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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。

  • Experience hinawajyu

    Gunsmith House Matchlock Gun Workshop

    Sakai City History / culture

    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.

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    Noah Dolphin Dome

    Sakai City Entertainment Nature Activities

    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.

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  • Experience ohama

    Ohama Park Sumo Arena Tour

    Sakai CityArtHistory History / culture

    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.

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  • Experience sakainonbiri

    Sakai Leisurely Cruise (Sakai Moat Cruise)

    Sakai City Cruise

    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.

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    “Sakai Risho no Mori”

    Sakai CityArtGourmetHistory and History / culture

    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.

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  • Experience Sakai-Rishonomori

    A Cup of Tea ~An authentic tea ceremony experience in the hometown of Sen no Rikyu~

    Sakai CityArtGourmetHistory and History / culture

    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.

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  • Experience ishiusu

    Experience making matcha using a stone mill and brewing it at a long-established tea shop

    Sakai City GourmetHistory History / culture

    A special time to enjoy matcha that you made yourself
    Experience making matcha using a stone mill at Nishio Meikoen Tea Shop, which was founded in 1854. Matcha chocolate is included during the period.

  • spot tuboichi01

    Saryo Tsuboichi Tea House, a long-established tea shop founded 170 years ago

    Sakai City Gourmet

    Enter the world of Japanese tea, appreciating its aroma, flavor, and aftertaste
    This long-established tea shop was founded in 1850. In Sakai, where the culture of the tea ceremony is alive and well, you can spend a relaxing time savoring freshly ground matcha and sweets.

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  • Experience myohojiyoga

    Morning yoga at a temple: A special time to align your mind and body in Sakai

    Sakai City Entertainment

    You can also enjoy a morning meal of porridge and tea.
    This yoga experience is open to beginners and is held at Myohoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Senshu, with a history of approximately 700 years. A commemorative gift is included.

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  • spot keshimochi

    Honke Kojima

    Sakai City Gourmet

    Mustard rice cakes
    This exquisite treat is made by wrapping lightly sweet smooth bean paste in moist, finely textured gyuhi dough and topping it off with a sprinkling of mustard seeds.

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    Kanbukuro (walnut rice cakes)

    Sakai City Gourmet

    Walnut mochi
    Walnut mochi, made of soft mochi wrapped in a rich, light green bean paste, is a famous confectionery that represents Sakai.

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    Yaogen Raikodo

    Sakai City Gourmet

    Nikkimochi (cinnamon rice cake)
    This traditional Japanese sweet has a sophisticated taste, with the refreshing flavor of cinnamon mixed into mochi rice cake.

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