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.
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 Central Shopping Arcade
The liveliest shopping arcade in the Amagasaki City.
▼Amagasaki Ebisu, the local divine guardian shrine.
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.
▼Enjoy mingling with the staff and the locals.
▼Shimoyama is renowned for seasonal delicacies
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.
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.
▼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.
▼Spice things up with a little bet and enjoy the boat racing experience to the fullest!
▼A beautiful moment of joy and sorrow
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
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.
▼Enjoy the famous takoyaki of Osaka at the Takoyaki Bar Shinya
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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.