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A journey to encounter the traditions and culture of Sakai

  1. START

    10:00 JR Hanwa Line Mozu Station

  2. 3 minutes On Foot
    Emperor 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 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.

    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)

    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.

    Sakai City, Sakai Ward, Asahigaoka Kitamachi 4

    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
    Nankai Bus: 20 minutes from Sakai City Museum → Daisen-Nakamachi (transfer at Daisen-Nakamachi) → Shukuin
    Hankai Electric Railway: Approx. 8 minutes from Shukuin Station to Shinmeicho Station
    13:10
  6. 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.

    1-1-2 Kuma-cho Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai

    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 Ward, Sakai City

    About 3 minutes walk
    Hankai Electric Railway: Approx. 10 minutes from Ayanomachi Station to Oshoji 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 Kaimachi Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City

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