Become a Shinto Miko (Shrine Maiden)

Want to experience traditional Japanese culture at a Shinto Shrine? The chief Shinto Priest at Amagasaki’s Shinto Shrine to Ebisu (deity of business prosperity) shares about the shrine and aspects treasured by the people of Japan.

Precautions

○Reserve online via the contact form in Japanese or English.

○Please include your desired date, number of participants, and contact details (mobile phone number, etc.) for a representative of your group.

○Your reservation will be completed when you receive a response by email; this email acts as proof of reservation for date indicated.

○Reservations may not be available during periods of high congestion at the Shrine.

○Content of this program is subject to change when deemed necessary by the Shrine officials or chief priest.

○Early reservations recommended

Down-to-earth local restaurants

If you’re going out for dinner with friends or family, why not try

one of these famous, cheap restaurants as selected by the Amagasaki family?

Daikan Honten

In operation for 103 years, this restaurant is thought to be the oldest operating Chinese noodle restaurant in Japan. Famous for its soy sauce, rich soups made from chicken and pork bones, and its delicious homemade egg noodles, this restaurant provides all of its guests with a special experience. We recommend the special fried rice set meal. Chinese and Korean language menus available.

3-29 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki    ☎06-6411-9583

11:30–21:00, closed Wednesdays (Open public holidays but closed following day)

Food that’s perfect for eating on the go, or for an evening snack!

The phrase “There’s always more room for snacks” is a universal phenomenon!

Why not try these gourmet snacks you can eat on the go?

Loriant Crêpe

A popular crepe store that has been operating for over 30 years. Their most popular offering are their chocolate crepes, but more than 100 varieties are on offer. Cooked to order, the combination of their freshly made crepes and whipped cream is to die for. English menu also available.

5-181 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki     ☎06-6411-2998

10:30–20:00, closed Thursdays

You’ll find fun throughout Amagasaki!

Since you’ve come all the way to Amagasaki, we hope you’ll experience all the fun we have to offer.

To help those who may be short on time, we’ve included estimated times for all the activities we introduce here.

World Moneybox Museum

The World Moneybox Museum is run by the Amagasaki Shinkin Bank, and houses a collection of moneyboxes from around the world. The museum building itself was completed in the 1930s, and was originally the second bank building, still containing the original bank vault. The building has been featured on a number of TV shows, and was originally opened as a museum in 1984, featuring 600 items that were collected by an employee. Currently it houses over 13000 items from 62 countries around the world, and continues to expand its collection.

3-93 Nishi-Honmachi Kita-dori    ☎06-6413-1163

10:00–16:00, Closed Mondays/Public holidays(Open if public holiday falls on a weekend)

Free Entry