Local Supporter Shoko Murayama

Local Supporter

Shoko Murayama

Dignified Sister

With beautiful service movements, she is a reliable presence admired by the staff at Aomoriya. While she has a powerful personality—second to none in her enthusiasm for work and determined to see things through once she decides—she also has a caring and sentimental side toward her juniors. Recently, she has been into buying coffee beans and researching the amount of water and brewing methods. She truly loves Aomori's sake and food, and finds joy in conveying the goodness of Aomori to our guests.

Aomoriya: Where Haneto dancers dance and the festival mood is at its peak
A hotel where you can fully enjoy Aomori's culture, including its festivals and dialects. Within the approximately 220,000-tsubo grounds, there is also a park dotted with old folk houses, where you can enjoy meals and a variety of activities.

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Local Supporter FAQ

What are your recommendations for the Aomori area (places, experiences, gourmet food)?: NAMIKI is a handmade gelato shop located about a 30-minute drive from Aomoriya. They use rich milk from cows raised on their own farm, and there is a wide variety of flavors to choose from. Among them, I love the seasonal blueberry flavor.
The rapeseed field, sunflower field, and zelkova tree-lined path right next to the shop are very beautiful, and you can enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons, so I highly recommend visiting.

Please secretly tell us some hidden gems that only a local would know.: National Route 279, also known as the "Hamanasu Line," stretches along the coast of Mutsu Bay on the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. The view of Mutsu Bay from here is stunning. In particular, from the coast of Noheji Town, you can see the Shimokita Peninsula, the Natsudomari Peninsula, and the Tsugaru Peninsula. Although it only happens a few times a year, when the conditions are right, you can even see Hokkaido as well.

Who did you travel with and where did you go last year?: I went to Rangiroa Island in Tahiti with a colleague. Born in a snowy country, everything from the scenery and food to the plants was fresh to me.
Also, since it was my first trip abroad, I became very interested in foreign cultures, and at the same time, I was able to reaffirm the good qualities of Japan.

How do you spend your days off?: I like to move my body. I especially love winter sports, and in the winter, I often spend the whole day at the ski resort.
I enjoy both alpine skiing and snowboarding, but this winter, I would like to try cross-country skiing, which I used to do when I was a student.

Is there anything you always bring with you when you travel?: I bring Aomori Prefecture snacks, such as apple-flavored candies. I often talk to local people when I travel, and I give them to people I get along with. It helps expand the conversation, so they are an essential item for my travels.