Aomori Prefecture is well known as the nation's largest producer of apples. Many people would answer, "Aomori is famous for apples! Many people would answer, "Apples! There are many stores and spots selling apples in the vicinity of Aomori Station. The staff of JR East Travel Service Center Aomori picked out the ones they particularly recommend and created the "Apple Map! We give this "Apple Map" to customers who come to our store for sightseeing information. We would like to introduce this "Apple Map" in detail in four parts♪
Apple Map No.1 Apple vending machine (in JR Aomori Station)
＜Apple vending machine This is the "apple vending machine" located in front of the Ticket Office entrance on the 2nd floor of JR Aomori Station, which sells only Acure's original beverages, "Aomori Apple Series". The vending machine, decorated with a cute picture of an apple, has attracted the attention of many people, from tourists visiting the station to local residents. Its unusual appearance attracts many people who take pictures of it.
However, this machine is not only particular about its appearance, but also about its contents. JA Aoren's unique "closed squeezing" method, in which the juice is crushed and pressed without being exposed to air, is used to maximize the richness of the apple fruit and lock in the aroma without removing it. Therefore, you can enjoy the original taste and aroma of 100% straight juice with no antioxidants, as if you are biting into a whole apple! The varieties sold vary depending on the season, such as Aomori's "Jonagold," "Ohorin," "Fuji," "Tsugaru," and "Toki," so you will have to wait until you see which variety is available. Why not try comparing drinks and find your favorite apple variety? <(from left), Tsugaru, Ohbayashi, and Ringo>.
This time, there were "Tsugaru," "Ohbayashi" and "Ringo" ciders, so I tried them.
Tsugaru" has a refreshing sweetness! It is very easy to drink.
The "O-Rin" is indeed an O-Rin! The sweetness spreads in your mouth from the moment you take a sip.
The "Apple" is a blend of various apples, and I felt the sourness the most among the three.
None of them tasted like bottled juice bought from a vending machine.
<In front of the Ticket Office entrance on the 2nd floor of JR Aomori Station <In the concourse inside the ticket gates of JR Shin-Aomori Station on the 2nd floor of the station There are three apple vending machines in Aomori Prefecture: in front of the Ticket Office entrance on the second floor of JR Aomori Station, in the concourse inside the ticket gates of conventional train lines on the second floor of JR Shin-Aomori Station, and in the concourse inside the ticket gates on the second floor of JR Hirosaki Station. Apple juice can also be ordered. Please try to find your favorite flavor. Acure's official online store is here
●In front of the Ticket Office entrance on the 2nd floor of JR Aomori Station
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Apple Map No.2 Cider Workshop (in A-FACTORY)
<Cider Corner in A-Factory> <Cider Corner in A-Factory> <Cider Corner in A-Factory> <Cider Corner in A-Factory A-FACTORY, with its stylish six-tiered triangular roof, stands in the waterfront area near Aomori Station. Inside the liberating store is the "Cidre Workshop," where visitors can observe through glass the production process of "AOMORI CIDRE," a cider made from Aomori apples, and "AOMORI CIDRE - apple soda," a sparkling apple juice (non-alcoholic). AOMORI CIDRE is available in three types: Sweet (3% ALC) with a mild sweetness, Standard (5% ALC) with a refined taste, and Dry (7% ALC) with a refreshing crispness. Sizes are 200ml / 375ml / 750ml, perfect for souvenirs or small gifts.
Cold ciders are also sold, so you can drink them at the hotel where you are staying. <Cider tasting machine>
On the second floor, there is a cider tasting machine (for a fee).
In addition to the "AOMORI CIDER" produced in the A-FACTORY's workshop, several other ciders sold in the prefecture can be tasted.
The types of ciders available for tasting vary depending on the time of year, so why not compare and buy the one you like best?
<Exterior view of the A-FACTORY
The exterior of A-Factory was designed in the image of a factory where products that deliver the deliciousness of Aomori are produced one after another. Aomori's unique souvenir products are all here, so please visit us♪
A-FACTORY
Location 1-4-2 Yanagawa, Aomori-shi, Aomori
Access 5 min. walk from JR Aomori Sta.
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