2026 Itami Machitoki: 22 Riddles

Why You Should Visit

A free walking puzzle across central Itami: pick up the handbook and work through 22 riddles between JR Itami and Hankyu Itami stations. The route takes you past the sake-brewing streets, the castle-town remains around Arioka Castle, and the plane-watching views that come with living beside an airport. Participants get a coupon usable at 5 of 16 local shops, and finishing the riddles enters you in a prize draw.

Essentials

location

Central Itami, between JR Itami and Hankyu Itami stations

period

August 3, 2026 (Mon) - October 4, 2026 (Sun)

Time

9:00–17:00

cost

Free to take part

Links

Official Website

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access

Start or finish at JR Takarazuka Line Itami Station or Hankyu Itami Line Itami Station
Around 30 min by train from either Osaka-Umeda or Sannomiya

REGISTRATION

No sign-up needed. Pick up the handbook at the Itami Chamber of Commerce, AEON Mall Itami or Toli Itami Hall, then start. The prize draw is entered through an online form shown after you finish — one entry per person.

NOTE

Where to get the handbook

Itami Chamber of Commerce and Industry
AEON Mall Itami
Toli Itami Hall

Perks

A coupon usable at any 5 of 16 participating shops
A prize draw for those who solve the riddles, sponsored by 12 local companies (178 winners in total)

※Coupon conditions differ from shop to shop.

FAQ

Does it cost anything?

Taking part is free, and the handbook is handed out at no charge.

Can I do it with children?

It is a walk-and-solve format, so families can join. Check the official page for the difficulty level.

Can it be done in a day?

The event runs for two months, so you can split it across days. Daily hours are 9:00–17:00.

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