Tochino Chaya
Fresh fish dishes with a view
of beautiful Lake Towada
of beautiful Lake Towada
We also offer a variety of other menu items. The small side dishes change daily depending on what’s in season.
Recommended Meal Menu
Himemasu & Nijimasu Sashimi Tasting Set
Himemasu and Nijimasu are light yet rich with flavor, and have none of the muddy taste often associated with river fish—so fresh that we can serve them deliciously as sashimi. Himemasu has a clean, refreshing taste.
Nijimasu Marinated Rice Bowl
Fast, affordable, and delicious! Our chef’s signature sauce and a light marinade that preserves the natural umami and aroma make this dish irresistible. Similar to salmon—please give it a try.
Set Meal Menu
Himemasu Sashimi Set
We serve exceptionally fresh Himemasu, landed from Lake Towada right in front of you, as sashimi.
Enjoy its clean mouthfeel with a gentle richness of fat that spreads beautifully.
Please savor this lake specialty.
Nijimasu Sashimi Set
Made with freshly caught Nijimasu, carefully deboned one by one.
The rich flesh is smooth and lets you fully enjoy the fish’s natural umami.
A carefully prepared sashimi set you can enjoy with confidence.
Grilled Himemasu with Salt Set
Fresh Himemasu caught the same day is slowly grilled with just the right amount of salt.
Depending on the season, you may even get to enjoy a Himemasu so big it feels almost too filling!
Grilled Nijimasu with Salt Set
Grilled carefully, one fish at a time, after you order—seasoned to perfection.
Crispy skin and fluffy, tender meat. Enjoy the freshly grilled taste that brings out the fish’s natural flavor.
Nijimasu Tempura Set
Our Nijimasu tempura is a Tochino Chaya specialty.
Different from sashimi or grilled fish—crispy outside, fluffy inside. Enjoy it with our special tempura dipping sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Set
Along with shrimp tempura, we also serve seasonal wild vegetable tempura that changes daily.
Enjoy the freshly fried goodness together with the flavors of each season.
Kiritanpo Hot Pot Set
Our carefully crafted Kiritanpo hot pot made with our original broth.
Please enjoy the deep, distinctive flavor that’s different from other places.
Barayaki Beef Set
Made with beef short plate and finished with our chef’s original sauce for a savory aroma.
Enjoy Tochino Chaya’s unique seasoning you won’t find elsewhere.
Rice Bowls
À la Carte
Nanbu Soba
Zaru Soba
Made with buckwheat flour from the Nanbu region, served freshly boiled.
Enjoy the rich aroma of soba and its smooth, pleasant texture.
Sansai Soba (Wild Vegetables)
A seasonal bowl made with locally harvested wild mountain vegetables.
Since the vegetables change with the season, you can enjoy different flavors throughout the year.
Inaniwa Udon
Zaru Udon
All of our udon is Inaniwa udon.
Carefully selected after the previous owner compared many options until fully satisfied.
Enjoy the smooth, silky texture and fresh-boiled chewiness.
Tempura Zaru Udon
Chilled freshly boiled udon served with freshly fried tempura.
Enjoy the perfect pairing with our house-made noodle dipping sauce.
Drinks
Tochino Chaya Through the Four Seasons
Please stop by when you’re here for festivals as well.
Spring
・Sakura Yabusame: horseback archery through fully blooming cherry blossom rows (around late April)
・Towada City Spring Festival: cherry blossoms & art collaboration with illuminations
・Peony Festival: about 160 varieties in full bloom
How about a meal while gazing at Lake Towada, surrounded by beautiful mountains in full bloom?
Summer
・Towada City Summer Festival: one of the largest fireworks events in southern inland Aomori
・Towada Lake Summer Festival: balloon lanterns and fireworks under the starry sky
・Iris Festival: about 200,000 plants across 500 varieties
Savor fireworks blooming in the clear night sky,
and enjoy refreshing cool dishes.
Autumn
・World Yabusame Championship in Towada City, known as the “Home of Horses and Yabusame”
・Towada City Autumn Festival with energetic floats and portable shrines
Autumn is perfect for food-focused travel—with pleasant weather and plenty of seasonal ingredients.
Winter
・Towada Lake Winter Story: winter fireworks against the moon and star-filled sky
・Oirase Gorge Icefall Bus Tour
Tochino Chaya is closed in winter,
but our sister shop “Kiritanpo Chaya Ippuku” is open!
We’ll be waiting with hot snacks like nabeyaki-style udon and grilled dango
to warm you up.
Access
Tochino Chaya
About 90 minutes by car from Aomori City.
As there are no nearby train stations, renting a car or taking a JR bus is convenient.
The nearest bus stop is “JR Bus Towadako Terminal.”
Enjoy your sightseeing and please come at a relaxed pace.
〒018-5501
16-11-7 Yasumiya, Lake Towada, Okuse, Towada City, Aomori
Tel：050-5838-4360
Fax：0176-51-6320
Hours: 11:00–16:00 (Last order 15:45) / Thu. Closed
*We may be closed during the winter season.
◾Seating: Approx. 100 table seats / Approx. 30 tatami seats
*Children’s chairs and small plates are available.
