Touring around the city of ancient tombs and merchant culture (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture)
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The largest tomb in the world is in Sakai City. The Daisen Park surrounds the Nintokuryo Tumulus. The tomb is not open to the public, but you can enjoy cycling around it. It’s also very nice to enjoy a tea ceremony in the tearoom at Daisen Park. Sakai City Museum is in the park.
Sakai is a city of business-minded people that saw merchants imposing self-rule in the 15th century during Japan’s years of war. As testimony to its past are attractions such as Daian-ji Temple associated with the merchant Sukezaemon Naya, and Xavier Park where a monument is found commemorating Francis Xavier’s visit to Sakai as the first time that Christianity was brought to Japan.
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Site of Sennorikyu Residence
Nanshu-ji Temple
Sakai Teahouses
Sakai City Museum
Nintoku Ryo Tumulus
Sakai City Hall (21st Floor Observation Deck)
Shimano Bicycle Museum
Sakai Hamono Museum
Information
- time taken
- 1day
- means of transportaion
- by car・on foot
- Model course・access
- please visit the official website below.
- offocial web site
- https://www.rekishikaido.gr.jp/en/modelcourse/225/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Map
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