Old Seigakuin Mountain Priest Dojo

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• History, Culture, Ruins

Alongside its history as a training temple this building was also used to teach children from the en...

Aguchi Shrine

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• History, Culture, Ruins

The only shikinaisha (a shrine listed in Engishiki laws) found in old Sakai city, this shine is dedi...

Hochigai Shrine

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• History, Culture, Ruins

Due to once standing on the boundary of three political districts - Kawachi, Izumi and Settsu - this...

Statue of the Dragon Goddess

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• History, Culture, Ruins

This statue was placed in front of the Ohama Aquarium in 1903 for the Domestic Industrial Exhibition...

Sasuke

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• Shopping
• Leisure, Experiences, Tours
• Cutlery

Sasuke's greatest focus is the cutting edge.Traditional craftsman Yasuhiro Hirakawa is 22nd in line ...

Old Yamaguchi Family Residence

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• History, Culture, Ruins

• Accessible Toilet
• Loan Wheelchair

This building was created in 1615, immediately after the city was razed to the ground during the Osa...

SAKAI  Tea Ceremony Experience

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• Leisure, Experiences, Tours

Enjoy a tranquil tea ceremony experience in Sakai, the birthplace of Sen no RikyuWe offer a calming ...

Sumiyoshi Taisha

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• History, Culture, Ruins

The gods of the seas, sources of all life.Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head temple of the 2300 Sumiyoshi ...

MI-TE Sakai ( City Hall 21st Floor Observation Lobby)

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• Tumuli
• Leisure, Experiences, Tours

A corridor style lobby that that allows a 360 degree panoramic view to be enjoyed from 80m above the...

Kotani Castle

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• Museums and more

Kotani-Castle is part of the household of the Kotani family, a lineage that can be traced back to th...

Sakai Higashi Tourist Information Center

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• Tourist Information Centers

Sakai sightseeing guidebooks and other Sakai tourism information are available here. English-speakin...

Sakai City Museum

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• Museums and more
• Leisure, Experiences, Tours

Exhibits of history, art, archeology and folk materials allow you to take in all of Sakai's history ...

Mozu Mounded Tomb Group

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• Tumuli

A Mounded Tomb from the middle-ages that is representative of Japan, including multiple massive Kof...

Sen no Rikyu House site

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• History, Culture, Ruins

Closed on January 17th and February 19th, 2024. Sen no Rikyu was born in Sakai and brought great suc...

Itasuke Tumulus

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• Tumuli

The keyhole-shaped tumulus, the 8th largest in Japan and a nationally designated historic site, is l...