Osaka Sakai Tea Ceremony Rikyu Plaza and House Ruins

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

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What's included

Museum admission
Guide (Japanese, English)

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

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

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

【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.

Additional information

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.