Suidosuji SSS Bar Hop 2026

The Suidosuji area, from the west exit of Hankyu Oji-koen Station to the Suidosuji shopping street

location
The Suidosuji area, from the west exit of Hankyu Oji-koen Station to the Suidosuji shopping street
period
October 23, 2026 (Fri) - October 24, 2026 (Sat)
cost
Prices for 2026 have not been announced. For reference, in 2025 it was ¥3,000 in advance or ¥3,500 on the day, both for a book of 6 tickets.
access
Right by the west exit of Hankyu Oji-koen Station; about 8 min walk north from JR Maya Station.

Why You Should Visit

A machi-bar crawl through the stretch running from the west exit of Hankyu Oji-koen Station down into the Suidosuji shopping street. It began from a simple idea — get people into the shops they have never tried — and sends you hopping between venues in an old-town area where markets and arcades run side by side. SSS stands for a local in-joke: "Suidosuji is supposedly amazing, who knows." In 2026 it expands to two days, 23 and 24 October, with 80 participating venues. The previous edition ran on a bingo format built around shops from the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras; this year's format is due to be announced shortly.

Essentials

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of The Suidosuji area, from the west exit of Hankyu Oji-koen Station to the Suidosuji shopping street. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

REGISTRATION
How tickets will be sold in 2026 has not been announced. In 2025, advance tickets were sold through an online ticket site (linked from the organizer's Instagram profile) and over the counter at participating shops, while same-day tickets were sold at a booth in front of Oji-koen Station from 11:00 to 20:30.
NOTE

Announced for 2026

  • Two days: Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October (the previous edition ran for one day)
  • 80 participating venues (up from last time)

Not yet announced

  • Opening hours
  • Ticket prices and how to buy them
  • The list of participating venues

How the previous edition worked (24 October 2025)

  • Ran 11:00–22:00, with each venue keeping its own hours
  • Buy a ticket book, then collect a bingo card at the reception in front of Oji-koen Station
  • Hop between shops that opened in the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras, filling in the bingo card
  • Complete a line and you get a turn on the gacha, with prizes and extra tickets
  • One ticket buys a special menu item worth about ¥700
  • 32 of the venues were Reiwa-era newcomers alone

※Tickets are non-refundable.

※Alcohol is served to over-20s only; drink-driving is prohibited.

※Venues keep different hours, so check before setting out.

※Updates are posted on the organizer's Instagram (@sssbar_ojikoen).

出典: 主催者Instagram(SSSバル)

FAQ

How much are the tickets?
Prices for 2026 have not been announced. In 2025 it was ¥3,000 in advance and ¥3,500 on the day, both books of 6 tickets, with each ticket good for a special menu item worth about ¥700.
How many venues take part?
80 venues are taking part in 2026, up from last year. The full list will be announced later.
How does the crawl work?
You buy a ticket book, pick up a bingo card at the reception, and visit shops that opened in the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras. Complete a line and you get a turn on the gacha. Whether 2026 keeps the same format has yet to be announced.

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