Eat · By trainShizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho)

Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho)
Photo: 小野寺徳久 / Google
From the pier
~11 min train + 5 min walk
Cost
Skewers from ~¥100 each
Hours
Mostly late afternoon–evening
Closed
Varies by stall
English
Point-and-order
Reservation
Not needed

Shizuoka’s own dark-broth oden — skewered ingredients in a rich stock, dusted with fish powder and aonori — served at cramped, atmospheric stalls in Aoba Yokocho near Shizuoka Station. Timing caveat: most stalls open late afternoon, so this only fits calls with an evening departure. Check your all-aboard time first.

Where it is & how to get there

From Hinode Pier: ~11 min train + 5 min walk. Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.

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Questions about Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho)

How do I get to Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) from Shimizu cruise port?

Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) is ~11 min train + 5 min walk from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.

Is Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) open when my ship is in port?

Opening: Mostly late afternoon–evening. Note: Varies by stall. Cruise ships call on fixed days, so check the closed days above against your call date before you plan around it.

How much does Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) cost?

Skewers from ~¥100 each. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.

Is Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) a good rainy-day option in Shimizu?

Yes — Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho) works even in poor weather, which matters here because Mt. Fuji is only clearly visible about 3–4 days out of 10.

The one rule

Be back on board at least 60 minutes before departure. Every itinerary on this site is designed around your all-aboard time, not around opening hours.

Will you see Fuji?

Mt. Fuji is clearly visible roughly 3–4 days out of 10, best in early morning. Check the official live camera before you commit to a view-based plan — and see our Plan B.

Ship schedule

See which cruises call at Shimizu in 2026, and when — times verified against the official port schedule. Note: if your ship docks at Okitsu Pier, walking out is not permitted — plan transport ahead.