Spring at Lake Towada: A New Culinary Beginning with “Prince’s Flavor” – Executive Chef-Supervised Menu Debuts at Towada Prince Hotel

Towada Prince Hotel (Location: Lake Towada West Shore, Kosaka-machi, Kazuno-gun, Akita Prefecture; General Manager: Mitsuaki Sue) will begin offering new menus this spring, supervised by Kazuhiko Shimoi, Corporate Executive Chef and Executive Officer of Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, who oversees the Prince Hotel's culinary offerings. Under the theme of a "unique gourmet experience that can only be enjoyed here" in harmony with the mysterious nature of Lake Towada, some dinner courses and lounge menus will be completely revamped. For dinner, course meals that bring out the charm of local ingredients will be prepared. While delicately expressing the changing seasons, the power and beauty of the ingredients will be depicted in each dish. Dinner enjoyed in the tranquility of Lake Towada will be a moment deeply etched in the memories of visitors. Additionally, new sweets utilizing Aomori's bounty will debut in the lounge. The parfait offered is the "Aomori Apple Parfait," made with fresh, sweet, sour, and fragrant apples nurtured by Aomori's land and sun. The classic apple pie, generously filled with sweet stewed apples, is baked with a crispy pie crust, resulting in a nostalgic yet refined taste. We propose a high-quality tea time that accompanies the relaxed hours by the lake. Furthermore, original cocktails reflecting the scenery of Lake Towada in a glass will also be available. "Lake Water," inspired by the clear lake surface, and "Autumn Leaves," which anticipates the colors of autumn, will create a special time as a drink that allows guests to enjoy the season with both sight and taste. This new charm, unique to Towada Prince Hotel, where nature and gourmet food resonate, will further enrich the time spent by the lake this spring.

While gazing at the mysterious Lake Towada and the only private garden by the lake.

Towada Prince Hotel Overview

* [Location] Lake Towada West Shore, Kosaka-machi, Kazuno-gun, Akita Prefecture
* [Contact] TEL: 0176-75-3117
* [Opening Date] July 1, 1977
* [Number of Rooms] 66 rooms
* [Hot Spring] Lake Towada West Shore Hot Spring (Open-air bath with roof)
* [Facilities] Lobby Lounge, Main Dining Room, Shop, Hot Spring

Executive Chef Kazuhiko Shimoi (Shimoi Kazuhiko) Profile

Executive Chef Kazuhiko Shimoi, leading Prince Hotel's gourmet cuisine.

Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc., Corporate Executive Chef, Executive Officer

■ Profile

* 1985: Joined Prince Hotel Co., Ltd.
* 1988: Dispatched as Official Residence Chef at the Japanese Embassy in Australia
* 2005: Head Chef of French restaurant "Le Trianon" at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
* 2012: Western Cuisine Head Chef for Banquet Cooking at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
* 2016: Executive Chef for Shonan, Hakone, and Izu areas
* 2019: Executive Officer, Corporate Executive Chef

■ Awards

* 2013: Tokyo Governor's Award
* 2019: Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award for contributions to nutrition, etc.

MICHINOKU DINNER "\12,500"

* Pâté de Campagne
* Green Pea Potage Cappuccino Style
* Lake Towada Himemasu (Landlocked Sockeye Salmon) Colbert Style with classic Grenoble sauce
* Roasted Aomori Chicken with Spices, with sweet and sour wild grape and red wine sauce
* Aomori Apple Pie
* Bread
* Coffee or Tea

Ingredients and menu items may change depending on availability.

Theme: Lake Towada Himemasu and Aomori Ingredients

"Michinoku" is a historical name for the Tohoku region, primarily referring to the current prefectures of Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori (formerly Mutsu Province). The word is derived from "michi no oku" (deepest part of the road), once signifying the "farthest land" from the capital. This name is not merely a place name but an elegant term that encompasses the distant climate, harsh nature, and unique culture, and is still cherished today.

Lounge Menu for Guests Only 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

* "Aomori Apple Parfait" \1,900
* "Apple Pie" \1,500

Dinner Time Only 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

* Original Cocktail "Lake Water" \1,200
* Original Cocktail "Autumn Leaves" \1,200

*All prices include tax. Images are for illustration purposes only.