Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho | Location, atmosphere and visiting tips

Basics

Location: Hachinohe, Aomori
Type: Yokocho (bar alleys)
Address: 青森県八戸市六日町・三日町（三日町と六日町の間）

Good to know before you go

About 26 shops (per Mapple).
Many small counter-style shops suit solo visitors; hopping between two or three is the norm.
Mostly open in the evening; hours and closing days vary by shop.

The position is approximate.

You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Opening days, fees and booking details may change. Check the official site for the latest information before you visit.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

The Hachinohe Shuzo shop and brewery frontage

Sake

Checked against official sources

Hachinohe Shuzo Brewery Tour (Mutsu Hassen)

Hachinohe, Aomori

A roughly 40-minute tour of the brewery's working floor and process in Taisho-era buildings designated as registered tangible cultural properties, with tasting included.

Booking: Check the official site

Sake

Checked against official sources

Momokawa Sake Brewery Tour

Oirase, Aomori

A guided tour of Momokawa's brewery along its viewing corridor, with a look at the giant sugidama cedar ball and a tasting.

Booking: Reservation required

Photos

Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho: alley — Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho (Hachinohe, Aomori)
Photo: 七厩拓 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho: street scene — Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho (Hachinohe, Aomori)
Photo: 七厩拓 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

What is Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho?

Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho (Hachinohe, Aomori) is a Yokocho (bar alleys). A yatai village between Mikkamachi and Mutsukamachi, the newest of Hachinohe's eight yokocho, opened with the 2002 Shinkansen extension; 26 stalls of about one tsubo each.

Where is Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho?

It is in Hachinohe, Aomori. The address is 青森県八戸市六日町・三日町（三日町と六日町の間）.

What should I know before visiting Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho?

About 26 shops (per Mapple). Many small counter-style shops suit solo visitors; hopping between two or three is the norm. Mostly open in the evening; hours and closing days vary by shop.

Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho?

Within about 30 km: Hachinohe Shuzo Brewery Tour (Mutsu Hassen) (about 3 km), Momokawa Sake Brewery Tour (about 11 km).

What should I keep in mind before drinking?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.

Information sources

Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.

Checked 2026-10-27

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