Explore history from ancient to modern times
Enjoy the Emperor Nintoku Tomb, Japan's largest, and a group of ancient tombs, while also touring historical sites and savoring the flavors of long-established restaurants.
This course is recommended if you want to fully enjoy the Mozu area, which is full of historical spots. You can visit historical sites while enjoying the Emperor Nintoku Tomb, Japan's largest, and a group of ancient tombs, and savor the flavors of long-established restaurants. At Sakai Rishou no Mori, you can learn about the ancient Sakai area.
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10:00 JR Hanwa Line Mozu Station
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Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, Shuzuka Tomb, and Magodayuyama Tomb
Take a stroll around the Nintoku Emperor Tomb and its subsidiary tombs, the Shuzuka Tomb and the Magodayuyama Tomb. Surrounded by triple moats and deep forest, the Nintoku Emperor Tomb is a spectacular sight even when viewed from the ground.
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb 7-1 Daisencho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
Utsuzuka Tomb 2-149 Mozu Yukumocho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
Magodayuyama Tomb 2 Mozu Yukumocho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
Magodayu Tomb
Shuzuka Tomb
Short walk１０：２０ -
Sakai City Museum
Sakai City Museum displays artifacts from the Kofun period and matchlock guns, allowing visitors to experience Sakai's long history. You can also enjoy the Mozu Kofun Group Theater, which makes full use of CG, free of charge.
View the spotApproximately 5 minutes on foot１１：３０Nankai Bus Denen Line 40 bound for Sakai-Higashi Station
From "Sakai City Museum" to "Daisen-Nakamachi" (transfer), take Sakai City South Route 21 bound for Sakai Station, then from "Daisen-Nakamachi" to "Terajimachi" -
Ginshariya Gekotei
Fill up on food at a restaurant famous for its "silver rice." You might even meet the "rice-cooking hermit."
Approximately 8 minutes on foot１２：２５ -
Nanshuji Temple
This temple has deep ties to famous people from the Warring States period, such as Miyoshi Nagayoshi, Sen no Rikyu, Furuta Oribe, and Takuan Osho. The "Eight-Direction Dragon" painted on the ceiling inside the Buddhist hall is impressive. *Volunteer guides are always on hand and photography is prohibited.
Short walk１３：１５ -
Canister
Kanbukuro is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that is said to have been named by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Kurumi mochi, wrapped in bright green bean paste, was created during the time when trade with the Portuguese flourished.
View the spotApproximately 10 minutes on foot１3：５５ -
Sakai Risho no Mori (tea ceremony experience (standing tea ceremony))
The museum conveys the history and culture of Sakai through Sen no Rikyu, who popularized the tea ceremony, and Yosano Akiko, who pioneered modern literature. You can also experience the tea ceremony.
View the spotShort walk１5：００ - Hankai Electric Railway Shukuin Station GOAL!
A sample itinerary for touring Osaka by car
Mozu-Furuichi AreaThe Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2019. Learn about the history of the group of burial mounds while enjoying local produce and souvenirs.
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