p.m. Sat; last entry 30 min before close)
  • Tel: +81-195-72-2110
  • Highly saline and mineral rich hot spring that smooths your skin
  • Accommodation, dining and hot spring packages available

K) FUDO FALLS/SAKURAMATSU PARK

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  • Quaint shrine in a peaceful mountain forest setting
  • Chosen for the 100 Waterfalls of Japan list

Please exercise due care when driving on rural roads especially at dawn, dusk and night-time when animals are more active. We do not recommend this route in winter unless you are experienced at driving in these conditions.

All information listed was confirmed at the time of publication. No responsibility is taken for changes made by third parties after this time.
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