Kuroishi City, located almost in the center of Aomori Prefecture, is known as the producer of Kuroishi rice and Kuroishi apples, and is one of the prefecture's leading tourist destinations, with its abundant natural scenery and hot springs.

In Kuroishi city, Aomori prefecture, there is a local B-class gourmet dish called "Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba" that has been eaten since the 1950s.

Today, we will explain in detail the appeal and history of Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, as well as access information and tourist attractions to Kuroishi City.

Please read to the end.

What is Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet food from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture?

Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, is a gourmet dish made by stir-frying chewy, flat noodles in Worcestershire sauce, topped with an overwhelming amount of sauce and topped with fried tempura bits and spring onions.

Nowadays, it has become a famous local B-class gourmet food in Aomori Prefecture and other parts of the Tohoku region, and depending on the store, it comes in a variety of arrangements, such as pouring ramen soup over it or topping it with tempura.

There are said to be over 70 stores selling Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba in Kuroishi city, which shows the strong pride and affection that locals have for the dish.

It is filling and keeps you full for a long time, so it is popular with a wide range of generations, from children to adults.

The history of Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet food from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture

As mentioned at the beginning, Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, has been eaten for about 70 years.

This was in the late 1950s, and at the time there was a place called "Bimanju" located in front of the old Nakago Junior High School in the Nakago district of Kuroishi City, and they served cold yakisoba noodles with hot soba sauce to children on their way home from school.

It was much more delicious than we had imagined, was a hit with children, and has since become a local B-class gourmet dish.

The national recognition of Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture

Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba has become a popular local B-class gourmet food, mainly in Aomori Prefecture, but is it really known nationwide?

The answer is yes.

The reason is that the group promoting it, "Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba Happy Megoi Jar," has won top prizes in the B-1 Grand Prix® many times, and is a name that is known to all B-grade gourmet fans.

There are also some interesting stories behind Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba.

For example, Kuroishi City has many stores selling yakisoba, which actually exceeds the number of stores selling yakisoba in terms of population ratio in Fujinomiya, a city famous for yakisoba, showing how familiar yakisoba has been to the local residents since ancient times.

In addition, the unusual combination of tsuyu yakisoba makes it a gourmet dish that you would never normally think of, and one of the reasons it became more well-known nationwide was that it was featured on a travel program.

About Kuroishi City and access

Kuroishi City, which boasts Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, is a relatively small town with a population of just 33,000.

Most of the city area is covered by mountains, making it a pleasant place to live, rich in nature.

Kuroishi rice and Aomori Prefecture are known for apples, and Kuroishi apples are more popular because they have a stronger flavor than other apples. The city also has the impression of being a gourmet town, with the Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba featured in this article being one of the best.

Kuroishi City has also been a castle town since ancient times, and is home to Nakamachi Komise Street, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and Nakano Momijiyama, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, and is bustling with tourists from all over the country (more on these tourist spots later).

Access to Kuroishi City is relatively good as it is located in the center of Aomori Prefecture. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by air from Tokyo to Aomori, and just under 3 hours to Shin-Aomori by Shinkansen. It takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes by air from Osaka Itami, and about 45 minutes by air from Sapporo.

From Sendai, it takes about an hour and a half to get to Shin-Aomori by Shinkansen, or four and a half hours by express bus.

It's close to Tohoku and Hokkaido, but it's also not too far from urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka.

Finally, we will explain about Kuroishi City's tourist attractions.

First of all, you must visit Nakamachi Komise Street, which we introduced earlier. It is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and is lined with buildings that exude history.

Other recommended spots include Nakano Momijiyama, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, the Apple Museum, and Kuroishi Tourist Apple Orchard, where you can taste fresh apples.

Although it is not a tourist destination, the town hosts a Spring Festival, Summer Festival, Autumn Festival, and Winter Festival, each with its own scheduled events such as the Kuroishi Neputa Festival and apple picking, so visiting the ones that interest you can be a great experience.

Location of Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture

summary

Today, we explained about Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture.

This is a dish that Kuroishi City has been enjoying for a long time, so why not visit Kuroishi City and Aomori Prefecture to try this delicacy?

I think you will be able to have a valuable experience that you cannot have in Kanto or Kansai.

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