A journey to encounter the traditions and culture of Sakai
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START
10:00 JR Hanwa Line Mozu Station
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3minutes WalkEmperor 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 CitySundayu Tumulus
Tomb of Emperor Nintoku
About 5 minutes walk10:40 -
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)About 15 minutes walk11:45 -
Shichikanyama Tumulus RuinsAbout 3 minutes walk12:00
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Emperor Richu TombAbout 15 minutes walk to Sakai City Museum bus stopAbout 20 minutes by Nankai bus from Sakai City Museum → Daisen Nakamachi (transfer to Daisen Nakamachi) → To ShukuinAbout 8 minutes on the Hankai Electric Railway from Shukuin Station to Shinmeicho Station13:10
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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.
About 8 minutes walk14:05 -
Mizuno Training Center
At the Mizuno Forging Workshop, you can tour a workshop for forging traditional knives and Japanese swords using old-fashioned bellows.
About 3 minutes walkHankai Electric Railway: Approximately 10 minutes from Ayanomachi Station to Okoji Station14:50 -
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.
3minutes Walk16:15 - Hankai Electric Railway Okoji Station GOAL