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"Everything begins in Sakai" - Enjoy experiencing Sakai culture
Since the Middle Ages, Sakai has prospered through trade with the continent and the Nanban region, and has developed into Japan's most culturally advanced city. As the birthplace of various technologies and cultures in Japan, it has even been called "Sakai is the birthplace of everything." The best way to experience Sakai's culture is to experience it rather than just learn about it. Have fun and experience the depth of Sakai culture.
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Enjoy Japanese culture! Japanese sweets making experience
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Sakai City Tea Room "Shin-an"
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Lunch in Sakai
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Gunsmith House
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My knife made by Sakai Toji craftsmen
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Shimano Bicycle Museum
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Abeno Harukas Observatory "Harukas 300"
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1-day tour plan
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1 Around 10:00
Around 11:00 Shukuin Station-
Japanese sweets making experience
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2 Around 11:30 Mozu Station
Approximately 10 minutes by Nankai bus from Shukuin
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Tea house "Shinan"
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Around 11:45 Ichijo-dori bus stop
Approximately 7 minutes from Mozu Station by Nankai Bus
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Around 12:00 Sakai-Higashi Station
Nankai Bus: Approx. 5 minutes
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3 Around 12:25
Nankai Bus: Approx. 15 minutes
Around 13:15 Shukuin Station-
Lunch in Sakai
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4 Around 1:30 PM Ayanomachi Station
Hankai Electric Tramway Hankai Line: Approx. 10 minutes
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Gunsmith House
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5 Around 14:00 Ayanomachi Station
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Making your own knife
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6 15:20 Nakakoyocho
Approximately 4 minutes by Nankai Bus from "Ayanomachi Tram Stop"
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Shimano Bicycle Museum
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Around 16:30 Sakai-Higashi Station
5 minutes on foot
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Around 16:45 Shin-Imamiya Station
Nankai Koya Line: Approx. 10 minutes
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7 Around 16:50
JR Osaka Loop Line, approximately 2 minutes
Around 19:00 Tennoji Station-
Abeno Harukas
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1 Around 10:00
1. Enjoy Japanese culture. Japanese sweets making experience
Let's try making Japanese sweets and take the finished product home as a souvenir!
At Sakai Risho no Mori, you can experience making traditional Sakai wagashi (nerikiri) that developed alongside Sen no Rikyu's tea ceremony under the guidance of a professional instructor. You can freely choose your motif from seasonal flowers, fruits, your favorite characters, and more.
2. Sakai City Tea House "Shinan"
Enjoy matcha tea in a teahouse built by Ogi Rodo, a master of sukiya construction
Shinan is a historic teahouse that was elegantly built in 1929 by Ogi Rodo, a master of sukiya-style construction. In the tatereiseki (chair seating), you can casually enjoy authentic matcha tea in your everyday attire.
3. Lunch in Sakai
Enjoy lunchtime in a city full of gourmet spots, including the popular Shichido area where new restaurants continue to open, Sakai Old Town where new and old gourmet spots gather, and Sakai-Higashi, a lively area where daytime drinking is welcome!
4 Gunsmith House
A gunsmith's workshop and residence where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period
Opening in March 2024, this is the only remaining workshop and residence of a gunsmith from the Edo period in Japan. This is a workshop and residence of a gunsmith that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. In addition to exhibiting valuable actual materials, the museum also offers hands-on content that teaches you about the history of iron processing.
5My kitchen knife made by Sakai Toji craftsmen
Try making your own one-of-a-kind kitchen knife!
At Izumi Riki Seisakusho, which produces the Sakai Toji cutlery brand, you can experience knife-making under the guidance of a craftsman. Choose your favorite experience from three courses: attaching a Japanese knife handle and straightening it, adorning the blade, or making a personalized keychain. Be sure to also visit the Sakai Toji Museum, where actual tools are on display.
6. Shimano Bicycle Museum
A museum that offers the joy and new value of cycling
This is a facility where you can learn about the history and culture of bicycles, from classic bicycles to the latest road bikes, and rediscover the value of bicycles from the perspectives of health, the environment, and transportation.
7 Abeno Harukas Observatory "Harukas 300"
The view from 300m above ground is breathtaking. Make this a memorable part of your trip!
This observation deck is located on the top three floors of Abeno Harukas, boasting a height of 300m. On the 60th floor, with 360-degree glass from floor to ceiling, you can feel like you're walking in the air. Please check the official website for operating information before visiting.
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