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Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

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Walk through the retro streets of Amagasaki and enjoy famous dishes and drinks at local izakaya bars to mingle with the locals. Afterward head out to the local boat racing facility and experience the thrill of an authentic boat race.
After the race move to the Osaka Umeda Station Building underground where countless standing bars and pubs are brimming with locals. Finish your day with a toast at one of the popular izakayas frequented by the locals. Come and experience the Japanese drinking culture in depth, in the nostalgic setting of Amagasaki and Umeda.

Itinerary

Meet at the West ticket gate of the Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Railway
1
Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade
2
Shimoyama Liquor Store
*the choice of stores is subject to change
3
Boat Race Amagasaki
4
Osaka Ekimae Building

Plan

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Boat race package

From 12:00 to 17:00
・Meet at the West ticket gate of the Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Railway
・Explore the Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade
・Enjoy a drink at a local izakaya
・Boat race experience
・Have a drink at the Umeda Izakaya area to conclude the tour

<Tour fee per person is subject to change based on number of participants>
2 participants: 26,500 JPY per person (incl. tax)
3 participants: 22,500 JPY per person (incl. tax)
4 participants: 20,625 JPY per person (incl. tax)
5 participants: 19,600 JPY per person (incl. tax)
6 participants: 19,250 JPY per person (incl. tax)

19,250JPY~
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Boat race package (short version)

From 12:00 to 15:00
・Meet at the ticket gate of the Amagasaki Center Pool Mae Station on the Hanshin Railway
・Boat race experience
・Have a drink at a local izakaya in the Amagasaki area to conclude the tour

<Tour fee per person is subject to change based on number of participants>
2 participants: 19,800 JPY per person (incl. tax)
3 participants: 17,500 JPY per person (incl. tax)
4 participants: 16,250 JPY per person (incl. tax)
5 participants: 15,600 JPY per person (incl. tax)
6 participants: 15,250 JPY per person (incl. tax)

15,250JPY~
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Highlights

・See an actual boat race
・Experience the Amagasaki drinking culture at local standing pubs in a retro shopping arcade
・Entrust yourself into the capable hands of your expert guide
・Dive deep into the izakaya area around Umeda, where mostly locals go
・Enjoy the nostalgic vibe of Amagasaki and Umeda in one go

What's Included

Experience fee (including a one-time 500 JPY bet), light meal free, guide fee (English option available)

Experience details

Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Enjoy a couple of drinks and mingle with the staff and locals alike, at the locally popular standing bars of the Showa Era retro Amagasaki Shopping Arcade. Afterward head out to the local boat race course and experience the thrill of boat racing. Conclude the tour with a toast in the Osaka Umeda Station area, where countless standing bars and izakayas loved by the locals can be found. Come and experience the Japanese drinking culture at Amagasaki and Umeda.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

The beginning of a deep downtown experience

Amagasaki is a city of history, famous for its downtown atmosphere and a diverse food culture. A professional guide will take you around for a day.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade

The liveliest shopping arcade in the Amagasaki City.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Amagasaki Ebisu, the local divine guardian shrine.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Experience the local standing drinking culture in Amagasaki's retro shopping streets.

After you have explored the nostalgic Show Era shopping arcade, stop by at one of the local standing bars. Enjoy local specialities and lunchtime drinks in the atmospheric restaurant while mingling with local regulars and the staff.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Enjoy mingling with the staff and the locals.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Shimoyama is renowned for seasonal delicacies
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Boat race experience

Enjoy watching the races as your expert guide explains all there is to know about the boat racing culture. The experience is safe and enjoyable even for complete beginners.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

A powerful sense of speed

The power of the boats speeding at 80 km/h on the water is quite impressive. A single turn, a single moment can decide victory or defeat so you can't take your eyes off for even a moment.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Your guide will explain the rules and betting methods in an easy-to-understand manner, so even complete beginners can join in without a worry.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Spice things up with a little bet and enjoy the boat racing experience to the fullest!
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼A beautiful moment of joy and sorrow
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Off to Umeda for a deep dive into the local izakayas

As the last stop of the tour, head out to the Osaka Umeda Station area
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Have a toast in the area where the locals go

Finish the day with a walks around the area with countless popular pubs and bars, loved by the local office workers and businessmen. Enjoy the nostalgia Showa atmosphere as you mingle with the locals and staff alike.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
▼Enjoy the famous takoyaki of Osaka at the Takoyaki Bar Shinya
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience
*The store selection is subject to change.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Enjoy the simple pleasures of the Showa Era at Amagasaki and Umeda

Take a deep dive into the retro pastimes of Showa Era, including old nostalgic shopping arcades, exciting boat races and the lively izakayas of Amagasaki and Umeda. Enjoy a day of excitement, old-school Japanese style.
Amagasaki Retro Tour: Showa era-style bar & boat race experience

Meeting Place

Important information

・You must be at least 20 years old to be able to purchase a boat race ticket.
・The experience may be cancelled due to weather, in which case we will contact you.
・The selection of bars and restaurants is subject to change due to e.g. availability.
・You must be at least 20 years old to be able to consume alcoholic beverages in accordance with Japanese law. Participants younger than 20 years will be offered non-alcoholic beverages instead.

Cancellation Policy

  • Category
    Cancellation fee
  • In the event of cancellation on or after the 20th day (10th day in the case of a one-day trip) counting back from the day before the starting date of the tour
    20% of the tour price
  • In the event of cancellation on or after the 7th day counting back from the day before the starting date of the tour
    30% of the tour price
  • In the event of cancellation on the day before the starting date of the tour
    40% of the tour price
  • In the event of cancellation on the day of the tour
    50% of the tour price
  • In the event of cancellation after the day of the tour or in a no-show without prior contact
    100% of the tour price

Checklist

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Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Kita Ward, Nakazaki-cho 2-cho-me 1-4 Shimano Bld 7th floor
TEL:050-5497-4429
Travel Service Supervisor:尾瀬雅文
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