【Oirase Keiryu Hotel】Edible moss balls are newly introduced! Offering "Oirase Kokedama Gori", an intellectually stimulating shaved ice that expresses the formation of natural moss balls representing Oirase Keiryu.

"Oirase Kokedama Gori" tasted with condiments expressing the formation of moss balls and an original drink inspired by the scenery of Oirase Keiryu in summer.

At "Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts", located along the Oirase Mountain Stream in Aomori Prefecture, an edible moss ball will newly appear limited to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 5 to August 30, 2026! We will begin offering "Oirase Kokedama Gori" (Oirase Moss Ball Ice), an intellectually stimulating shaved ice that expresses the formation of natural moss balls, which represent Oirase Keiryu. You will taste shaved ice designed as a natural moss ball, accompanied by 5 types of condiments expressing its grand formation. Paired with an original drink inspired by the cool scenery of Oirase Keiryu in summer, it is a deep culinary experience that lets you relive the story woven by nature.

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About Hoshino Resorts Aomori Area 20th Anniversary

In November 2025, Hoshino Resorts will celebrate its 20th anniversary of operations in Aomori Prefecture. To commemorate this, special projects will be implemented at three facilities: Aomoriya, Oirase Keiryu Hotel, and KAI Tsugaru. The theme is "To an Aomori journey full of love!". Through special experiences packed with love for Aomori, we will provide a fulfilling time.

Aomori Facility 20th Anniversary Commemorative Site

Feature 1: One-of-a-kind shaved ice expressing the natural "moss balls" scattered across Oirase Keiryu

Oirase Kokedama Gori and brownie/crumble representing bedrock. Moss balls scattered across Oirase Keiryu.

The humid climate and valley topography of Oirase Keiryu nurture over 300 types of moss, covering even the tops of rocks with a green carpet of moss. The "moss ball", where plants weave a landscape with moss as their foundation, has been expressed through shaved ice so that it can be enjoyed not only visually but also by taste. The surface of the moss is recreated with fluffy ice fragrant with matcha and herbs. As you dig in with your spoon, rich brownies and crumbles representing the bedrock beneath the moss appear. It is a special dish where you can eat, see, and learn about the mystery of nature woven by natural moss balls.

Feature 2: Five types of condiments expressing the formation process from moss growing on rocks to trees sprouting

Condiments expressing trees growing naturally on moss.

The natural moss balls scattered across Oirase Keiryu originate from the earth formed by hardened pyroclastic flows from Mount Hakkoda. Moss adheres to the bedrock and creates soil. Seeds of plants carried by wild birds sprout there, and rich trees grow thick, creating a mystical landscape woven by the cycle of life over many years. To allow you to taste this grand formation process with all five senses, we have prepared 5 types of condiments. We offer cookies inspired by birds carrying seeds, chocolate puffs expressing tree seeds, fresh herbs representing the sprouting of life, yogurt sauce expressing plant humus, and warabimochi inspired by moss glowing with moisture. Through these, you can enjoy a deep flavor that makes you feel as if you are reliving the history of Oirase Keiryu's landscape.

Cookies and nuts representing wild birds carrying seeds. Chocolate puffs expressing tree seeds. Fresh herbs inspired by sprouting.

Yogurt sauce expressing plant humus. Warabimochi inspired by moss glowing with moisture.

Feature 3: Original drink inspired by the cool scenery of Oirase Keiryu dotted with "moss balls"

An original drink recreating the cool scenery of Oirase Keiryu and the refreshing air of the forest.

In summer, a cool wind called "Yamase" (*1) blowing from the Pacific Ocean enters Oirase Keiryu, and deciduous broad-leaved trees create shade. We expressed the cool scenery where fresh moss sparkles under the sunlight filtering through the trees with an original herb tea soda. Lemongrass green tea is gorgeously scented with green spices, mint, and lime, recreating the refreshing air of the forest where moss breathes. Enjoyed alongside the shaved ice, you can savor the forest's story woven over a long time with a refreshing aftertaste.

*1 A cold, highly humid sea fog blowing into the Tohoku region between June and August.

"Oirase Kokedama Gori" Overview - Period: Limited to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 5 to August 30, 2026 - Time: 14:00 - 15:00 - Price: 3,850 yen (tax included) - Includes: Moss ball shaved ice, condiments, drink - Location: Keiryu Terrace - Capacity: 10 people - Reservation: Required by 13:00 the day before via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/oirasekeiryu/) - Note: May be held indoors in case of bad weather.

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