Showa era-style bar & horse race experience
Explore the Showa Era retro Amagasaki Shopping Arcade and enjoy a couple of drinks while you mingle with the staff and locals alike at the locally popular izakayas. Afterward head out to the local horse race course, place your bets and experience the thrill of horse racing, up close directly by the track. To conclude the tour we will then grab a drink at the Shin-Umeda Shokudogai Street in the Osaka Umeda 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.
Hit up the izakayas near the Sonoda Station
We will introduce you to the history and culture of Amagasaki on the way.
Experience the local Amagasaki drinking culture
Next, head to the popular local izakayas. Enjoy local specialities and lunchtime drinks in the atmospheric restaurant while mingling with local regulars and the staff.
▼Enjoy the original patented meny of Phoenix, not available anywhere else.
▼Mingling with the staff and regular patrons is one of the highlights of the tour
▼The warm and welcoming locals of Amagasaki are a true delight
Off to the horse races
A special free bus will take you directly to the horse racing track.
Experience the horse races and bet on your favorite!
Enjoy watching the races as your expert guide explains all there is to know about the horse racing and betting culture. The experience is safe and enjoyable even for complete beginners.
Powerful and dynamic
The beautiful Thoroughbred horses and their dynamism in the races are a joy to watch.
▼Finding your own horse to cheer for will make the race all the more enjoyable.
▼Your guide will explain the rules and betting methods in an easy-to-understand manner, so even those new to betting can join in without a worry.
▼Experience the unique atmosphere of a racecourse, including the excitement before the start and the frenzy before the finish.
▼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 Shin-Umeda area where locals hang out.
▼Enjoy the Showa Era drinking culture in a quirky and slightly chaotic setting of local izakayas.
▼Try the famous kushikatsu deep fried skewers at the highly popular Matsuba store
*The store selection is subject to change.
▼Stop by at the Osakaya, top pick by local businessmen
Enjoy the simple pleasures of the Showa Era at Amagasaki and Umeda
Take a deep dive into the retro pastimes of Showa Era, including standing bars and horse races and experience the culture of Japan like never before.