Local gifts & Local cuisine - MORITA
Souvenirs from the Towadako Area
Have you heard of “Himemasu”?
Himemasu is a type of freshwater salmon that grows in Lake Towada and is one of the lake’s most famous local specialties.
There are also many other regional delicacies, such as wakasagi (smelt) and wild mountain vegetables.
Our shop was founded in 1931 in Yasumiya, on the shores of Lake Towada,
and we offer products and meals made with locally sourced ingredients．
As we are a small shop, there may be a wait during busy times. We do not take reservations, but please feel free to stop by anytime.
Local gift shop
• Ready-to-eat pouched Himemasu (perfect as a gift)
• Sweetened and simmered wakasagi (smelt fish)
• Seasoned rice mix with vegetables (gift item)
• Pickled vegetables from the Lake Towada area
• And many more local products available
Local cuisine restaurant
・Grilled Himemasu — A Lake Towada Specialty
・Himemasu Tempura Rice Bowl
・Towada Local Food: Bara-yaki
・We also offer famous Aomori-style ramen, as well as curry and stew made with Towada’s branded pork.
The building with the green roof is our shop.
From here, you can see the entrance to Towada Shrine and the large sacred tree behind it.
It’s just a 1‑minute walk from our shop to the lake.
It’s a 5‑minute walk to Towada Shrine.
It’s an 8‑minute walk to the Otome Statue.
It takes about 15 minutes by car to reach the Oirase Stream.