Aomori Japan Cruise Port: Shore Excursion or Explore on Your Own?
Should you book an Aomori shore excursion or explore the cruise port on your own? In this video, I share my experience on a full-day Aomori shore excursion in Northern Japan and what I learned about both options. Subscribe for cruise ports, shore excursions, and real travel experiences to help you plan with confidence. 👉 https://bit.ly/3EGWMhU We visited sights outside the port area, including Takayama Inari Shrine, Fujimi Lake Park during cherry blossom season, and the Shakoan Memorial Museum. Later, when one scheduled stop was unexpectedly closed, I had time to explore downtown Aomori on my own—and unexpectedly came across dancing and a lively local festival atmosphere. I’ll show you what the organized excursion offered, what you can experience independently near the Aomori cruise port, and the pros and cons I found along the way so you can decide which option might work best for your day in port. ======================================= Helpful Travel Resources: ( I use these, as well!): Some private day tours in Aomori/ HIrosaki Castle are priced for a group, which means if several cruise passengers share the vehicle the cost per person can be much lower. Check out Viator: https://viator.tpo.mx/cYiZ2n31 Stay connected when traveling internationally Airalo eSIM – 15% off for new customers https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6112206/2071037/15608 Airalo eSIM – 10% off for existing customers https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6112206/2071038/15608 Travel Medical Insurance I Use I rely on SafetyWing travel medical insurance when I travel internationally, especially when traveling solo. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4iG6a5d More cruise tips and travel guides Website: https://bonvoyagecruisetravel.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/bonvoyage1 _ Business inquiries: bonsvoyage1@gmail.com ======================================= Chapters: 0:00 Aomori Cruise Excursion Intro & What Happened 0:45 Aomori Shore Excursion Overview (Full Day Tour) 1:40 What Went Wrong at the Fish Market 2:25 What I Did Instead (Unexpected Experience) 3:05 Aomori Cruise Port & DIY Options Explained 4:00 What I Learned from This Excursion 4:40 Guest Services Refund & What To Do 5:30 Takayama Inari Shrine Experience 6:40 Fujimi Lake Park & Cherry Blossoms 7:45 Shakoan Memorial Museum Visit 8:30 Downtown Aomori & Festival Atmosphere 9:15 Aomori Highlights & Local Experience 9:55 Tour vs DIY in Aomori (Viator Tips) 10:40 Final Thoughts: Is This Excursion Worth It? 11:05 Watch Hakodate Cherry Blossoms Next + Closing Hi, I’m Bonnie. After more than 55 cruises and travel to over 78 countries, I share cruise ports, destination guides, and travel tips to help you feel confident exploring the world. #Aomori #JapanCruise #ShoreExcursion #CruiseTips #JapanTravel #CruisePorts #CherryBlossoms #TravelJapan #CruiseExcursion ⚠️ Disclaimer Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel!