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Amagasaki Ebisu-jinja Shrine Amagasaki, the town with spirit, has actually rebuilt Amagasaki Castle. Yes, Amagasaki was once a castle town, and has become one once again. The castle town is place of great spirit and nostalgia, boasting welcoming shopping streets, local gourmet offerings exhibiting much hospitality, and temples in Teramachi offering much to the sightseer, boat racing full of excitement, photogenic factory scenes, and many other exciting attractions. Not to mention the cultural appeal of the richly emotional Ningyo Joruri (traditional Japanese puppetry), historical features, cultural offerings, gourmet foods, and leisure activities. Whatever strikes your fancy, Amagasaki has it! Amagasaki, the castle town, always offers something extra.

The original Amagasaki Castle was demolished during the Meiji Restoration. Following a period of rapid urbanization, the castle town underwent a complete change in appearance. However, public nostalgia for the castle was not lost, many voices were raised many times in support of a castle rebuilding project. These efforts were sadly abandoned by a lack of funds and economic downturns. However, a man born in Amagasaki who had founded a successful electronics retailer and knew the history of the castle decided that he would give back to his hometown, the city in which he founded his business. He generously invested more than one billion yen in the Amagasaki Castle main tower construction project. This man’s commitment resonated strongly among the citizens and his colleagues who had deep ties to Amagasaki. Donations were solicited through campaigns offering “one-share castle lords” and purchases of “one roof tile,” eventually raising 190 million yen toward the project. By the end of the Heisei era (2019), the curtain was raised on the magni cent main castle tower, which represented a defensive barrier for western . Amagasaki had nally achieved its dream of restoring its long-lost castle. e Original Amagasaki Castle Since 1617 Reborn 2019 New Amagasaki Castle

Amajo My Town story Why was the original Amagasaki Castle constructed? Observatory Zone

e , who had prevailed over the Toyotomi clan in the Summer in A description of Amagasaki as a castle town is 1615, took direct control of Osaka in 1619. Osaka Castle served as the political and military base of displayed in the main castle tower. Use the tablet Western . At that time, however, the various regions of Western Japan, including Chugoku, Shikoku, terminal to see how the castle town operated. and Kyushu, were under the control of formerly hostile outside daimyo until the , so From the observatory room, you can compare it became necessary to create a system to defend Osaka in the event of an emergency in Western Japan. It the castle town with the current scenery. was only natural that the Shogunate would want to consolidate Amagasaki — which was close to Osaka and had long served as a transportation hub — by appointing Shogunate insiders. So, Toda Ujikane was Introducing the new Amagasaki Castle and the original Amagasaki Castle constructed 400 years ago. chosen as rst Lord of Amagasaki Castle. Toda built Amagasaki Castle as a defensive barrier for Western Osaka. Judging from the exceptional workmanship of Amagasaki Castle, Ujikane appears to have become Once you read this, you’ll become an expert on Amagasaki Castle! a master of castle construction. is achievement contributed to his eventual appointment as a general magistrate during reconstruction of Osaka Castle. Gallery Zone The sea once extended right to the front of the castle. is gallery showcases the works of Ogihara Issei, a painter of castles who was born in Amagasaki. His deep love of castles is reected in his work, which was selected to appear on a hand towel representing one of the top 100 castles of Japan.

Impersonator Experience Zone Amajo A castle too large for a daimyo receiving story a tribute of only 50,000 of rice 〈 Former Lords of Amagasaki Castle 〉 Visitors can take a commemorative photo here. Become a princess, samurai or the Lord of Toda Ujikane is splendid castle comprised a four-story Amagasaki Castle by donning a rental costume main tower along with Sannomaru that was Aoyama Yoshinari in a space lined with tatami mats. about 3.5 times the scale of Koshien Stadium. It was as tall as an 8 or 9-story Aoyama Yoshitoshi Matsudaira Tadatsugu condominium. On a clear day, the castle was visible from as far away as Takarazuka. Aoyama Yoshimasa Matsudaira Tadatomi In fact, Hyogo Prefecture boasts only two castles with the main tower: Castle Aoyama Yoshihide Matsudaira Tadanori and Amagasaki Castle. Even though the tower foundation had been constructed, the Matsudaira Tadataka Matsudaira Tadanaga Shogunate did not permit a castle to exceed Amagasaki Castle Zone a certain height. e imposing appearance Matsudaira Tadaakira Matsudaira Tadaoki of this castle rising on the shoreline would Immerse yourself in the Amagasaki Castle Town have surely impressed all visitors. by viewing the virtual reality scene displayed on a 10-meter-wide screen. e masterful images take you on a journey back in time to Amagasaki as it was in those days. Several exhibits enable you to learn with your hands, such as feeling the Illustration of VR Theater weight of a matchlock gun and trying out a sword game. Amajo story Was Amagasaki wealthy as a castle town? No Fee Amagasaki Town Area e castle town was vast, extending to the east and west from the east side of present-day Deyashiki Station to the west side of Daimotsu Station. At the Walking Zone beginning of the Amagasaki domain efdom, the Amagasaki domain territory was roughly equivalent to the area extending from the current city of Amagasaki to the Near the entrance, castle donation nameplates coastal area of Suma-ku in . e town contained many sake breweries, and more revealing the thoughts of many are on display. than 10,000 koku (1 koku = about 180 liters) of sake were brewed here, the same Amagasaki’s introductory video highlights local volume as produced by the noted sake-producing Ikeda district in Settsu Province. history and sightseeing attractions focused on Many shermen lived in Town near the castle, and a sh market thrived in Amagasaki Castle. Be sure to take a stroll through Nakazaike Town until the Taisho era. e Amagasaki the town of Amagasaki. domain efdom was located in a region rich in ［Amagasaki Castle] commodity crops such as canola and cotton. is was 27 Kitajonai, Amagasaki 09:00–17:00 (no admission after 16:30) one of the wealthiest domain territories until the land Closed Mondays (or next day when Monday is public holiday) and extending from Hyogonotsu (currently Kobe Port) to December 29–January 2 was conscated. Admission Fee: Adults and university students: 500 yen; Senior high school and younger students: 250 yen * Artist’s illustrations

Whoopee!! Interesting Castle Stories Supporting the Establishment of the “I’ll protect this important castle!” Amagasaki Castle Japanese Red Cross Society Gasakingα Aoyama Yoshitoshi, the Third-generation Lord as a symbol of peace The large monster of Matsudaira Tadaoki, the Last Lord Amagasaki was created from the passions of Sanwa Ichiba Shopping Street. The Aoyama Yoshitoshi was the lord who best embodied the “the defensive role of the Amagasaki domain Lord Matsudaira Tadaoki quickly agreed to the establishment of Hakuaisha, the predecessor of the is castle was constructed for war, but it never actually saw battle. Amagasaki has an active civic Volunteer litter collectors shopkeepers mistakenly in the west.” He traveled to Osaka to consult with a cousin, the keeper of Osaka Castle. He retained Japanese Red Cross Society. He oered his mansion to the provisional oce, and went to Because the new castle is clearly never intended to be used for war, we life. Its residents are eager and By holding tongs designed to awakened the creature resemble a Japanese sword from the dark underworld of (secret agents of the samurai) to explore the concerns of adjacent domains such as Settsu and during the Satsuma Rebellion to provide nursing care. He became a feudal lord at a young age, and think of Amagasaki Castle as a place not intended to hurt people. We are motivated to enliven their with hilt and scabbard, our the Sanwa Ichiba Shopping Harima. He loved the main tower of Amagasaki Castle and would sometimes become emotional as was likely compelled to keep his own counsel and help society because he was responsible for his content to know that the castle is becoming a place that oers beloved town with a new volunteer litter collectors are Street, where it had slept for working to beautify our town. tens of thousands of years. he admired it in the morning. domain under his father’s supervision. He remained active aer the restoration. opportunities for learning local history. landmark. We look forward to Let’s bring litter to justice It simply kicked out the seeing you. together! shutters and emerged! © Sanwa Ichiba Shopping Street

3 4 You’ll wish you could enjoy them Custard lling Cheers! To the castle! for a hundred years. 90 yen each! (tax incl.) A flavor that Imbibe to your heart’s

content in Amagasaki. Adzuki bean lling Castle Town Amagasaki Unrened 31° 70 yen each! (tax incl.) will take you shochu is limited Amagasaki Liquor Merchants Association to 500 bottles. back in time! Sake: Amagasaki-jo; Sweet potato shochu liquor: Niman-ou Highly recommended! Amano-shizuku 《 Taiyaki 》 Highly recommended! Amano-shizuku is a sweet potato shochu The secret to its popularity is not only the liquor made by hand with traditional excellent access to nearby Hanshin Amagasaki potatoes. It is refreshing mixed Amagasaki Station but also the price. This with soda in summer, while in winter the flavor Shiroten tempura: sweet red bean cake, which has a subtle is enhanced with hot water. The sake in the 190 yen (tax incl.) sweetness, is 70 yen. Even the custard-filled Castle Commemorative Package reproduces These are Masusen ones that are popular with young people are the flavor of the 17th-century Genroku-era often purchased only 90 yen. They are in the shape of sea 《 Sakuradama 》 product made when sake was being brewed in bulk. bream, which were often landed during the on a large scale in the Amagasaki domain. It . The castle lord would have is a superb product that will be enjoyed in the bought a case if Taiyaki had existed at that shadow of the castle for years to come. This shop specializing in fish paste is very time. From 70 yen per piece (tax incl.) popular in Amagasaki. It was established 160 From left, Amagasaki-jo Sake: 180 ml for 210 years ago around the time of the Ansei era. The yen/720 ml for 1,370 yen; Amano-shizuku Sweet AMASTA AMASEN 1st Fl., which is directly Potato Shochu: 720 ml for 1,540 yen; Unrefined connected to the West Gate of Hanshin shape of the Sakuradama resembles a Freshly fried combination of two family crests — the Amano-shizuku Sweet Potato Shochu: 720 ml Amagasaki Station, 1-2-1 Kanda Naka-dori, [Seasonal limited edition] Amagasaki Obore Taiyaki “Janome” of Amagasaki Castle’s Lord Toda for 3,900 yen (All prices include tax.) 06-6412-5701 Vanilla: 190 yen (tax incl.), Matcha: 210 yen (tax incl.) clan and the “Sakura” of the Sakurai 1-9-4 Nishinaniwa-cho, Amagasaki * On sale from Golden Week to mid-October. Open daily 10:00–21:00 Matsudaira clan. Not only is this fish paste 06-6417-8901 flavorful, but when thickly sliced, it is especially http://ai-sakai.com/nimanou/ 09:00–17:00; closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays beautiful. The fried tempura featuring pike http://www.hyogosake-kouri.or.jp conger and cod surimi is irresistible. MAP 1 B-3 Note: Available at stores affiliated with the Amagasaki Liquor Merchants Association Sakuradama: 600 yen (tax incl.) in the city of Amagasaki. 4-86 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki 06-6411-0695 09:00–19:00; closed Thursdays http://www.kamaboko.net/ Did the castle lord ever MAP 1 B-2 enjoy this delicacy? A Return to the Edo Period Traditional Flavor A long-gone delicacy Castle Specialties as Souvenirs 尼崎名 物 revived through the 城 Kinjo Hinode Ame Honpo 《 Hinode Rice Syrup 》 Four avors! efforts of citizens

Many specialty products are popular in Amagasaki. Close to Amagasaki Castle, this is a quaint shop with a 100-year history. The only The souvenirs you buy while strolling our castle town are ingredient in this hand-made syrup is rice, so it is additive-free with no added sugar. Highly recommended! sure to become favorites. This renowned shop boasts comic storytellers and divas alike among its Enjoy your journey back in time to the Edo period! customers. The name, Kinjo, is an alias for Amagasaki Castle, which is also depicted on the package. Rice syrup: 1,100 yen (tax incl.) It’s even available as 1-36 Kaimei-cho, Amagasaki Spicy Japanese a candy! pepper 06-6411-0340 Dusted with bonito flakes 09:00–19:00; closed Sundays & holidays Vines boiled MAP 1 C-3 Candy: 550 yen (tax incl.) in soy sauce Experience the benefits of Amagasaki Potato (Imo) Signature Local Product a refreshing tea break. Development Council Ouri Tea Cafe & Dining Room 《 Amaimono Tsuruno Taitan》 《 Chikamatsu-no-Uta 》 An appealing selection of Amagasaki Castle souvenirs

The Amagasaki potato was cultivated in Highly recommended! the coastal area of Amagasaki from the late As for Amagasaki’s most famous celebrity, the members of the Edo period (1789–1801) to the early Showa duo “” have their fans, but we think that Scheduled to open in late March 2019 era. As part of the Lost Amagasaki Potato honor goes to Chikamatsu Monzaemon. He is the genius Revival Project, air pollution victims in playwright known as the author of Joruri and Kabuki Amagasaki have taken the lead in reviving screenplays, and his roots here in Amagasaki are deep. Maybe Amagasaki Tourist Information Center this plant since 2000. It became very he enjoyed a tea break while pursuing his artistic endeavors. popular to prepare this plant as a vine Here in the Kanroen store, Chika Tamura, a Japanese tea Located in Central Park at the exit of boiled in soy sauce. It is excellent appraiser, personally selects the finest tea leaves. Hanshin Amagasaki Station, this accompanied with rice and side dish with Chikamatsu-no-Uta: 1,296 yen (tax incl.) tourist information center sells souvenirs in addition to providing sake. 540 yen each (tax incl.) Three types 103 Calm Amagasaki, 54 Misono-cho, Amagasaki available information on the Amagasaki Castle Town, particularly Amagasaki [Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry] 06-4869-4108 10:30–LO 23:00. Closed Sundays Castle, the temples of Teramachi, 3-96 Showa-dori, Amagasaki 06-6411-2252 and days following 3 consecutive holidays Kururin Pon! and shopping streets. Offering free 08:45–17:30; closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays http://www.kanroen.com/cafe_dining.html 《 e Amagasaki Castle Gizmo》《 Amagasaki Castle hand towels》 Wi-Fi, it is an essential stop for those Only a https://www.amacci.or.jp/topics/amaimo/ * Artist’s illustration MAP 1 B-3 sightseeing in Amagasaki. 1-minute walk - MAP 1 B-3 from Hanshin MAP 1 A 3 This is an innovative craft item made only Ogihara Issei, a painter of castles and dye artist Amagasaki with paper and rubber bands. from created the images on hand towels Station Note: On sale at Oguraya Iuchi at AMASTA AMASEN These original glass bottles Knock them down, and they quickly rebound depicting Japan’s top 100 castles. Following the 1st Fl., which is directly connected to the West Gate feature a convenient filter. and flip. 500 yen (tax incl.) reconstruction project, the towel portraying of Hanshin Amagasaki Station Bottle with filter: 3,024 yen each (tax incl.) Amagasaki Castle was reintroduced onto the market after many years. 1,080 yen each (tax incl.) MAP 1 B-3

5 6 Expertise is on display in the thickness of the pork, the way the cabbage is Drizzled with soy sauce chopped, and the avor of the sauce aged for 100 years made onsite. With pork and squid: 750 yen (tax incl.) With pork, squid and soba: 750 yen (tax incl.)

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Steamed chicken: 1,000 yen (tax incl.) Asahi Honten MAP 1 B-2 Atariya MAP 3 Skewered Pork Cutlet (Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba) This restaurant specializes in carefully prepared It is not uncommon for three generations of regular fresh ingredients on skewers from local Amagasaki customers to frequent this establishment known for suppliers. The texture is light though crispy. The its skilled staff. The style here is to grill your meal kitchen serves as many as 3,000 deep-fried yourself on an iron grill, but you can also ask the staff skewers on busy days, so the chef works with to grill your dish before your eyes. The restaurant has enthusiasm and economy of movement. ample space to easily accommodate tourists, and 2-28 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki the slightly raised seating area is ideal for families. 06-6411-9297 1-22 Takeya-cho, Amagasaki Weekdays: 12:00–15:00, 16:00–22:30 06-6413-1692 Saturdays, Sundays, holidays: 12:00–22:30; 11:00–22:00; closed Mondays closed Tuesdays (closed next day if Monday is a national holiday) http://www.kushikatsu-asahi.com/

80 servings of fried rice made at once with a spade

Regular fried rice: Ramen: 950 yen (tax incl.) We recommend the 20-piece set. 850 yen (tax incl.) Daikan (Ramen) MAP 1 B-2 2,592 yen (tax incl.) Founded in 1912, this is the oldest existing Uniquely flavored with a Chinese noodle shop in Japan. It specializes -ya MAP 1 C-1 soy sauce brew that has in egg noodles made on site with a rich broth (grilled beef or pork offal) been continually from a combination of chicken and pork Grilled offal: The aroma of the grilled beef or pork offal with replenished for more bones. A topping of the uncommon jelly ear Dîp pot 320 yen (tax incl.) miso and soy sauce wafting from the storefront than 100 years. fungus makes this dish very reminiscent of From renowned shops to must-try stimulates the appetite. Enjoy a conversation with Chinese cuisine. The Amagasaki specialty, the cheerful owner and become intoxicated by the champon noodles with a special sauce, is a shops, Amagasaki offers exciting deep world of Amagasaki! Take some out as street popular choice. discoveries and fun encounters food to enjoy later. 3-29 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki Standard Fare 21 Genban Kitano-cho, Amagasaki wherever you go. 06-6411-9583 06-6412-2036 11:30–20:00; closed Wednesdays 10:00–19:00; open throughout the year http://www.daikan-honten.com/ & Learn about all Amagasaki has to offer. New Wave

The Lumber Store New Wave Sangria with fermented Special Amagasaki roast black wagyu beef: fruit made onsite: 1,058 yen (tax incl.) uraniwa 600 yen (tax incl.) coffee

GASAKI BASE Grilled lunch plate with plenty of vegetables grown on a private farm: 1,458 yen (tax incl.)

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GASAKI BASE MAP 1 A-1 Rali Pappa Cafe MAP 1 A-1 VinVinBAL Italian Dining Bar MAP 1 A-3 This shop has so many vintage items and DIY parts, it This is a popular restaurant for music lovers in Highly recommended is the steak cooked at low temperature with almost feels like a secret find. Even novices are likely to be Amagasaki. The owner serves as the representative an abundance of vegetables grown on its own farm. The taken in by the charm. A coffee shop and leather craft of the AMAFES music festival and also hosts live non-alcoholic cocktails are also substantial, so even those who shop are located adjacent to Amagasaki Kabukimono events every month. Because customers can enjoy don’t drink alcohol can enjoy a fancy beverage. The terrace Village, where various events are held. original food and sake until the wee hours, even those seating allows pets, and the excellent atmosphere is reminiscent not intending to stay long tend to linger over drinks. of a beer garden. The grilled lunch plate is also very popular. 5-2-9 Higashinaniwa-cho, Amagasaki 06-6439-7874 10:00–19:00; closed Tuesdays & Thursdays Hamamoto Bldg. 1st Fl., 5-117 Showa Minami-dori, Villa Grace Saison 1st Fl., 1-2 Kanda Kita-dori, Amagasaki http://gasakibase.com/ Amagasaki 06-6430-6886 06-6430-1277 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00; closed Mondays 18:00–03:00 next day; closed Sundays & 1st Tuesday of the month https://ralipappacafe.owst.jp/ 〈Facebook〉https://www.facebook.com/cafebar.vinvinbal/ 7 〈Instagram〉https://www.instagram.com/vinvinbal/ 8 An introduction to a valuable What’s the best way traditional industry of Amagasaki to have a good time here?

Castle Town Amagasaki

Straw matting began to be used as a Do you want to know more about Amagasaki and experience Japan more fully? buffer material when shipping sake to Edo from brewing centers such as Itami Here are some spots for those who enjoy a more active lifestyle. and Nada. Naturally it came to be used as an advertisement to distinguish the brand. The number of craftsmen is decreasing year by year, but you can make your own original barrel and tour the factory that fills orders for barrels Try your hand at collecting unique Goshuin by from across Japan.

visiting temples and shrines. DATA 2-8-25 Tsukaguchi-Honmachi, Amagasaki 06-6421-4454 MAP 5 10:00–17:00 (Reception hours: 10:00–16:00) https://www.komodaru.co.jp/ Reserve by phone or email. [email protected] Duration: 60–90 minutes; Chief Priest Fee: 5,000 yen/person Nobuyo Otagaki Draw your favorite pictures. Visit the factory and observe craftsmen Finally experience the latest cask-breaking at work. ceremony. (Open only on Friday; closed from October This shrine is known as Ama-no-Ebessan, to December) which brings prosperity to businesses and households. Every year on January 10, the Toka Ebisu Festival attracts crowds of people. The huge vermilion colored torii stands as the conspicuous symbol of The design of the Goshuin changes every month. Amagasaki. An original Goshuin booklet They look as Everyone is in paradise with two Goshuin included is 2,000 yen. in the hot spring. On the first day of each month, you can appetizing as receive a stamp for the day of worship and a seasonal stamp. real food! H C

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Take part in a bath etiquette course. Includes admission C to bath, towel rental, and beverage. We also offer customers a free skin lotion containing C hot spring water! Register for four or more people at DATA C Food samples, a unique product least 2 days in advance on the website. C Visit the web page to reserve a visit for two or invented in Japan, have become very 5-6-25 Tsukiji, Amagasaki MAP 2 C more people. Duration: 60 minutes; fee: 2,000 popular with international visitors. DATA yen/person (Closed from November to February) http://imura-sample.com/ You can try your hand at coloring 2-21-2 Doi-cho, Amagasaki H your own elaborate samples molded For more detailed information DATA 06-6411-0567 P from the real thing. This activity is [email protected] 10:00–17:00 MAP 3 3-82 Kanda Naka-dori, Amagasaki popular with children as well. We C C Prepare a popular bento sample. invite parents and children to take this Note: Registration begins on March https://houraiyu.jp/contact/ H 06-6411-3859 challenge together. 29, 2019. Duration: 120 minutes, Fee: 2,000 yen/person (Fridays only) https://www.amaebisu.com/ MAP 1 B-2

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To Rengo About 15 min About 15 min C Amagasaki Mill by bicycle from by bicycle from Recommended spots Hanshin Amagasaki Hanshin Amagasaki Take for viewing factories at night Station Station note! Kifune Vaudeville eater The bicycle route, about 11 kilometers long, is maintained as a cycling path from Hanshin Amagasaki Station to several Amagasaki attractions such as Yomogawa Ryokuchi Park, Deai Bridge, Ama Lock (Amagasaki lock gate), Amagasaki Popularly known as “the Sports Forest, and Amagasaki City Fishing Park. universal tutelary god of For more information, Amagasaki” because of its © Tetsurou Kobayashi please visit the Amagasaki Bicycle Portal. deep reverence for the Lord Night Views of Factories BOAT RACE MAP 3 Check out “Amakko Rin-Rin”! of Amagasaki Castle, this In addition to viewing these scenes with the Amagasaki shrine has served as a place naked eye, be sure to capture these Exciting races that will thrill your senses. of prayer for generations. It compelling scenes with your camera. Why not We hope you cheer for one of the local https://ama-rin.info was enshrined in Sannomaru share your best photos on a social network? racers! of Amagasaki Castle, but was moved to the present During the Edo period, Rakugo vaudeville location when the castle was theater was presented in the Kifune-jinja constructed by Toda Ujikane Shrine precincts three times a year in March, Rent a bicycle at any of 13 locations in the city and in 1617. For fans of castles, May and October. return it to any rental location. this is a must-see because DATA you can receive a Goshuin DATA stamp from Shiranami Inari- Hello Cycling started as service for sharing electrically [Hanshin Stationnet Co., Ltd.] jinja Shrine, the enshrinement 6-246 Nishi-Honmachi, Amagasaki Rent a bicycle! assisted bicycles in Amagasaki. Rental rates are 60 yen for 15 Chief Priest 044-385-9048 (customer support line) Masasuke Eda inside the former Amagasaki 06-6411-0170 minutes and 1,000 yen for 24 hours. Simply download the Castle. http://kifunesan.jp/ MAP 1 C-1 app, register, and book your rental. You can return your https://www.hanshin-stationnet.co.jp bicycle to any station displaying a Hello Cycling logo. /bicycle/index.html

Original Goshuin stamp 9 10 Hidden Culture of Amagasaki Castle Town Amagasaki

Joraku-ji Temple A temple theme park Zentsu-ji Temple

spanning a period of 400 years! Sennen-ji Temple Jo’on-ji Daikaku-ji Kanro-ji Nyorai-in Temple Temple Temple Kotoku-ji Zensho-ji Temple Ho’on-ji Temple Temple Honko-ji Temple Temple Teramachi MAP 1 C-1・2

In 1617, the construction of Amagasaki Castle resulted in the local temples scattered around the castle area being centralized into a location known as Teramachi. Some believed the distance from the town weakened the in uence of the temples. e temples were encircled by thick, high walls to serve as a form of castle defense. Currently, 11 temples are located in the 3.9-hectare area. is site includes numerous prefecture-designated and Chikamatsu Monzaemon spent his later years in Amagasaki. Exhibits that can be seen nowhere else city-designated cultural properties as well as seven important nationally designated cultural properties. e solemn appearance of this location continues to convey the image of a castle town. Chikamatsu-no-Sato MAP 4 (Chikamatsu Memorial Museum, Kosai-ji Temple and Chikamatsu Park)

Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653–1724) was a playwright active in the world of puppet Joruri (known as Bunraku) and Kabuki during the Edo period. His much-loved works contained owing and elegant musical phrases re ecting the ugliness, sadness, con ict, and absurdity of life. For fans of the playwright, Chikamatsu-no-Sato — which contains family gravesites and items associated with his life — is a must-visit attraction. [Chikamatsu Memorial Museum] 1-4-38 Kukuchi, Amagasaki 06-6491-7555 10:00–16:00; closed Wednesdays, 2nd Sunday of the month, Obon and year-end/New Year holidays Chikamatsu Park, where local residents come to relax The premises of Kosai-ji Temple contain the gravesites Admission Fee: Adults: 200 yen; Students: 150 yen; Children: 100 yen of Chikamatsu and his wife http://hccweb5.bai.ne.jp/tikamatukinenkan/

Amagasaki Teramachi Volunteer Guides Takoyaki Oka MAP 1 A-3 Kazuo Shiraga Memorial Gallery Guides are available to provide castle tours (in Japanese is shop makes takoyaki (octopus dumplings) by Known for his daring works, Kazuo Shiraga would use only) for groups of two or more. Many young visitors mixing dashi broth prepared every morning with his feet to paint a canvas on the oor while suspended have been attracted by the Goshuin stamps and sword dough and adding in octopus and green onions on ropes hung from the ceiling. Born in a kimono shop boom recently. Amagasaki is a place with a rich and deep instead of red ginger. Prices for elementary school in Amagasaki, he would use the second oor of the shop history. We want visitors to know the charm of the castle children and younger start at 100 yen for 7 pieces; for as his creative studio. He had a deep attachment to town as well as its strong industrial image. We advise older customers, prices start at 200 yen for 14 pieces. Amagasaki and donated many of his works to the city. you to reserve your guide at least two weeks in advance. ey have not raised their prices since they opened and have no plans to do so in the future (yet). Amagasaki Cultural Center 4th Fl., 2-7-16 Showa-dori, Amagasaki Tourism Bureau Amagasaki (3rd Fl., Amagasaki City Kaimei Branch) 16 Higashisakuragi-cho, Amagasaki 06-6412-4764 06-6487-0806 10:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays 06-6417-4946 10:00–18:00 (or until sold out); may close on an irregular basis Admission Fee: General admission: 200 yen; Senior high school and university Reception: 09:00–17:30; closed Saturdays, Sundays, “Tenfusei-hakutencho” (Collection of Amagasaki City) Action painting also influenced by the thrilling Danjiri (1963) MAP 1 C-2 students: 100 yen; Junior high school students and below: No charge holidays and year-end/New Year holidays Kazuo Shiraga’s powerful works are in the collections of many museums in Japan http://www.archaic.or.jp/shiraga/ and around the world

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Toka Ebisu Festival Daikaku-ji Miburikyogen Amagasaki Noh by Firelight Tomatsu Noh by Firelight Kifune Danjiri Festival Tsukiji Danjiri Festival Chikamatsu Festival (Amagasaki Ebisu-jinja Shrine) (Daikaku-ji Temple Setsubun Festival) (Daimotsu-gawa Ryokuchi Park outdoor Noh stage) (Tomatsu-jinja Shrine) (Kifune-jinja Shrine) (Hatsushima-daijingu Grand Shrine) (Chikamatsu Memorial Museum/Kosai-ji Temple) e festival is held from January Setsubun falls on February 3. In addition e Amagasaki Noh by Firelight is A performance of Tomatsu is event is held on August 1 is festival is held the day before and An event held on a Sunday in late 9 to 11 to pray for business to the custom of bean-throwing to oust held annually on May 20 at the Noh by Firelight is presented and 2. On the rst day a parade the day of Senior Citizen’s Day. e October. In addition to the gravesite prosperity and household safety. evil spirits, Miburikyogen is performed Daimotsu-gawa Ryokuchi Park on July 26 by local residents. It sets out from the south exit of Danjiri parade is held the day before; festival featuring Bunraku puppetry at It is crowded with local merchants at Daikaku-ji Temple. e temple’s outdoor Noh stage, an area has been held annually since Hanshin Amagasaki Station on the day of the festival, the two Kosai-ji Temple, the Chikamatsu Castle Town Amagasaki and worshippers seeking good collection includes the document associated with the Noh play 1980 to popularize Noh, one of with energetic taiko drumming groups of Danjiri face each other and Memorial Museum presents Bunraku fortune in the coming year. recording the ownership history of Tale Funabenkei. It is said that Minamoto Japan’s traditional performing at Kifune-jinja Shrine. On the collide in a “Yama-awase match.” theater and performances of of the Heike. It also features Bentendo no Yoshitsune set sail on the arts. second day, the two opposing Bells and drums echo throughout the traditional local Chikamatsu Ondo Hall, which is related to minstrels who Daimotsu River aer saying farewell Danjiri oats face each other and surrounding towns as participants (dance song) to honor his achievements play the biwa, a Japanese lute. to his mistress, Shizuka Gozen. collide in a “Yama-awase match.” yell their rousing signature cheer. on the anniversary of his death. 11 12 Let’s enjoy Amagasaki with an abundance of gourmet foods and culture! Lodging Post Convenience H of ce Shrine Temple C store Hospital Shopping

Hello Cycling Museum P Parking lot 22 National Route 文 Elementary school Castle Town Amagasaki Welcome! Information on Hanshin Amagasaki Sta. area accommodations

Gogobashi Line Miyako Hotel Amagasaki Amagasaki Cultural Center H C (Archaic Hall) (Miyako Hotel New Archaic) 2-7-1 Showa-dori, Amagasaki C Kazuo Shiraga FM Amagasaki GASAKI BASE（P.7） Hotel First Stay 06-6488-7777 MAP 1 A-3 H Memorial Gallery（P.12） C Amagasaki Miyako Hotel Tamae Bridge Amagasaki National Route 2 22 (Miyako Hotel New Archaic) Hotel Vischio Amagasaki Amagasaki Chamber Inadera 1-4-1 Shioe, Amagasaki of Commerce and C Amagasaki Disaster Tsukaguchi Sonoda Industry 06-6491-0002 MAP 4 Mukonoso Amagasaki Y’s Hotel Hanshin Amagasaki Prevention Center Rali Pappa Cafe（P.7） Small- and Medium-sized JR Tsukaguchi H MAP5 Central Hotel Amagasaki Ekimae Enterprises Center Shogegawa Amagasaki Plaza Hotel River Tachibana JR Amagasaki VinVinBAL（P.8） Amagasaki Central Hotel Hanshin Amagasaki MAP3 MAP1 4-30 Showa Minami-dori, Amagasaki Hanshin Relocation work scheduled for H C C H Amagasaki MAP4 completion in July 2019 06-6411-5000 MAP 1 A-2 Mukogawa Deyashiki Amagasaki Tourist Kuise Police box Information Center（P.6） Elevated pedestrian Amagasaki- Daimotsu walkway Shichifukujin （P. 5） Daikan（P.7）7 Central Centerpool- Masusen Park Mae Arcade C Y’s Hotel Hanshin Amagasaki Chuo Shotengai Shopping Street AMASTA AMASEN MAP2 2nd Fl: Pedestrian deck Amagotta Ekimae C 1st Fl: Hanshin/ Niman-ou Hankyu Bus, 1-3 Kanda Kita-dori, Amagasaki （P.6） taxi stand 06-6419-0301 MAP 1 A-3 C Amagasaki Ebisu-jinja Shrine（P.9） Asahi Honten C Amagasaki City Skewered Pork Cutlet（P. 8） Umeda/Namba → Hanshin Amagasaki Station Toyoko Inn Hanshin Amagasaki Ekimae H Taxi Amagasaki Brick Warehouses 19 Misono-cho, Amagasaki Sanwa Ichiba stand (Former Amagasaki Power Station, ) 06-6416-1045 MAP 1 B-3 Shopping Street Hotel Livemax P Sanwa Hondori Oguraya Shopping Street Suncivic Amagasaki Iuchi（P. 5） Amagasaki C Amagasaki Plaza Hotel Relocation work C H scheduled for Hanshin Amagasaki completion in Ouri Tea Cafe & Amagasaki July 2019 Joraku-ji Castle Ruins Park 3-27 Kanda Kita-dori, Shin-Sanwa Zentsu-ji Temple Dining Room（P. 5） Amagasaki - Sun Road Temple 06-6430-1100 MAP 1 A 2 shopping arcade Daikaku-ji Toyoko Inn Temple Kaimeinaka Park Sennen-ji Hanshin Amagasaki Tamaebashi Line Temple Ekimae Amagasaki Kagoshima-ya（P. 8） Jo’on-ji Kanro-ji Hotel First Stay Amagasaki Temple Ho’on-ji Amagasaki City Castle Nyorai-in Temple Kotoku-ji Kinjo Hinode Central 5-16-26 Higashinaniwa-cho, Amagasaki Temple Temple Temple Kaimei Branch （P.6） Honko-ji Ame Honpo Library - C Temple 06-6401-3300 MAP 1 A 2 Kyoen-ji Temple Zensho-ji Takoyaki Oka（P.11） Temple Former Amagasaki Police Station Machine-gun strafed fence Cultural Property Collection Gallery* Sun Hotel Amagasaki Amagasaki Shinkin Bank Sakurai-jinja Shrine Amashin Museum * Closed for renovations as of 1-26 Miyauchi-cho, Amagasaki Deyashiki October 2018 ← (permanent exhibition of designated Kifune-jinja Shrine（P.9） cultural properties) 0 100m 06-6417-1300 MAP 3 Amagasaki Shinkin Bank World Piggy Bank Museum

Hotel Livemax Amagasaki 119-1 Nishi Misono-cho, Amagasaki Hanshin Amagasaki Sta. 06-6412-8001 MAP 1 B-2 southern area Hanshin Deyashiki Sta. – Amagasaki Centerpool-Mae Sta. area JR Amagasaki Sta. area Hankyu Tsukaguchi Sta. area P 5757 Central Library 文 JR Tsukaguchi 0 200m Seitoku Sta. Tsukaguchi 606606 Elementary School H JR C Daini Park Sun Hotel 4141 Takeyaso Inn BOAT RACE Takeyaso Inn H Amagasaki Kishimoto Kichiji 2-85 Miyauchi-cho, Amagasaki Chikamatsu22 P 文 Amagasaki Branch, Amagasaki（P.10） H Syouten（P.10） 06-6411-2525 MAP 3 Kobe Customs Park Small shrine at Chikamatsu-no-Sato Nishinokuchi the Kitamachi

Deyashikieki-kita Line Itami Hankyu Amagasaki Castle ruins （P.12） Park Gate Site of Ryokuchi Park Tsukaguchi Castle 4343 C 正玄寺 Route 3 Kobe Line C Shimosakabe Nakazaike Shimoda Deyashiki Sta. Elementary School Visit this website Ryokuchi Park Shogen-ji Park Atariya 文 Temple Amagasaki- （P.8） for more information Centerpool- Myoryu-ji Houraiyu Ushio Temple （P.10） Elementary School on accommodations. Mae Sta. 文 341341 Amagasaki Q’s Mall Hotel Vischio https://kansai-tourism-amagasaki.jp （P.10） Shioe Amagasaki Imura Sample Ryokuyu Park H Hankyu Tsukaguchi Sta. 0 100m Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line 0 100m JR Amagasaki Sta. 0 100m JR Tokaido Main Line

13 14 Amagasaki — It’s close enough to visit! Only 5 minutes from Osaka, and 14 minutes from Osaka Namba The city of Amagasaki is convenient to Umeda, Namba and central Osaka, and it’s easy to reach from the popular Universal City theme park and Kansai International Airport. It’s also an ideal base for touring Kansai highlights such as Himeji, and and enjoying all that Amagasaki has to offer. We invite you to enjoy the convenience of Amagasaki.

Kobe Electric Railway Tanigami Arimaonsen For Kinosakionsen

Suzurandai Arimaguchi Takarazuka Hankyu Takarazuka Line Kawaramachi Kyoto JR Fukuchiyama Line Hokushinkyuko JR 35 min Railway Hotarugaike Hankyu Senri-chuo Imazu Line Itami Osaka International Hankyu Airport Itami Line Osaka Shin- Sanyo 30 min Monorail Kobe

Shin- Nishinomiya- Osaka Kosoku- kitaguchi Tsukaguchi Kadoma-shi

Kobe Hankyu Kyoto Line Hankyu Kobe Line Shinkaichi Himeji Nishi-Akashi JR Hankyu Amagasaki Juso Umeda 56 min Motomachi Sannomiya JR Kobe Line 16 min Osaka

Sanyo Electric Railway Imazu Hanshin Hanshin Umeda 5 min Kintetsu Kyoto Line Amagasaki Hanshin JR Osaka 10 min by bus Loop Line Port Liner Namba Line to either station Midosuji Line Line Main Line/Kansai Nara JR JR Tozai Line

Nishi-Kujo Kintetsu Nara Line Namba Nara Rokko Island Universal-City Tsuruhashi 51 min Akashi Kaikyo 14 min Bridge

Port Island Limousine bus Tennoji

High-speed ferry Kobe Kansai ⇄ International Airport Airport Kansai Nankai JR Line JR Bay Shuttle about 30 min International Nankai Airport Line Airport 33 min Hineno 52 min Rinku-town JR Hashimoto Awaji Island Wakayama

Wakayamako Wakayamashi For Koyasan ↓

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Published by the Amagasaki Tourism Bureau with the cooperation of the city of Amagasaki, Japan