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Thema area Sakai
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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How about visiting there? The tomb is not open to the public, but tou can enjoy cycling around it. It’s also very nice to enjoy a tea ceremony in the tearoom at Daisen Park. There is a Sakai City Museum in the park. If you don’t go to the tomb, you can see it from the observatory at the city hall.
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Wealthy merchants self-governed the Sakai City during the Warring States period. A culture of merchants flourished here as Sakai City, called the Free City, prosered as a trading center, and became home to several industries suchi as metal-work, insence, and so on.
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Sakai City is in between Osaka and Kansai International Airport. It is a 10-minute ride on Nankai Railway from Nanba. This city is worth visiting at least once.
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Nintoku Ryo Tumulus
This is one of the three largest burial mounds in the world. Built in the mid 5th century, it is the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in Japan.
Sakai City Museum
Located in Daisen Park, this museum introduces the history of Sakai. This history from the primal to modern times is presented via artifacts, works of art, replicas, models and videos.
Open: 9:30am - 5:15pm (Doors closed at 16:30)
Admission fee: 200yen
※ Separate price for special exhibits.
Closed: Mondays (Open on holidays), day after holidays (Open on Saturdays and Sundays), New Year’s holiday
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Sakai City Hall (21st Floor Observation Deck)
On the top floor of the 80m tall tower of the Sakai City Hall is a rotating observation deck with panoramic views of the city in all directions. Visitors can view the city with its hidden history such as the Nintoku Ryo Tumulus. Off in the distance can be spotted Mt. Rokko, Kansai International Airport, Mt. Ikoma and Kongo, Osaka Castle and more.
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Sakai Hamono Museum
Looking on the outside like a merchant’s house from long ago, this museum introduces the traditional cutlery industry of Sakai.
Visitors get to taste the skills and creativity of craftsmen via tours of the knife making process and hands-on lessons in blade sharpening and polishing.
Open: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Doors closed at 4:00pm)
Admission fee: Free
Closed: Tuesdays, New Year’s holiday, Obon holiday