Like stepping into an apple fairy tale: Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya debuts new Hokkoringo Japanese-style room

Key highlights

• Inspired by Aomori’s iconic apple culture, Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya has created the new “Hokkoringo Japanese-style Room,” allowing guests to experience the area’s character through their stay.
• The guest room makes extensive use of recycled apple wood for furniture and decor, bringing sustainable design together with local industry and giving discarded materials new life.
• From an apple-shaped archway and orchard-inspired details to an apple juice experience, the space reinterprets Aomori’s charm through immersive design.

When people think of Aomori, Japan, its sweet, juicy apples are often the first thing that comes to mind. Long committed to incorporating local culture into the stay experience, Hoshino Resorts has introduced the new “Hokkoringo Japanese-style Room” at Aomoriya. Rather than simply bringing apple elements into the room, it transforms Aomori’s full apple story into the space itself, making guests feel as though they have stepped into a fruit-scented fairy tale the moment they walk in.

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Retired apple trees become the warmest part of the room

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The Hokkoringo Japanese-style Room makes extensive use of locally sourced Aomori apple wood throughout its design. Wood from apple trees that had been retired or could no longer be used has been reimagined as part of the furniture and decor, preserving its natural grain while naturally incorporating sustainability into the stay experience.

Step through a giant apple archway and feel as though you’ve entered a fairy tale

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The room’s most eye-catching feature is its oversized apple-shaped archway. Soft wood tones and rounded lines create a warm, playful atmosphere. Whether you’re taking photos or simply relaxing in the room, it can feel like stepping into a picture book, and it has also become Aomoriya’s newest popular photo spot.

Aomori culture fills the room, with craft details worth a closer look

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Beyond its apple theme, the guest room also incorporates elements of Aomori’s local crafts. From decorative details to the room’s furnishings, traces of local culture and artisan craftsmanship are everywhere, making the stay more than a chance to rest; it feels like a journey into Aomori’s culture. If you’re planning a trip to Aomori, consider adding this cute apple-themed room to your list of places to stay!

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