Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Sakai City

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Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko (1700 JPY/person)

Overview

Come to visit Sakai et discover Japanese History! - Late Antiquity (4th century) with the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, - Modern Era (16th century) with the first contact between Sakai and European, - Contemporary Era (19th century) with the reopening of Japan and Sakai How wonderful! We will see how Sakai opened itself to the world and the different steps of its History.

Meeting Point

Station 3rd floor, before the gates

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Old Sakai Lighthouse We will pass and visit this Old Lighthouse, symbol of the contemporary opening of Sakai to the world. 30 minutes

2. Statue of Luzon Sukezaemon We go to salute Luzon Sukezaemon, rich Japanese merchant from the 16th century whose statue is welcoming foreigners. 30 minutes

3. Tenchu Gumi Landing Site Monument We pass behind this monument which is dedicated to the old port of Sakai and also which was the place of action of the incident of Sakai, involving French militaries and Japanese samurai. After, we go to say hello to this Spaniard from the 16th century who went to visit Sakai. We pass after through the Xavier park, which is built on the remains of the house of a rich christian Japanese merchant and is named after Xavier, famous missionnary. 1 hour

4. Myokokuji Temple We visit the Sakai Knife Museum. This museum is famous all around the world for its knifes. Back in the times, knife makers were making swords for samurai and that is why knifes have a so good quality, even nowadays. Myokoku-ji Temple is one of the place of action of the Sakai Incident, high place of History. We will go there and remember the past. 2 hours

5. Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko is a museum which teaches us more about the History of Sakai from the antiquity to the contemporary period. We can know more about Sakai and Japan! 1 hour

6. Nanshu-ji Temple The famous tea master Rikyu were officing from Nanshu-ji Temple. Going there, we can know more about Japanese culture! 1 hour

7. Daisenryo Ancient Tomb The Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku This Kofun is the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, and dates from the 5th Century and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. We can feel the Historical atmosphere which goes out this monument. 1 hour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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