By Request（Except Mondays）

Nightlife & Tradition: Hachinohe Yokocho Izakaya Experience（AOMORI)

Eat & drink like a local down the alleyways of Hachinohe

Tour Duration
３hours
Starting From
22,000yen
Tour Availability
By Request（Except Mondays）
Size
2~4 persons

Highlights

Hands-on Food Culture Experience: enjoy Nanbu senbei in lots of fun ways—from traditional styles to senbei pizza—and taste local mackerel dishes with regional sake or cocktails.
Local History & Alley Culture Guided night walk through yokocho alleys with stories of Hachinohe’s festivals and cultural heritage.
Atmosphere & Encounters Meet local shop owners, enjoy warm hospitality, and feel the authentic Hachinohe nightlife vibe.

This 3-hour guided evening tour takes you deep into the heart of Hachinohe’s yokocho alley culture.

At the first stop, try arranging small dishes on Nanbu senbei (traditional wheat crackers) as edible plates.
At the second, experience breaking senbei into soup, enjoy Senbei Pizza, local mackerel dishes, and regional sake.
Finally, visit a long-established bar to sip a local cocktail and feel the retro nightlife atmosphere.

Along the way, a local guide shares stories about the city’s history, festivals, and unique alleyway culture.

This tour offers a rare chance to enjoy food, culture, and human connection all at once in Hachinohe

OUTLINE

18:00 Meeting Point

Gather at Hachinohe Portal Museum “Hacchi”. Tour briefing and introductions.
18:05 Night Walk ①

Stroll through Mikamachi → Yōkamachi → Jūhachinichi-machi, learning about local history and sake breweries.
18:10–18:50 Stop ①: Enya Shofuku
- Experience plating small dishes on Nanbu senbei (traditional wheat crackers)
- Enjoy 5 side dishes + 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
18:50 Night Walk ②

Explore alleyways with stories of the Hachinohe Sansha Festival and local cultural spots.
19:00–20:00 Stop ②: Rapuraza-tei
- Try the “Benz Crack” experience with Hachinohe senbei-jiru soup
- Taste senbei pizza, mackerel dishes, and local sake (includes 1 drink)
20:00 Night Walk ③

Learn about the history and atmosphere of Hachinohe’s yokocho alley culture.
20:10–20:50 Stop ③: Prince Bar
- Enjoy a local cocktail + snack
- Take a commemorative photo under the bar’s signboard
20:50 Tour Ends

Free time to explore the yokocho area. Optional guidance for those who wish to continue bar-hopping.

What’s Included

- Walking tour of alleyways.
- Visit to three different izakayas of different styles, enjoying one drink and some plates of local cuisine at each.
- English speaking guide to teach you the tips and tricks of navigating a local izakaya!
- Insurance

Not included

- Any additional dishes and drinks.
- Anything not included in the above 'included' list

MEETING PLACE

TOUR COURSE

18:00

Meeting Point

Gather at Hachinohe Portal Museum “Hacchi”. Tour briefing and introductions

18:05

Night Walk ①

Stroll through several yokocho alleyways such as Mikamachi, Yōkamachi, and Jūhachinichi-machi, while your guide shares stories about the local history, culture, and how the town developed.

18:10

Stop ①: Enya Shofuku

Experience “senbei plate” culture while learning the stories and history behind Nanbu senbei, a local wheat cracker.
Enjoy 5 local side dishes with 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

18:50

Night Walk ②

Explore alleyways with stories of the Hachinohe Sansha Festival and local cultural spots.

19:00

Stop ②: Rapuraza-tei

Try the “Benz Break,” a fun way to break Nanbu senbei into Hachinohe’s traditional Senbei-jiru.
Sample local dishes, including senbei pizza, mackerel, and regional sake.

20:00

Night Walk ③

Learn about the history and atmosphere of Hachinohe’s yokocho alley culture.

20:10

Stop ③: Prince Bar

Enjoy a local cocktail + snack
Take a commemorative photo under the bar’s signboard

※Prince Bar, one of Hachinohe’s most iconic bars, offers unique local cocktails in a retro, nostalgic setting. With its ceiling covered in business cards and friendly hosts, it’s the perfect place to end your night with a drink and a memorable photo.

20:50: Tour Ends

Free time to explore the yokocho area. Optional guidance for those who wish to continue bar-hopping.

TOUR DETAILS

Where: Hachinohe Portal Museum “Hacchi”.

Time: ３hours

Size: 2~4 persons

Price: 22,000yen

Sign-up Deadline: Reservations accepted up to seven days prior to tour.
※Mondays are blackout dates for reservations, and for the second Tuesday, we will arrange a comparable alternative restaurant.

Cancellation Policy: Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.
Two days prior: 20%
Day before: 30%
On the day: 100%

**The booking will be automatically cancelled if you do not arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes after the start time.** Tour guests may be mixed.