Table of Contents
- Enjoy a traditional taste - Kitakata Ramen Marutaka Shokudo
- Ramen Shop Taiichi, with its delectable light Shio Ramen
- Traditional flavor using homemade miso - Mitsutaya
- Kura no Mise, a famous shop for horse meat sashimi
- Enjoy various charcoal-grilled dishes at Fukunishi Honten Sumigura
- Enjoy Aizuwakamatsu while experiencing historic local cuisine
Enjoy a traditional taste - Kitakata Ramen Marutaka Shokudo
Kitakata ramen, one of the three major ramen styles of Japan, originated here in the Aizu region. The main characteristic of Kitakata ramen is the noodle's thick texture and softness! The soup base is soy sauce-flavored clear tonkotsu (pork bone), which makes for its characteristic light flavor.
You can casually grab a bowl of Kitakata ramen at Kitakata Ramen Marutaka Shokudo. It’s right next to Aizuwakamatsu Station, so you can casually drop by while exploring the area.
Opening Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm (no weekly holidays)
Address: 1-2 Ekimae-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access: 1 minute walk from Aizuwamakatsu Station
Ramen Shop Taiichi, with its delectable light Shio Ramen
The Aizu area flourishes as a mountain salt production region. Mountain salt is salt made from boiling down onsen water.
At Ramen Shop Taiichi, you can enjoy ramen made using mountain salt, for a unique and mellow flavor.
The translucent soup features the gentle flavoring of mountain salt and a slightly sweet aftertaste, making for an exquisite dish! Ramen Shop Taiichi closes as soon as they run out of soup, so if you’d like to enjoy a bowl, be sure to get there early!
Opening Hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm/5:30pm - 8:30pm (Weekly holiday: Tuesday)
Address: 6-2 Takizawa-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access: 15 minute walk from Aizuwakamatsu Station
Traditional flavor using homemade miso - Mitsutaya
You can enjoy various dishes that use Aizu miso at Mitsutaya. Miso Dengaku, a famous local delicacy, can be eaten around the Aizu area. In this cozy shop the feel and the atmosphere of the interior lets you get up close to the history of Aizu.
Putting a hearty helping of homemade miso on konnyaku, shiitake mushrooms, taro root, and more in a store filled with the fragrance of miso is an experience like no other!
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Weekly holiday: Wednesday)
Address: 1-1-25 Omachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access: 20 minute walk from Aizuwakamatsu Station
Kura no Mise, a famous shop for horse meat sashimi
The Aizu region has been well known for horse meat since long ago. It’s quite easy to get horse meat in this area, which was ranked no. 2 nationally for its production amount. Horse meat is comparatively more nutritious than beef or pork, and is generally eaten as sashimi.
In addition to the staple horse meat sashimi, you can also enjoy lightly cooked horse meat, and horse meat sushi.
There are plenty of different ways to enjoy this delicacy. Please be sure to try out the delicious, non-pungent horse meat!
Opening Hours: 5:00pm - 10:30pm (Weekly holidays: Wednesday, national holidays)
Address: 4-1 Gyoninmachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access: 20 minute walk from Aizuwakamatsu Station
Enjoy various charcoal-grilled dishes at Fukunishi Honten Sumigura
Fukunishi Honten Sumigura is a historic building constructed during the Taisho period, and has recently been renovated. Enjoy charcoal-grilled seasonal ingredients that let you taste a blast of flavor.
This store is known for its charcoal-grilling process, where the seasonal ingredients are grilled on a rack right before your eyes. Its simplicity lets you enjoy the true flavor of the ingredients. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled dishes such as Aizu's brand chicken Fukudori, as well as fresh fish that's sent from 4 ports nationwide.
Opening Hours: 5:00pm - 11:00pm (Weekly holidays: Monday)
Address: 4-16 Nakamachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access: 20 minute walk from Aizuwakamatsu Station
Enjoy Aizuwakamatsu while experiencing historic local cuisine
So that about does it!
Aizuwakamatsu is not only an incredibly captivating location with excellent cuisine, but it has many historic sightseeing spots worth seeing as well. Skiing, sightseeing, gourmet dishes - you can enjoy it all in Aizuwakamatsu. If you come out to this region, be sure to stop by these famous shops that are within walking distance from the station!
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