Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace by the stream.

Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts, the only resort hotel located along the Oirase Gorge, will offer a limited-time summer menu at its French restaurant "Sonore" from July 1 to September 30, 2026. This is a dinner course that begins with an aperitif on the terrace, enjoyed while surrounded by the babbling of the stream and deep green foliage. This summer, the menu features a total of 8 dishes, including a warm appetizer inspired by Aomori's local dish "Ichigo-ni" (sea urchin and abalone soup), showcasing seasonal sea urchin and abalone, and a small appetizer combining Aomori's signature scallops with vibrant green bell peppers for a summery touch. This course elevates the region's culinary heritage and summer flavors using French culinary techniques. It's a special summer moment to savor the story woven by Aomori's climate and history, alongside the scenery of the gorge.

<Example Summer Limited Menu Items>

Small Appetizer "Scallops"

A small appetizer of fragrantly grilled scallops, garnished with fresh green bell peppers and herbs.

This small appetizer uses scallops, a treasure from the sea surrounding Aomori, including their roe, without waste. Grilling the scallops fragrantly and pairing them with green bell peppers enhances the natural sweetness of the scallops. Garnished with chili peppers and aromatic herbs, it creates a refreshing, summery feel. It's a dish where the blessings of the season and Aomori's climate harmonize.

Warm Appetizer "Ichigo-ni"

A warm appetizer inspired by the local dish "Ichigo-ni," layering the flavors of rice and saffron with sea urchin and abalone.

This warm appetizer is inspired by "Ichigo-ni," a local dish from the southern Aomori region made with sea urchin and abalone. By pairing it with rice, which was once a staple food cherished in the region, this dish expresses the rich sea of Aomori and the food culture rooted in the lives of the southern region. Based on the locally beloved food culture, it is elevated into a new dish using French culinary techniques, layered with the splendid aroma of saffron.

Meat Dish "Beef"

A meat dish of charcoal-grilled beef, served with okra scented with hiba cypress and a Madeira wine sauce.

This meat dish features carefully charcoal-grilled beef, served with okra scented with hiba cypress. The rich sauce made with Madeira wine and the smoky aroma from the charcoal grilling enhance the beef's umami. The robust flavor is gently complemented by the refreshing scent of hiba cypress, creating a cool aroma that lingers in the nose. It's a dish where the aroma of charcoal, the umami of the meat, and the scent of hiba cypress harmonize.

<Wine Pairing>

Cold Appetizer "Salmon" x Domaine Hudon Chablis Les Sereins 2022

Wine pairing with the cold appetizer "Salmon."

Paired with smoked salmon is a white wine from the Chablis region of France. Its refreshing aroma reminiscent of citrus, crisp acidity, and minerality derived from the limestone soil enhance the mellow umami and smoky aroma of the salmon. It also harmonizes with the sweetness of the fruit tomatoes, the acidity of the tomato jelly, and the gentle flavor of ricotta cheese, creating a pairing that offers a refreshing lingering finish, perfect for a summer cold appetizer.

French Restaurant "Sonore" Limited-Time Summer Menu Overview

Period: July 1 to September 30, 2026

Price: 21,780 yen per person (tax and service charge included, accommodation fee separate)

Reservations: Required at least 3 days in advance via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/oirasekeiryu/dining/6674/)

Location: Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts, West Building 1st Floor

Time: 17:30 - 21:00

Target: Overnight guests (elementary school age and older)

Notes: Menu and ingredients may change partially depending on availability.

About French Restaurant "Sonore"

"Sonore" is a musical term meaning "to sound out loudly" in French. It signifies that the French cuisine, which reinterprets the sound of the stream and Aomori's food culture for the modern era, and the paired wines resonate profoundly in body and soul. The restaurant's course begins on a terrace where the sound of the stream can be heard, followed by a menu that fuses local ingredients nurtured in Aomori, regional food culture, and French cuisine.

Space Design to Enhance the Cuisine

Terrace seats where the sound of the stream can be heard, dining room inspired by the nature of Oirase Keiryu.

Guests can relax and enjoy their meals while being healed by the surrounding nature in the terrace seats and dining room, which allow guests to feel the nature of Oirase Keiryu. The terrace seats along the stream are open and allow guests to enjoy an aperitif while listening to the sound of the water. The time spent savoring amuse-bouches and champagne while gazing at the changing seasons is an unparalleled luxury. The main dining room features large windows, offering a special moment to enjoy a meal while admiring the view.

Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

Lobby: "Morino Shinwa" (Myth of the Forest)

The only resort hotel built along the Oirase Gorge (*1). The open-air baths with views of the gorge and the impressive lobby with a giant fireplace designed by Taro Okamoto create a healing space. With the concept of "Gorge Slow Life," we create stays that are deeply fulfilling.

*1 Survey of "resort hotels" along Oirase Gorge conducted by the company in June 2026.

Address: 231 Tochikubo, Okuse, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0301

Phone: 050-3134-8094 (Hoshino Resorts Reservation Center)

Number of rooms: 181 / Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00

Rates: From 25,100 yen per night (per person when staying in a room for 2 people, tax included, includes dinner and breakfast)

Access: Approximately 90 minutes by car from JR Hachinohe Station (free shuttle bus available, reservation required)

URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/oirasekeiryu/

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