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

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.

Experience the weapon culture of the Sengoku period
The workshop also includes learning how to handle matchlock guns and taking commemorative photos of the rifle squad holding replica matchlock guns.

An urban experience dome where you can interact with dolphins
Japan's only semi-indoor pool where you can play with dolphins all year round. In addition to being able to swim with the dolphins, there is also shallow water so that children can safely interact with them.

A rare experience of stepping onto the ring at the sacred ground of student sumo
Tour and experience sumo, Japan's national sport, at the arena. You'll have the chance to try out unique experiences such as hitting clappers and throwing salt on the ring.

The history and nature of Sakai reflected on the calm waters
This is a sightseeing boat tour around the moat that was built when Sakai was a free city in the Middle Ages. During the tour, the guide will introduce the charms and highlights of Sakai.

Experience the history and culture of Sakai and an authentic tea ceremony
This facility has exhibits on two great figures associated with Sakai, Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko, and also offers an authentic tea ceremony experience. You can also enjoy a truly immersive experience using VR.

This is a tea ceremony experience in a tea room (standing tea ceremony) named after the master of Nanshuji Temple, the Zen temple in Sakai where Sen no Rikyu trained. Even first-timers can enjoy it. At the standing tea ceremony, you can enjoy Sakai matcha and Japanese sweets (fresh confections) while seated in a chair, accompanied by a tea ceremony from the Omotesenke, Urasenke, and Mushakojisenke schools.

This is a tea ceremony experience in an authentic tea room named after the head of the Sansen school. Even first-timers can enjoy it. Under the guidance of the Sansen school of tea ceremony, you will not only experience the etiquette of the tea ceremony, such as nijiri, seiza, admiring the floor, and how to enjoy sweets and tea, but you will also be able to actually make tea yourself. *Reservations must be completed at least one month in advance as a general rule.

Sakai Tai-an is a restoration of the original appearance of the National Treasure Tai-an, the only surviving tea room created by Sen no Rikyu. Based on research findings from historical documents, modern artisans have restored the interior of Sakai Tai-an in Sakai, and visitors can enter the tea room to experience the space. You can also see Muichi-an, a restoration of Rikyu's four-and-a-half-tatami-mat tea room from the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony.

When you put on the VR goggles and stand on the circular table, the streetscape of the medieval moated city of Sakai is reproduced in 3D on the hologram table inside the goggles. This is an experiential content that allows you to view the video from any angle.

Discover the profound depth of tea ceremony culture in Sakai
In this tea room named after the head of the Sansen school, you can enjoy a kaiseki-style meal and thick and thin tea prepared by a tea master.