Osaka Sakai Tea Ceremony Rikyu Plaza and House Ruins

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Museum admission
Guide (Japanese, English)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

・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

Additional info

  • 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.
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