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Osaka Travel Special

Special feature: "Spending time in Osaka" Travel Special

Sakai area, a city with a World Heritage Site

大阪の南部に位置し、古くからさまざまなものづくりが盛んだった堺エリア。世界遺産「百舌鳥・古市古墳群」を代表する世界最大級の墳墓・仁徳天皇陵古墳を筆頭に歴史的な名所が点在する。

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    Osaka Sakai Balloon

    Sakai City Entertainment

    A new experience of looking down on the magnificent ancient tombs from the sky
    You can enjoy views of the Mozu Kofun Group and the Sakai cityscape from a helium-filled balloon floating about 100 meters above the ground.

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    Tomb of Emperor Nintoku

    Sakai City History / culture

    Sakai's pride and joy: a symbol of ancient Japan recognized worldwide
    This keyhole-shaped tumulus was built in the mid-5th century and is one of the three largest tumuli in the world, with triple moats and more than 10 secondary tombs.

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    Sakai City Daisen Park Japanese Garden

    Sakai City Art and Nature Activities

    A grand scale! An oasis of tranquility and healing
    You can enjoy the various expressions of the seasons with all your senses, including the flowers, the flow of water, and the scent of leaves swaying in the breeze, while also enjoying a casual drink like a matcha latte at the tea shop in the garden.

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    Sakai City Tea House "Shinan" Tea Ceremony

    Sakai City Gourmet

    Experience the world of tea ceremony casually in everyday clothes
    Enjoy matcha tea in a tea room that is a registered tangible cultural property. Come experience the world of tea ceremony in a casual setting.

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    A leisurely stroll around the ancient tombs - Special edition where you can climb the tombs

    Sakai City History / culture

    Feeling Japan's roots through ancient tombs
    A volunteer guide will carefully navigate you around the ancient tombs around Daisen Park, and will also take you to Terayama Minamiyama Tomb, which is normally off-limits.

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    Sakai City Museum

    Sakai City History / culture

    The museum introduces the history and culture of Sakai through many exhibits and videos, as well as artifacts excavated from the Mozu Kofun Group, a World Heritage Site. A commemorative event for the reopening will be held from April 1st (Wed) to April 5th (Sun).

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    Sakai City Museum Special Exhibition "Memories of the Showa Era"

    Sakai City History / culture

    A special exhibition themed on "100 Years of Showa," tracing the footsteps of the Showa era through the landscapes and records remaining in Sakai.
    A reopening event will be held from Wednesday, April 1st to Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

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    Mozu Tumulus Group Visitor Center

    Sakai City History / culture

    Weaving heritage memories and stories into the future
    This is a guided tour spot that conveys the value and appeal of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, a World Heritage Site. It also sells souvenirs from Sakai.

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    Sakai Densho Museum Denshokan

    Sakai City Art and Crafts

    Experience the origins of manufacturing in Sakai
    This is the hub for Sakai's traditional industries, and has a wide range of information on cutlery, chusen dyeing, incense, Japanese sweets, tea, and more.

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    My knife made by Sakai Toji craftsmen

    Sakai City Manufacturing

    Make your own one-of-a-kind kitchen knife
    Create your own knife that you can use for a long time with a lecture by a craftsman from Sakai Toji, a company with a 221-year history.
    Sakai Toji knives, used by many of the world's most famous chefs, are masterpieces that symbolize Sakai, a city that has cultivated tradition. Why not try making your own Sakai Toji knife, a knife that you will never want to let go of once you have used it and that you can use for a long time?

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    Shimano Bicycle Museum

    Sakai City Entertainment Manufacturing

    A museum where you can learn about bicycles
    A museum specializing in bicycles, with the theme of the origins, expansion, and future of bicycles.

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    Gunsmith House: The only remaining workshop and residence of a gunsmith from the Edo period in Japan

    Sakai City History / culture

    Travel back in time to Sakai, where gunsmiths once lived
    This is a gunsmith's workshop and residence that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. In addition to exhibiting actual materials such as matchlock guns and ancient documents, the museum also offers the opportunity to learn about the work of a gunsmith.

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