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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Amagasaki
尼崎
Spend half a day (2–3 h) exploring Amagasaki’s waterfront mall and nearby Hanshin line stations, then continue to Osaka or Kobe.
Amagasaki is an industrial city west of Osaka with two train stations, a large shopping mall (Q’s Mall) and a Costco. Its sights are limited, so a few hours suffice before moving on to nearby attractions.
- Country
- Japan
- Local name
- 尼崎
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat), Golden Week
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥8,000–12,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a convenience store | ¥200–¥350 |
| Bento from a supermarket | ¥500–¥900 |
| JR Osaka → Amagasaki ticket | ¥560 |
| Hanshin line ride | ¥210–¥340 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KIX · Kansai International Airport
- Bus or train to Osaka Station, then JR to Amagasaki (≈45 min total).
Typical fares
- JR Osaka → Amagasaki
- about ¥560, 10 min (check)
- Hanshin line day pass
- about ¥800 for unlimited rides (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use JR Amagasaki (north) and Hanshin Amagasaki (south). Local Hanshin stops include Kuise and Daimotsu; both lines connect to Osaka and Kobe in 15–30 min.
See and do
Known for
- Q’s Mall shopping centre
- Costco wholesale store
- Hanshin and JR railway stations
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | Hanshin line from Amagasaki Hanshin to Sannomiya, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
| Osaka (Umeda/Namba) | JR or Hanshin line, 10–15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Vischio Amagasaki
- Near JR Amagasaki station; convenient for short stays.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Where is the toilet? | トイレはどこですか？toire wa doko desu ka |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Most of the city is industrial; limited tourist attractions.
- Check opening hours of Q’s Mall and Costco before visiting.
Amagasaki is safe for daytime walking; stay on main streets and avoid industrial zones after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amagasaki yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Q’s Mall shopping centre
- Costco wholesale store
- Hanshin and JR railway stations
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Kansai tourism guide for Amagasaki: kansai-tourism-amagasaki.jp/
- Wikivoyage: Amagasaki, revision 4873376 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4873376
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amagasaki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.