Enjoy a Private Onsen Bath

The natural waters are from an alkaline hot spring 700 meters below ground have a great moisturizing effect on the skin. If taking a bath with strangers puts you off, you can avail of the reasonably priced private bathing option.

Precautions

○Reserve via E-mail or telephone. (Japanese or English.)

○Please include your desired date, number of participants, and contact details (mobile tel. no. 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 selected date.

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.

Amagasaki Boat Races

The Amagasaki Boat Races are a form of public gambling in Japan, and consist of 6 boats performing 3 laps per race. You can choose to bet on who will be the winner, or who will come 1st, 2nd and 3rd for even higher dividends. Bets are placed in units of \100, and all you have to do is select your favorites on a betting card. There are 12 races per day, and demonstration races are performed beforehand, allowing you to try and pick out the strongest contestants from the way they handle their boats and the roar of their engines. The races are managed by the cities of Amagasaki and Itami, with all proceeds going towards public projects. There are also locally run food stalls within the area, selling a variety of tasty treats.

199-1 Suimei-cho, Amagasaki     ☎06-6419-3181

Amagasaki Sports Forest

A multi-purpose sports facility that features an indoor pool and fitness equipment, as well as a ground golf (similar to miniature golf) course. In the summer you can take a dip in the outdoor pool “Amalago”, and enjoy the River Ride waterslide — which is 13 meters tall and 109 meters in length — as well as the wave pool. Water depth is less than 1 meter, making it safe even for small children. An ice skating rink is open from October through to May, with skates sized between 15cm & 30cm available for rent.

43 Ougimachi, Amagasaki     ☎06-6412-1655

Pool   9:00–17:30 (Mid July–Start of September)

Entry Fee: Adults ¥1300, Middle/High School ¥1800, Elementary ¥1700

Ice Skating   10:00–19:00 (October 1st–Start of May)

Entry Fee: Adults ¥1200, Middle/High School ¥800, Elementary ¥600

Experience the passion of Ama at these local festivals!

Ama’s festivals, held yearly at the local shrines,

are a great way to experience Japan.

Understanding the spirit of Japan through dance

Mukogawa Bon Festival Dance

Every year in August, parks and other open spaces throughout Japan are filled with music as Bon festival dances are held throughout Japan. The dance sees young and old alike don Yukata — a type of summer kimono — to dance to a particular rhythm known as “ondo”. This spectacle is perfect for experiencing Japanese culture, with Amagasaki’s largest Bon dance being held between August 23 and 25 at Mukogawa Kasenjiki Park (close to the east exit of Hanshin Mukogawa station). Festivities are held between 18:30–22:00. Why not join in and experience the real Japan?