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A journey to encounter the traditions and culture of Sakai

  1. START

    10:00 JR Hanwa Line Mozu Station

  2. 3minutes Walk
    Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum, Shuzuka Tumulus, Magotayuyama Tumulus

    This course allows you to experience the ancient tombs of Sakai, which has developed as a gateway to the continent since ancient times, and Japanese culture. Experience ancient tombs with the latest VR and make beautiful Japanese sweets. You can fully experience the charm of Japan through the history and culture set in Sakai. First, start at the Shuzuka Tumulus in front of JR Mozu Station. Also pay attention to the ancient tombs around the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku! Experience the world's largest size and grandeur with your own eyes and feet! Don't forget to tour the mounds where you can observe them up close.

    Shuzuka Tumulus 2-149 Mozu Yugumo-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    Magotayuyama Tumulus 2 Mozu Yugumo-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum 7-1 Daisen-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    Sundayu Tumulus

    Tomb of Emperor Nintoku

    About 5 minutes walk
    10:40
  3. Sakai City Museum

    On the Mozu Tumulus Group tour using VR, you can virtually experience ancient tombs and stone chambers from 300 meters above the ground.

    Mozu Yugumo-cho 2, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
    9:30-17:15 (Admission until 16:30)
    200 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school and university students, 50 yen for elementary and junior high school students (separate fee for VR experience tour)

    see spot
    About 15 minutes walk
    11:45
  4. Shichikanyama Tumulus Ruins

    A rockery built in the image of a circular tomb where iron weapons and armor were unearthed. From the observation deck at the top, you can see the Emperor Richu tomb.

    4 Asahigaoka Kitamachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City

    About 3 minutes walk
    12:00
  5. Emperor Richu Tomb

    A keyhole-shaped tumulus that was built before the Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum. You can get a feel for the size of the tumulus from the viewing spot.

    Emperor Richu Mausoleum View Spot 1-17 Ishizugaoka, Nishi-ku, Sakai City

    About 15 minutes walk to Sakai City Museum bus stop
    About 20 minutes by Nankai bus from Sakai City Museum → Daisen Nakamachi (transfer to Daisen Nakamachi) → To Shukuin
    About 8 minutes on the Hankai Electric Railway from Shukuin Station to Shinmeicho Station
    13:10
  6. Saryo Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo Sakai Main Building

    Enjoy a cup of authentic tea at a saryo where Rikyu's tea ceremony is alive and well. You can also enjoy lunch in this renovated townhouse.

    1-1-2 Kugencho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    About 8 minutes walk
    14:05
  7. Mizuno Training Center

    At the Mizuno Forging Workshop, you can tour a workshop for forging traditional knives and Japanese swords using old-fashioned bellows.

    1-1-27 Sakuranomachi Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    About 3 minutes walk
    Hankai Electric Railway: Approximately 10 minutes from Ayanomachi Station to Okoji Station
    14:50
  8. Machiya Cafe SACAY

    Machiya Cafe Sacay, where you can select Japanese sweets and tea from famous Sakai shops, always holds a Japanese sweets making experience. You can also experience tea ceremony and Japanese sweets culture.

    1-2-18 Kaicho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

    3minutes Walk
    16:15
  9. Hankai Electric Railway Okoji Station GOAL
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