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 Aomori
Port is located on the northern-most tip of the island of Honshu, connecting
the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan through the Tsugaru Straits. The seas
are calm as they wash into Mutsu Bay, making this an ideal port.
This beautiful, picturesque spot is home to unique festivals and cultures,
and is a great cruise stop at the center of Aomori Prefecture
of 1.5 million people. The cruise port is only minutes away from the
city center on foot. There are major department stores, hotels, and
hospitals. You will receive service fit for royalty.
The port is also accessible to major railway stations, expressways, and
airports, within only thirty minutes, making it an ideal tourist destination.
It is good to call at Aomori from April to October. People arriving
in August are fortunate to be able to join the famous Nebuta Festival. |
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| Index |
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Passenger
Terminal / Public
Offices / Port-related
Organizations / Contact us
Attractions / Number
of Calling Cruise Ships / Hotels
(Popular Among Shipping Companies) / Sightseeing
Spots |
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| Passenger Terminal |
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| (1)
Name |
Shin-Chuo
Wharf |
| (2)
Location |
Yasukata, Aomori,
Aomori Prefecture |
| (3)
Nearest Station (Time Req.) |
JR Aomori Station
(10 minutes on foot) |
| (4)
Access |
Station |
JR Aomori Station
(10 minutes on foot) |
| Airport |
Aomori Airport
(30 minutes by car) |
| Shinkansen |
Tohoku Super
Express JR Hachinohe Station (Approximately 1 hour by Limited
Express from JR Aomori Station; Approximately 2 hours by car) |
| (5)
Facilities |
Facility
Overview |
NONE |
| Length |
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| Height |
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| Width |
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| Total
Floor Space |
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| (6)
Capacity |
Length |
Shin-Chuo Wharf
- 310 m, Okidate Wharf - 270 m |
| Water
Depth |
Shin-Chuo Wharf
- 10 m, Okidate Wharf - 13 m |
| Apron
Width |
20m |
| Boarding
Bridges |
NONE |
| Tidal
Range |
0.80m |
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| Service |
Content |
Note |
| Welcome
Ceremony |
At the wharf,
performances of traditional arts of Aomori will be the main
attraction, and a small gift will be presented to each passenger
going to Aomori. In addition, an exchange event is being planned
between the passengers and citizens of Aomori. |
The welcome
ceremony will be hosted by the Aomori Port Internationalization
Promotions Conference, which comprises of members from Aomori
Prefecture, Aomori City, Aomori Chamber of Commerce, and other
Citizen Groups. |
Introducing
Japanese
Culture |
Japan's
famous Nebuta Festival has been seen in such places as London
and Hawaii, and is a world famous fire festival. The rhythms
and dances resemble that of Rio's Carnival and foreigners
alike will enjoy the Japanese style samba.
Furthermore, Aomori Prefecture is home to the Japanese traditions
of the Tsugaru Jamisen, where one can listen to the melodies
of this three stringed banjo. Foreigners alike will enjoy
the melodies resonating of Japanese Jazz. |
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Tourist
Information Center,
Currency Exchange |
There are Tourist information Centers located in front of Aomori Station and at ASPAM.
Currency Exchange between JPY and USD can be done at banks
in Aomori City. |
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| Shuttle
Bus Services |
There is no
shuttle bus service; however, travel agencies in the city
can organize one for a fee. |
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City
Sightseeing for
the Crews |
There is a large
park in the vicinity of the wharf used for the passenger cruise
ship. A five minute walk from there, one will reach the city
center where there are various department stores and restaurants,
so one can easily buy a light snack or enjoy a bit of shopping.
The heart of the citizens of Aomori is found at the Fish Market,
conveniently located in front of the JR Aomori Station. If
one wants to stretch their legs, one can visit the Sannai-Maruyama
Historical Site, which is only thirty minutes away by car,
or the world renowned artist's Munakata Shiko Museum, which
is only twenty minutes away by car. |
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| (10)
Sample Port Charge Calculations |
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LOA |
Draft |
G/T |
Calling
Day |
Arrival |
Departure |
Thruster |
Water
Supply |
Type |
| Case |
(1) |
166.650m ( ft) |
6.44m ( ft) |
21,903 |
WEEKDAY |
9:00 |
24:00 |
YES(2) |
t |
OCEAN-GOING |
| (2) |
196.350m ( ft) |
6.90m ( ft) |
43,524 |
WEEKDAY |
7:00 |
18:00 |
YES(2) |
t |
| (3) |
237.980m ( ft) |
8.00m ( ft) |
60,874 |
WEEKDAY |
7:00 |
18:00 |
YES(2) |
t |
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Unit: Yen |
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Port
Entry |
Quay |
Boarding
Bridge |
Water
Supply |
Bay
Pilot |
Harbor
Pilot |
Tug
Boat |
Escort
Boat |
Line
Handling |
Misc. |
Total |
| (1) |
Base
Fee |
43,810 |
131,418 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
298,830 |
987,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
1,563,058 |
| |
Subsidy |
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|
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|
|
|
0 |
| |
New
Total |
43,810 |
131,418 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
298,830 |
987,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
1,563,058 |
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| |
Unit: Yen |
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| |
|
Port
Entry |
Quay |
Boarding
Bridge |
Water
Supply |
Bay
Pilot |
Harbor
Pilot |
Tug
Boat |
Escort
Boat |
Line
Handling |
Misc. |
Total |
| (2) |
Base
Fee |
87,050 |
195,858 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
414,060 |
1,491,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
2,289,968 |
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Subsidy |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
0 |
| |
New
Total |
87,050 |
195,858 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
414,060 |
1,491,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
2,289,968 |
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Unit: Yen |
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Port
Entry |
Quay |
Boarding
Bridge |
Water
Supply |
Bay
Pilot |
Harbor
Pilot |
Tug
Boat |
Escort
Boat |
Line
Handling |
Misc. |
Total |
| (3) |
Base
Fee |
121,750 |
273,933 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
519,270 |
1,491,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
2,507,953 |
| |
Subsidy |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
| |
New
Total |
121,750 |
273,933 |
NIL |
0 |
0 |
519,270 |
1,491,000 |
0 |
72,000 |
30,000 |
2,507,953 |
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| Public Offices |
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| Facility |
Services |
Location
(Time from the Terminal) |
Phone |
(1) Aomori Branch Customs,
Hakodate Customs,
Ministry of Finance |
Customs clearance on import/
export cargoes,
vessels and passengers
Levy and collect customs and consumption taxes on the personal
effects of passengers and crews |
1-2, 1-Chome Aoyagi,
Aomori,Japan
(5minutes by car) |
+81-17-734-0780 |
(2) Sendai Immigration
Office,
Aomori Branch,
Ministry of Justice |
Immigration/departure examination of foreign nationals
Departure and return of Japanese nationals |
3-5, 1-Chome Nagashima,
Aomori,Japan
(5minutes by car) |
+81-17-777-2939 |
(3) Sendai Quarantine
Office,
Aomori Branch
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare |
Inspections of vessels based on the Quarantine Law |
1-2, 1-Chome Aoyagi,
Aomori,Japan
(5minutes by car) |
+81-17-722-7687 |
| (4) Aomori Coast Guard
Office |
Sea rescue, ensuring the
safety of maritime traffic, search and inspection of maritime
crimes, prevent maritime disaster and monitor/control of sea
pollution |
1-2, 1-Chome Aoyagi,
Aomori,Japan
(5minutes by car) |
+81-17-734-2423 |
| (5) Harbor Police Station |
NIL |
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| (6) Aomori wide area
Fire Station |
Rescue works(fire, injury,
etc.) |
1-1, 2-Chome Nagashima,
Aomori,Japan
(10minutes by car) |
+81-17-775-0851 |
| (7) Aomori Prefectural
Central Hospitals |
26 departments including
internal medicine, pediatric surgery, orthopedic surgery,
neurosurgery (705 beds) |
1-1, 2-Chome Higashitsukurimichi,
Aomori, Japan
(15minutes by car) |
+81-17-726-8111 |
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| Port-related Organizations |
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| Type of Service |
Organization |
Address |
Contact Information |
| (1) Shipping
Information |
UNAVAILABLE |
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For further questions, please
contact with the Coast Guard or shipping agency. |
| (2) Shipping Agent |
NIPPON EXPRESS CO,LTD.
AOMORI BRANCH OFFICE |
8-9, 4-Chome Honcho,
Aomori |
TEL:+81-17-734-6126
FAX:+81-17-723-3879 |
| (3) Water Supply |
AOMORI PORT OFFICE |
5-5, 4-Chome Honcho,
Aomori |
TEL:+81-17-734-4101
FAX:+81-17-776-1263 |
| (4) Waste Disposal |
AOMORI SEISO CO,LTD |
6-5, 1-Chome Gappo,
Aomori |
TEL:+81-17-741-5501
FAX:+81-17-741-5503 |
| (5) Ship Supplies |
N/A |
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| (6) Bay Pilot |
N/A |
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| (7) Harbor Pilot |
KOUSUKE HAGIHARA |
6-39, 2-Chome Gappo,
Aomori |
TEL:+81-17-742-5026
FAX:+81-17-742-5026 |
| (8) Tugboat |
AOMORI PORT OFFICE |
Same as per item No.3 |
Same as per item No.3 |
(9) Ship
Repair and
Dockyards |
KITAHAMA ZOSEN TEKKO CO,LTD. |
1-16, 2-Chome Gappo,
Aomori |
TEL:+81-17-742-3426
FAX:+81-17-743-0675 |
| Available at above yard,but
small repair only |
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Attractions |
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- The four seasons of
Aomori overflow with nature and beauty.
- Aomori is home to the oldest recorded civilization of Japan, dating
back 5500 years ago to the Jomon Period, as seen at the Sannai-Maruyama
Historical Site.
- The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom, can be found at the
famous Hirosaki Castle during the Cherry Blossom Festival in late April.
- Home to the largest virgin beech tree forest, the Shirakami-Sanchi
World Natural Heritage Site accentuates the beauty of nature over time.
- The four seasons of Japan are seen in the beauty of the Towada-Hachimantai
National Park.
- One of the three sacred spots of Japan is found at the famous Mt. Osore
on the Shimokita Peninsula.
- The Nebuta Festival, one of the world's great fire festivals, is celebrated
in early August, with a fireworks extravaganza on land and at sea.
Aomori not only overflows with nature and beauty, but is also home to
a rich and delicious food culture. The largest producer of apples in Japan,
Aomori is synonymous with quality and abundance, throughout the year.
Mutsu Bay is also the home of the famous scallops which are cultivated
here. - Aomori offers an abundance of delicacies.
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Hirosaki Castle and Cherry Blossoms |
Nebuta Festival |
Towada Hachimantai National Park "Lake Towada" |
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| Number of Calling Cruise
Ships |
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| Year |
Japanese |
Foreign |
Total |
| Subtotal |
Ships |
Calls |
Subtotal |
Ships |
2008
(est.) |
5 |
Asuka II |
3 |
2 |
Amsterdam(1)
Clipper Odyssey(1) |
7 |
| Nippon Maru |
1 |
| Pacific Venus |
1 |
| 2007 |
7 |
Asuka II |
5 |
5 |
Amsterdam(1)
Clipper Odyssey(4) |
12 |
| Nippon
Maru |
1 |
| Pacific Venus |
1 |
| 2006 |
6 |
Asuka II |
3 |
7 |
Statendam
Clipper Odyssey(6) |
13 |
| Nippon Maru |
1 |
| Pacific Venus |
2 |
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| 2005 |
4 |
Asuka |
1 |
4 |
Amsterdam(1)
Clipper Odyssey(3) |
8 |
| Nippon Maru |
1 |
| Pacific Venus |
2 |
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| 2004 |
5 |
Asuka |
2 |
3 |
Clipper Odyssey |
8 |
| Nippon Maru |
2 |
| Pacific Venus |
1 |
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| 2003 |
8 |
Asuka |
4 |
3 |
Clipper
Odyssey |
11 |
| Nippon
Maru |
1 |
| Fuji Maru |
3 |
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Entry and departure together count as one call.
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| Hotels (Popular Among Shipping
Companies) |
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| Hotel |
Address |
Phone |
From Terminal |
Number of Rooms |
Notes |
| Hotel Aomori |
1-23, 1-Chome Tsutsumimachi,
Aomori |
+81-17-775-4141 |
5 minutes
by car |
155 Rooms |
Imperial Suite |
| Aomori Washington Hotel |
1-26, 2-Chome
Honcho, Aomori |
+81-17-775-7111 |
1 minute
by car
(5 minutes on foot) |
248
Rooms |
Close to the Shin-Chuo Wharf |
| Aomori Grand Hotel |
1-23, 1-Chome
Shinmachi, Aomori |
+81-17-723-1011 |
5 minutes
by car |
140
Rooms |
Imperial Suite |
| Aomori Kokusai Hotel |
6-18, 1-Chome
Shinmachi, Aomori |
+81-17-722-4321 |
5 minutes
by car |
67
Rooms |
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| Apple Palace Aomori |
1-5, 5-Chome
Honcho, Aomori |
+81-17-723-5600 |
5 minutes
by car |
54
Rooms |
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| Sightseeing Spots |
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| Place |
Attraction |
Access |
Time
Required |
Notes |
| Aomori City |
Aomori Prefecture, with
a population of 1.5 million, is home to the City of Aomori.
The capital of the prefecture, it will be the host of the
cruise and will welcome visitors with lined streets of shops
and restaurants. Just a few minutes away are the parks and
ASPAM as well as the Hakkoda-Maru Museum and railways. Such
tourist spots are just a hop, step, and jump away.
In addition, such excavation sites dating back to the Jomon
Period, about 5500 years ago, are found here, and has uncovered the culture
and lifestyles of those living in this area have been uncovered.
The Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site truly uncovers the roots
of Japan. |
Bus,
etc. |
Half
Day |
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| Hirosaki/Hirosaki Castle
and Mt. Iwaki |
In the 17th Century, the
Tsugaru Clan unified the Northern Tohoku region built the
Hirosaki Castle, which still stands intact today. Surrounding
area of the castle is a park which is open to the public.
There are over 5000 cherry blossom trees planted there, representing
the national flower. When in full blossom in late April, the
atmosphere is one that of festive, coinciding with the cherry
blossom festival. In the backdrop, one can see the famous
Mt. Iwaki, which towers over the Tsugaru Plains and has been
referred to as the "Tsugaru Fuji." |
Bus,
etc. |
Half
Day |
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| Towada/Towada-Hachimantai
National Park |
Ten mountains make up the
Hakkoda Mountain Range, which leads into the Special National
Asset and Natural Heritage, Oirase Gorge, which flows into
the Towada Area. Here the beauty of nature and foliage accentuate
the four seasons of Japan. |
Bus,
etc. |
Half
Day |
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| Shirakami/World Natural
Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi |
With over 17,000 hectares
of giant virgin beech trees, this forest has preserved many
species in this ecosystem over the centuries. Designated a
World Natural Heritage Site in 1993, by the United Nations,
the World Natural Heritage Site - Shirakami-Sanchi is an area
focused on preserving the natural culture and history of the
region. |
Bus,
etc. |
One
Day |
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| Shimokita Peninsula |
Among the major spiritual
locations of Japan such as Mt. Koya and Mt Hiei, Mt Osore
is a site which is deep in spirituality. Also located here
is Hotokegaura, cliffs that have the image of the great Buddha
imprinted on it. These two spots are among the Japan's most
spiritual sites. |
Bus,
etc. |
One
Day |
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| Akita Prefecture |
Kakunodate, sometimes referred to as Little Kyoto, is where one can find the old samurai warrior homes still intact. Other sites include Lake Tazawa, and Mt. Chokai and their nature can be enjoyed. |
Bus,
Train, etc. |
One
Day |
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| Iwate Prefecture |
The Golden Era of Japanese
culture is said to have started in the beginning of the 12th
Century and such sites as Chusonji and Konjikido found in
the Hiraizumi area and is home to various national treasures
and designated cultural heritages. Located 180 km from the
Pacific Ocean Coast, this area is full of natural beauty.
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Bus,
Train, etc. |
One
Day |
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