Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Sakai City

Name: Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Sakai City
Brand: Viator
Price: 224.71 USD
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8 HoursJapanese, English, FrenchNamba

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Come with us to discover Sakai and the history of Japan during a day on foot and by public transport!

We start with the port of Sakai. We see different historical monuments from the 16th and 19th centuries. What a history lesson!

We visit the Knife Museum. The famous blacksmiths of Sakai are honored with the kitchen knife sword. We then go to Sakai Plaza de Rikyu and Akiko, a museum that traces the evolution of Sakai from antiquity to the modern era. We can discover the rich history of the city and its link with Japan.

We then go to the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, dating from the 5th century and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. This kofun, mound, gives off a unique atmosphere and is one of the most significant monuments in Japan.

Learn more about the history of Japan and Sakai after this day. You will also have had plenty in the eyes of this picturesque city! Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Included

Guide Fees (their Transport, Entrance and Lunch Fees)

Not included

Lunch
Transport Fees
"Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko" Entrance Fees (1700 JPY/person)

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What you'll do

Old Sakai Lighthouse
Ohamakitamachi, Sakai-ku, , Sakai, Japan
We pass this symbol of Sakai's openness to the world and begin our journey.
30 min
Statue of Luzon Sukezaemon
3-1 Ohama Kitamachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Japan
We continue our journey by greeting Luzon Sukezaemon, a rich Japanese merchant of the 16th century open to the world and welcoming foreign visitors.
30 min
Tenchu Gumi Landing Site Monument
2-3-30 Sakaebashicho Sakai-ku, Sakai, Japan
We pass this monument dedicated to the old port, also site of the incident of Sakai confronting French and samurai soldiers. Then we continue on our way through the statue of the stranger (representing a 16th century Spaniard) and Xavier Park, in honor of the famous Christian missionary.
1 hour
Myokokuji Temple
1-4, 4Cho, Zaimokucho Higashi, Sakai-ku , Sakai, Japan
We first visit the knife museum in Sakai, a city famous for its masters who smith Japanese swords and then knife. Then we go to Myokoku-ji Temple, scene of the Sakai incident.
2 hours
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
2-1-1 Shukuincho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Japan
This museum traces the history of Sakai from antiquity to contemporary times. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the history of Sakai and Japan!
1 hourAdmission not included
Nanshu-ji Temple
3-1-2 Minamihatagocho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Japan
The famous tea master Rikyu officiated in this place. It is now a temple. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about Japanese culture!
1 hour
Daisenryo Ancient Tomb
Daisencho, Sakai-ku, , Sakai, Japan
This kofun is the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, dating from the 5th century, part of the UNESCO World Heritage. We can feel the history that emanates from this place.
1 hour