Kohei Imagawa, Local Guide ~ An Original Japan Travel Guide by Hoshino Resorts' Local Staff

Local Guide

Kohei Imagawa

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The information he has earned with his own feet, eyes, and ears is his greatest asset. He still concentrates on local information known only to those in the know, as well as tourist information from all over the country outside of Aomori. He enjoys his job with a connection to his hobbies. When he is in charge of service at dinner, he is sure to provide valuable information for Guest/customers.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru: Be enveloped by the power of Tsugaru's shamisen music
A quality stay with a view of the garden floating in the water, surrounded by magnificent murals and Tsugaru lacquer furnishings. Sinking into a bathtub of ancient Japanese cypress and tasting abalones is Aomori luxury.

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Local Guide FAQ

What do you recommend (places, experiences, food) in the Aomori area?: I recommend a sushi restaurant called "Tsunezushi" in Hirosaki. All the ingredients are fresh, and the sushi made by the Hirosaki-born owner is so delicious that you will want to go there. The pace of making sushi is fast, but you can enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace.

Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.: Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru is located about 40 minutes by car from Tsugaru, in the suburb of Kuroishi. It is located on the way to Oirase Keiryu (mountain stream) and is a casual place to stop by.
The pizza is especially good, and all the pizzas are exquisite. Also, since it is a log house cafe, the stylish exterior and interior of the cafe not only tickles women's fancy, but also men's. The cafe is surrounded by lush greenery, so it is a great place to enjoy a meal. The surrounding area is also lush with greenery, so if the weather is fine, dining on the terrace is recommended.
In the fall, since "Nakano Momijiyama," a famous autumn foliage viewing spot, is located nearby, we encourage you to enjoy your meal after enjoying the autumn foliage viewing.

Where did you travel to last year and with whom?: Once a month, I make a trip with my sister, mother, and sometimes by myself.
The most memorable of these trips was to Hoshino Resorts KAI Matsumoto, where my mother, sister, and I stayed together. all three of us are big fans of Hoshino Resorts, and since it was at Hoshino Resorts that we were reunited after a long absence, it was a memorable trip.

What do you do on your days off?: I love sweets, so I go on a tour of cafes. I visit a wide range of cafes, from retro cafes to those that look Instagram-worthy. My current goal is to conquer the 47 apple pie stores in Hirosaki.

Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?: I bought this compact SLR camera when I was a university student.
I take a lot of pictures of the scenery, food, and rooms, but I also take pictures of signboards of famous places, signs with the names of hotels, and stores so that I can look back on pleasant memories of my trips.