Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Sakai City in Japan, Osaka

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

We will visit Sakai through its History, from antiquity to the present.

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

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!

Itinerary

Old Sakai Lighthouse. We will pass and visit this Old Lighthouse, symbol of the contemporary opening of Sakai to the world.

Statue of Luzon Sukezaemon. We go to salute Luzon Sukezaemon, rich Japanese merchant from the 16th century whose statue is welcoming foreigners.

Old Port of Sakai. We pass in front of this monument which is dedicated to the old port of Sakai and also which was the place of action of the incident of Sakai, involving French militaries and Japanese samurai.

Statue of the Foreigner. We say hello to this Spaniard from the 16th century who went to visit Sakai.

Xavier Park. The park is built on the remains of the house of a rich christian Japanese merchant and is named after Xavier, famous missionnary.

Sakai Knife Museum. Sakai is famous all around the world for its knifes. Back in the times, knife makers were making swords for samurai and that is why knifes have a so good quality, even nowadays.

Myokokuji Temple. This temple is one of the place of action of the Sakai Incident, high place of History. We will go there and remember the past.

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko. This museum teaches us more about the History of Sakai from the antiquity to the contemporary period. We can know more about Sakai and Japan!

Nanshu-ji Temple. The famous tea master Rikyu were officing from that place. Going there; we can know more about Japanese culture!

Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku. This Kofun is the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, and dates from the 5th Century and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. We can feel the Historical atmosphere which goes out this monument.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide Fees (their Transport, Entrance and Lunch Fees)

Not included

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

Important information

Meeting point

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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