[Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture] Introducing 5 "Senbero" style izakaya and standing bars that are lined up in front of Aomori Station!

In early August 2023, Aomori City will become lively with the return of the long-awaited Nebuta Festival , which was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Aomori City is a port town located at the far end of the vast Mutsu Bay and is the prefectural capital with a population of approximately 270,000 people.

It was once a hub for people and logistics between Hokkaido and Seikan Ferry, and was also the terminal (departure) station for the night train and Blue Train from Ueno.

downtown areas in the city: the traditional Honmachi (Yanagimachi) area , which is far from the station, and Shinmachi, which extends east from Aomori Station , but many bars where you can enjoy Senbero are concentrated in the Shinmachi area.

In this article, we will introduce ``Senbero'' bars, which are full of character, including long-established izakayas in front of the station and standing bars where you can casually stop by for a quick drink.

What is the definition of “senbero”?

The word originally referred to a bar where you could get very drunk for 1,000 yen, but now it has come to mean a bar where you can get 2 to 3 drinks and snacks for 1,000 yen.

In this article, we have defined the criteria for certification as a "Senbero" bar as follows.

  • You can order two glasses of alcohol (type and quantity are free) and one snack in addition to the appetizer and drink it for less than 1,000 yen.
  • Set prices such as "Senbero Set" are available for less than 1,000 yen.
  • Family restaurants where you can eat rice crackers are not eligible.

We also introduce sets that cost less than 1,500 yen as "high-priced rice crackers," but we appreciate your understanding.

Please note that most of the prices listed in the article include tax and are as of the end of September 2023.

``Senbero'' Izakaya located in front of the station with a Showa era atmosphere

Aomori Station

In front of Aomori Station, there is a long-established bar called Senbero, which is full of Showa-era flavor and is probably crowded with customers who stopped by to kill time while waiting for trains during the heyday of railway transportation.

Idobata

Recommended snacks are:"Motsu stew" (470 yen) is full of soy sauce-flavored, soft, and melty offal stew.or,Kushiyaki served with homemade garlic miso (110-180 yen)is.

The most cost-effective alcohol option is a cup of sake (330 yen), and there are various types of high-quality shochu for 330 to 410 yen, and you can also keep a bottle of shochu or whiskey.

Idobata Ekimae store <Information>

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I don't want to eat an izakaya

The second floor of ``Onai Restaurant'', located in the Shinmachi shopping district extending from Aomori Station, will open as an izakaya from 5pm, and you can also enjoy the food from the restaurant as a snack.

restaurant's“Grilled scallops with miso” is a specialty dish.It's a little pricey at 900 yen, but it has plenty of scallops and vegetables wrapped in egg and topped with sea urchin, making it a hearty meal on its own. Fresh seafood sashimi from Mutsu Bay is cheap and delicious, such as abalone sashimi for 600 yen. More than 10 types of reasonably priced snacks available for 300 yen each for those who are particular about "Senbero"It has been.

Izakaya Osai <Information>

  • Store name: Izakaya Osai
  • Location: 2F Restaurant Oshinai, 1-1-17 Shinmachi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
  • Phone number: 017-722-6834
  • Business hours: Tuesday - Sunday 17:00 - 19:00
  • Closed: Monday
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A unique standing bar in Shinmachi

Aomori Station Shinmachi Shopping Street

In response to the recent ``Senbero'' boom in Shinmachi, an increasing number of new standing bars and liquor stores have started selling Kaku-uchi bars, and you can enjoy delicious local Aomori sake at ``Senbero.''

Here we will introduce three particularly recommended standing bars.

Shinkai store

It is said to be the most popular standing bar in Aomori City, with a stew with lots of offal priced at 350 yen, a small bowl with 3 types of Aomori seafood delicacies priced at 400 yen, and oden with each topping for 100 to 150 yen. There are plenty of cheap and delicious snacks

The Hoppy Set (400 yen) includes the standard Kinnomiya shochu, which is rare at a standing bar, and the sake selection includes Aomori famous Junmai sake such as Denzake, Mutsu Hassen, and Toyohashi, which are cheap at 600 yen, and draft beer is also available. It is reasonably priced at 400 yen

Thanks to the friendly nature of the proprietress, this standing bar is always full of regular customers, and is often visited by tourists, but please be aware that there is a sign inside the bar that says ``No one who is drunk will be allowed to enter.'' .

Shinkai Shoten＜Information＞

  • Store name: Shinkai Shoten
  • Location: 1-11-9 Shinmachi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
  • Phone number: 090-1156-2968
  • Business hours: Tue-Sat 13:00-22:00
  • Closed: Sundays and Mondays
  • URL: Shinkai Shoten official website
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Standing bar local sake Aspam

This ``sit-down'' standing bar is located on the first floor of ``Aomori Prefecture Tourist and Local Products Center ASPAM,'' which has an impressive pyramid-shaped triangular building in Aoumi Park facing Aomori Port.

We also have the ``Omakase Set (1,300 yen)'' where you can enjoy 4 types of local sake from Aomori, and the ``Luxury Set (1,800 yen)'' where you can enjoy 4 types of famous sake from all over the country, so if you have trouble choosing alcohol, Recommended.

Since it's a standing bar at the prefecture's tourist product center, we not only have a wide selection of local sake from Aomori Prefecture, but we also always have over 40 types of products, including famous brands of local sake from all over the country, as well as craft beer, wine, and shochu.

After enjoying the view of Mutsu Bay from the observation deck on the 13th floor of ASPAM, it's a good idea to have a drink standing while choosing a souvenir.

Standing bar Local Sake Aspam <Information>

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Jizhuan Sato

This is a corner shop started by Sato Shoten, a liquor store that sells not only Aomori but also local sake from all over Japan, as well as a wide selection of wines.You can also enjoy lunch here.

The interior of the store has a retro Showa era exterior and is spacious and clean, creating an atmosphere where even a solo female can feel at ease. The stylish ``snack plate (5 items)'' and ``drink comparison set'' with 4 types of local sake and wine to choose from cost 1,400 yen, which is a bit pricey, but you can enjoy ``Senbero'' in the cozy square corner.

Jizakean Sato＜Information＞

  • Store name: Jishuan Sato
  • Location: 1-4-4 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
  • Phone number: 017-722-3087
  • Business hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-19:00
  • Closed: Sunday
  • URL: Jishuan Sato official instagram
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summary

Since the Seikan Ferry has disappeared, the new Shinkansen that runs through Aomori City runs far from the city center, but even though the flow of people has decreased in front of Aomori Station, it is lively and the ``senbero'' culture is thriving.

In addition to the long-established izakaya in front of Aomori Station, there are also new standing bars and liquor stores that have started selling Kaku-uchi, so you can enjoy the uniqueness of each place, so why not stop by Aomori Station and enjoy a Senbero rice cracker?

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