
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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3 minutes On FootEmperor Nintoku Mausoleum, Shuzuka Tumulus, Magotayuyama Tumulus
This is a course where you can experience the ancient tombs and Japanese culture of Sakai, which has developed as a gateway to the continent since ancient times. Experience the 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. Start at the "Otsuzuka Tomb" in front of JR Mozu Station. Also pay attention to the ancient tombs around the tomb of Emperor Nintoku! Experience the world's largest size and grandeur with your own eyes and feet! Don't forget to visit the secondary tombs that you can observe up close.
Usuizuka Tomb 2-149 Mozu Yukumocho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
Magotafuyama Tomb 2, Mozu-Yuun-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb 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.
2 Mozu Yukumocho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
9:30-17:15 (entry until 16:30)
Adults: 200 yen, high school and university students: 100 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 50 yen (VR experience tours are charged separately)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 stopNankai Bus: 20 minutes from Sakai City Museum → Daisen-Nakamachi (transfer at Daisen-Nakamachi) → ShukuinHankai Electric Railway: Approx. 8 minutes from Shukuin Station to Shinmeicho Station13:10
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Saryo Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo Sakai Main Building
Enjoy a cup of authentic tea in a teahouse where Rikyu's tea ceremony is still alive. You can also enjoy lunch in a 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: Approx. 10 minutes from Ayanomachi Station to Oshoji 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.
3 minutes On Foot16:15 - Hankai Electric Railway Okoji Station GOAL