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Izakaya & Bar Hopping Tour Around Aomori Station
A three-hour evening izakaya and bar walk near Aomori Station, with a dish and a drink at each stop; only for ships that stay into the night.
US$164 each · US$328 for two · Taxi ~5 min from the ship
Fits a 10-hour call instead: Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide · US$157 each · US$314 for two
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 50 minAomori
- 50 minAomori
- 30 minAomori
Not at the pier: about 5 minutes by taxi
Measured from Shin-Chuo Wharf cruise terminal.
- Taxi
- ~5 min · 1.8 kmAbout ¥1,100–1,400 (US$7–10) one way on the meter
- Meeting point
- &LOVINA entrance, Aomori Station East Exit (next to Starbucks) →The taxi ride in Google Maps
- Show your driver
- 青森駅東口 &LOVINA入口（スターバックス隣）
- Other ways there
- Walk ~1.6 km (~25 min) from the Shin-Chuo cruise terminal to Aomori Station.
- Coming back
- The same ~5 minutes; be at the ship an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-01-28, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- The guide orders for you at small places locals use, with one dish and one drink at each of three venues.
- The site's own plans point to it for Nebuta-season late stays, when the town is out.
- A small group of two to four; 7 reviews average 5.0.
Sociable travellers on an evening or overnight call.
Only 7 reviews so far. Busy nights may mean two bars instead of three. The operator cannot guarantee allergen-free food or dietary requests. Extra food and drink cost more, and you get yourself to the station.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Aomori
Princess Cruises prices from its public Aomori excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Izakaya & Bar Hopping Tour Around Aomori Station worth it from the Aomori cruise port?
A three-hour evening izakaya and bar walk near Aomori Station, with a dish and a drink at each stop; only for ships that stay into the night. Best for: Sociable travellers on an evening or overnight call.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 5.5 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 5 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. An evening tour, so it only works when your ship sails late or stays overnight.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Only 7 reviews so far. Busy nights may mean two bars instead of three. The operator cannot guarantee allergen-free food or dietary requests. Extra food and drink cost more, and you get yourself to the station.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at &LOVINA entrance, Aomori Station East Exit (next to Starbucks), about 5 minutes from the ship by taxi (about ¥1,100–1,400 on the meter).
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 5.5 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$164, in a group of up to 4.
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