Osaka Sakai Tea Ceremony Rikyu Plaza and House Ruins

Name: Osaka Sakai Tea Ceremony Rikyu Plaza and House Ruins
Brand: Viator
Price: 77.19 USD
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1 hourJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadOsaka Prefecture, Japan

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Take a journey to learn about Sen no Rikyu, a key figure in Japanese tea culture, at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, a cultural facility that introduces important sites related to the tea ceremony.

This tour not only follows the life of Sen no Rikyu, but also explains how Sakai became a center of tea culture during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. You will learn how Sakai influenced Japanese culture and how the tea ceremony affected society.

Discover special moments and new insights in a place filled with Sakai’s history and culture.

Museum admission
Guide (Japanese, English)

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What you'll do

・Visit the sacred places of the tea ceremony: the Ruins of Sen no Rikyu’s House
and Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko ・Learn about the tea ceremony from a knowledgeable guide ・Discover the rich history of Sakai and its connection to tea

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【Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko】 2-1-1 Shukuincho-nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.

Access: Just a 1-minute walk from Shukuin Station on the Hankai Line.

Closed on the 3rd Tuesday each month (or next day if a holiday) and during New Year holidays.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is about a 1-minute walk from Shukuin Station on the Hankai Line.
Please arrive promptly at the meeting point.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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