“ao LAKESIDE CAFE” & “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao”” cumulative number of visitors exceeded 60,000! New s pring menu available from March 20th (holiday)

“ao LAKESIDE CAFE” & “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao”” cumulative number of visitors exceeded 60,000! New spring menu available from March 20th (holiday) ​
Zuktochie Co., Ltd. Press release: March 19, 2025 “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” & “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao”” cumulative number of visitors exceeded 60,000! New spring menu available from March 20th (holiday) ~Lake Aoki has melted and the lakeside terrace will soon reopen~ “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” & “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao”, operated by Zuktochie Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Co-Representatives: Satoru Ota and Hiroshi Wada), has exceeded 60,000 cumulative visitors as of February 2025, seven months after opening in July 2024. “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” will be introducing a new spring menu starting March 20th (holiday). We will communicate the charm of the Lake Aoki area through special menus that change each season, making use of local
ingredients. Enjoy a luxurious time by the lake with the arrival of spring.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-279ba82cfb9dc0f0b21602b0d0580ee9-3900×2600.jpg “ao LAKESIDE CAFE”, which opened in July 2024, has been gaining popularity since its opening due to its beautiful location on Lake Aoki and its carefully selected menu that makes use of local ingredients. As a special space where you can enjoy meals with spectacular views of the four seasons, it is widely supported by tourists from Japan and abroad as well as locals, and has grown to become one of Lake Aoki’s most representative cafes, with over 1,500 visitors a day on weekends. In addition, “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao”, which opened in October 2024, has become a popular facility that is fully booked every day due to its spectacular location overlooking Lake Aoki from the fully glass sauna. New spring menu starts from March 20th! The long-awaited “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” will be available from March 20th (holiday). Start of new spring menu! As if to herald the arrival of spring, the refreshing flavors of “Salmon Dill Cream Tartine” and “Sautéed Shinshu Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce” are now available. In addition, “Roast Pork Marinated with Shinshu Moromi Miso” and “Garlic Rose Marinated Chicken”, both of which have a strong umami flavor, are luxurious dishes that are perfect to enjoy in the spring weather.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-88ab6d96b6699e8c1e6916aff5fa9a62-3900×2600.jpg (Example menu) ● Sautéed Shinshu Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce Price: ¥2,600 (tax included) Saute the Shinshu salmon until fluffy. A dish finished with a refreshing lemon cream sauce. It has a gentle taste that makes you feel the arrival of spring.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-fcd314044ae9ed61a8d0038777f482c6-3900×2600.jpg ● Rosemary Chicken Japanese Parsley Butter Price: ¥2,400 (tax included) Marinated Shinshu chicken with garlic and rosemary, Sauteed to a crispy skin. Butter sauce made with Japanese parsley is aromatic. It enhances the taste.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-d88d5a71cf1162f9ace1917f4dcf9d5a-3900×2600.jpg ● Mussel frites steamed with cider from Azumino Price: ¥1,300 (tax included) Mussels steamed with cider from Azumino. A luxurious dish to enjoy with crispy fried frites.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-d69a0decd911ed0e7d1a0cd53787f59a-3900×2600.jpg ● Roast pork marinated in Shinshu moromi miso Price: ¥2,800 (tax included) Slowly marinated in Shinshu’s traditional moromi miso, A juicy roasted dish with a deep flavor.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-cc29146d633e2df3b135d2147e838c70-3900×2600.jpg ● Broccoli and shrimp pasta Puglia style Price: ¥1,800 (tax included) Made with plenty of minced broccoli. A pasta dish that goes perfectly with dried tomatoes and large shrimp. ＊What is Apulian style? In the Puglia region of southeastern Italy, broccoli is used. There are traditional pasta dishes. Based on that taste, This is a dish with an arrangement unique to “ao LAKESIDE CAFE.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-85c136b9b46055e8a5bef9a45c3ea564-3900×2600.jpg ● Sakura lemonade soda Price: ¥700 (tax included) Lemonade soda with a slight cherry scent. Refreshing acidity and gentle sweetness spread, It’s the perfect drink for the arrival of spring.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-c9c37d692006206ad3c1a044e8bf7298-3900×2600.jpg In addition, a new take-out menu item that can be enjoyed casually while admiring the lakeside scenery that feels like spring has arrived is the new “Fish and Chips with Nozawana Tartar Sauce” (1,200 yen (tax included)). This is a special dish that can only be tasted here, combining crispy fried fish with Nozawana tartar sauce that is unique to Shinshu. In addition to the above, we also offer a wide variety of food and dessert menus. Please check the official website or Instagram for details. Lakeside terrace will reopen in April! After a long winter, the lakeside terrace of “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” will reopen from April 11th (Thursday)! During the winter, we enjoyed the snowy scenery, but in the coming season, we will be returning to a special location where you can spend a pleasant time looking out at the clear water of Lake Aoki in the spring weather. Enjoying breakfast, lunch, and tea time while feeling the lakeside breeze is exceptional.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-9f06e9b6af2cb8dfc4c7d615325c36c3-3900×2191.jpg Especially at dusk, the reflection of the remaining snow from the Northern Alps on the surface of the lake shines beautifully, creating a magical moment. We also have an area where dogs are allowed! Enjoying a relaxing cafe time with your dog is a unique feature of the terrace of ao LAKESIDE CAFE. Enjoy a relaxing time with your loved ones under the warm spring sunshine. Have a new and exciting experience at “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao” in spring Now that winter has passed, it has become easier to spend time Bathing in the open air at “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao” is the most comfortable experience. The time you spend relaxing in the sauna while feeling the lakeside breeze is an exquisite experience that can only be experienced at this time of year. ・Experience a natural water bath by jumping directly into Lake Aoki, which has become clearer due to the flow of snowmelt water ・The ultimate outdoor bath where you can relax in an infinity chair while looking at the spring mountains and lake ・Refresh yourself at the cafe while enjoying the new menu With the arrival of spring, please spend a special time to refresh your mind and body.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-e1e52fa78b61c501853fd20207ccefeb-2194×2925.jpg
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147563/5/147563-5-92f5a7a9b10b5ae3eec0e24f8e6dcc87-2236×490.png “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” collaborates with nearby Lion Adventure and Mauka outdoor to offer a plan where you can enjoy lake activities such as SUP and clear kayaking as well as a lunch and cafe menu. We have also partnered with the Omachi City Tourism Association to install cycle stands and water servers. As a share cycle station, it is highly convenient for people who enjoy cycling, such as touring around Lake Aoki (about 6.5km per cycle) or to go sightseeing in the nearby area. Please enjoy “Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao” after experiencing the activity. “ao LAKESIDE CAFE” will continue to collaborate with surrounding areas and implement new initiatives so that it can function as a regional revitalization base. 【ao LAKESIDE CAFE Overview】 Address: 21462-1 Taira, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, etc. Access: 10km south of Hakuba Station on the JR Oito Line (15 minutes by car) 13km north from Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line (20 minutes by car) 2km north from Yanaba Station on the JR Oito Line (25 minutes on foot) Business period: Open all year round *Closed depending on the season Business hours: 8:00-20:00 (19:00 L.O.) *Hours may be shortened depending on the season URL: https://ao-lakeside.com/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/ao_lakeside/ Business operation: Zukutchie Co., Ltd. 【Hakuba Zekkei Sauna “ao” Overview】 Reception location: ao LAKESIDE CAFE counter Business format: 2-hour rotation system (can be reserved), capacity of about 10 people, advance reservations required Business period: Open all year round *Closed days depending on the season Business hours: 8:00-20:00 *Hours may be shortened depending on the season URL: https://hakuba-zekkeisauna.com/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/hakuba_zekkeisauna/ Business operation: Zukutchie Co., Ltd. [Tysons & Company Overview] A multi-brand food company that operates world-class restaurants such as “T.Y.HARBOR,” “CICADA,” and “IVY PLACE,” and manufactures its own craft products such as beer, bread, and coffee. 【Company Profile】 Company name: Zukutchie Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director (Co-Representative) Satoru Ota, Hiroshi Wada Address: 12147 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture Established: July 4, 2022 Business details: Development and operation support for resort facilities mainly in Hakuba, operation of sauna facilities, etc. URL: https://zukutochie.com/