--- title: "Aomori Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori description: "Gateway to Japan's northern festival of fire" --- # Aomori ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Gateway to Japan's northern festival of fire" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 52 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (16 sailings), Aug (12 sailings), Nov (7 sailings) ## About Aomori Aomori is the northernmost prefectural capital on Honshu, set against Mutsu Bay. The city is known for its apple orchards and the Nebuta Festival, whose giant illuminated floats have influenced the local architecture. The cruise terminal is in the city centre, making it walkable. The A-shaped ASPAM building has an observation deck with views over the harbour and skyline. The Sannai-Maruyama Jomon Site, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site, has reconstructed pit dwellings and artifacts from Japan's prehistoric past. The Nebuta Museum WA-RASSE, near the terminal, shows the festival's massive floats year-round. At the Aomori Gyosai Center, you can build your own seafood rice bowl by selecting toppings like tuna, scallops, and sea urchin. Aomori is famous for its apples, which appear in everything from fresh juice to pastries. The Hakkoda Mountains and Lake Towada are reachable for day trips. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 40.8477, 140.7224 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Aomori/@40.84766,140.72244,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Aomori&ll=40.84766,140.72244&z=13) ## Things to Do in Aomori Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e5e8b083-85b2-4787-90c4-eed2a96d001e.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (34) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ139 | Viator | | [Aomori: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ca68164a-5f4e-48e1-bdf6-cc36f100dca1.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (13) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ173 | Viator | | [Private walking tours in Aomori](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d6d08a1a-6209-4508-a7f0-e16b6e832055.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (13) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ48 | Viator | | [Aomori NEBUTA Festival, Reserved Seats & Original Goodis or Bento](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/630245e6-0bd0-4bb7-a5f0-5d6ef4d80339.md?via=markdown) | 4.6โ˜… (11) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ43 | Viator | | [Izakaya & Bar Hopping Tour Around Aomori Station](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f3531b9c-33e0-4771-8d0b-34d78224d2f0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (7) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ146 | Viator | | [Takayama Inari Shrine & Tsurunomai-hashi bridge Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/389c9120-58ef-4bc9-b4a6-383f20ebd23d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (9) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ239 | Viator | | [Aomori Private Customizable 6-Hour Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6cc12b07-5d59-4b98-87a9-915cfc97d5bc.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (8) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ250 | Viator | | [Private Aomori Shore Excursion Hirosaki Castle and Apple Hill](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ab858be9-3388-4f02-93b0-ed0d3c26eb8f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (8) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ562 | Viator | | [Half-day JOMON World Cultural Heritage Sites Tour in Aomori City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8c921376-09bc-4c15-bc7c-410a2156b782.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (5) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ202 | Viator | | [Private Car Tour of Aomori Golden Route](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/00876937-228a-4120-ac04-a9a861d28b38.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ658 | Viator | | [Aomori: Private Omakase Sushi from Four Seas, Translator Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1cc130ab-cead-4445-a2cf-2541a0036b4a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ173 | Viator | | [Full-Day Jomon World Heritage Site Tour in Northern Tsugaru Area](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/57616bcb-6ac0-4e0b-ad04-e405ab123d08.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ248 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate.md): 57 nm - [Akita](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/akita.md): 73 nm - [Muroran](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/muroran.md): 90 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-busan-nagasaki-aomori~PCL-DI-20280604-8.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ973 per person (โ‚ฌ1,946 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Diamond Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/diamond-princess.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2028-06-04 - **Itinerary:** Samurai Shrines โ€“ Busan, Nagasaki & Aomori ## Featured Cruises from Aomori Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lacquer & Tide โ€“ Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,028 | | [Shogun's Perimeter โ€“ Busan, Hiroshima & Kanazawa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shogun-s-perimeter-busan-hiroshima-kanazawa~PCL-SA-20270329-23.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-29 | 23 | โ‚ฌ3,736 | | [Samurai Shrines โ€“ Hiroshima, Busan & Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-hiroshima-busan-hakodate~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md) | Westerdam | Holland America Line | 2027-03-28 | 14 | โ‚ฌ2,554 | ## Browse Cruises - 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