Sakai City has a population of about 810,000 and is the second largest city in Osaka Prefecture after Osaka City.
When you think of the second largest city, you may think of a big city, but if you take a step away from the hustle and bustle, you will find a rich charm with a different history, such as Kofun Tumulus and History Shrines.
The Mozu Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also home to the largest tomb in Japan, the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku, making it a city where you can feel history and tradition firsthand.
We will Broadcasting Information full of the charm of Sakai City, so thank you!
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🍵 Matcha experience with a golden tea bowl (seated tea ceremony)🍡
Enjoy matcha served in a golden tea bowl while seated, along with Sakai wagashi (fresh Japanese confections)✨
📢 “Untie the Knot, Sakai: Delving into Sakai’s Mysteries 2025”🎉
🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
📍 Sakai Rishō no Mori — reservations open from Saturday, March 1!
🔍 For details, please check the announcements on the Sakai Tourism Guide website
📬 Apply: via the Sakai Rishō no Mori reservation site
📞 Inquiries: 072-260-4386
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🧵Unraveling the Mystery of the Tea Room – Hideyoshi’s Golden Tea Room and Rikyu’s Taian
Sen no Rikyu, born in Sakai, perfected the tea ceremony culture 🍵
This event focuses on the tea room and features a special lecture by a curator
along with an exhibition-guided tour visiting two tea rooms ✨
📢“Untie the Cord: Exploring Sakai’s Mysteries 2025” 🎉
🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
📍Sakai Risho no Mori; reservations open from Saturday, March 1!
🔍For details, please check the announcement on the Sakai Tourism Guide website
📬Apply via the Sakai Risho no Mori reservation site
📞Inquiries: 072-260-4386
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🌼 Half a million rapeseed flowers are coming into bloom
Like a yellow carpet!✨
Under the winter sky, enjoy a field of rapeseed flowers stretching as far as the eye can see♪
This week is peak viewing💕
📍 Location: Village Area Flower Fields (Hoshi Hill · Tsuki Hill)
🌿 Variety: Kanaki (Kanaki)
💛 Number of flowers: 500,000
📅 Blooming season: Now at peak – around mid-March (subject to weather)
🔍 The latest bloom updates are posted on the official Instagram ( @harvesthill_sakai )!
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🔴🔵50 days until the opening!🔵🔴
Only 50 days left until the Osaka-Kansai Expo✨
A six-month showcase of cutting-edge technology, culture, and cuisine from around the world is just ahead!🌎🍣🚀
You can reach the expo site from Sakai by various means such as boat or bicycle!🚢🚴
Eco-friendly travel doubles the fun of the journey♪
📢For details, visit Sakai City’s official website🔍
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🔫 Special guided tour exploring the mystery of Sakai gunsmith Inoue Sekiemon!
In the Edo period, Sakai was a major center for firearm production✨
This tour delves into the mystery of Sakai gunsmith Inoue Sekiemon, who inherited that history🕵️
📢 “Untie the Threads, Uncover Sakai: Exploring Sakai’s Mysteries 2025”🎉
📅 Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
📍Teppo-kaji residence, about 8 participants per session, advance reservations accepted!
🔍 For details, please check the notices on the Sakai Tourism Guide website.
📬Application:
Phone/Fax: 072-228-1501
Email: info@sakai-machiyamuseums.com
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🚶♂️Four sightseeing tour courses! 🚲
🍵A route tracing Sen no Rikyū’s footsteps, an exploration of the moat-city’s history,
a historic sites tour of the old port, and a special cycling course! 🚴
Experience Sakai’s profound history with a guided tour. ✨
📢“Unraveling Sakai: Probing the Mysteries of Sakai 2025”🎉
📅 Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
🔍For details and applications, please check the announcements on the Sakai Tourism Guide website📬
This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn more about Sakai!
We look forward to your participation✨
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Experience the history of matchlock guns in person!
A workshop by the Sakai Matchlock Gun Preservation Society✨
Learn from an explanation using an actual matchlock gun and take commemorative photos with the gun squad!
📢 “Untie the Cord, Explore Sakai: Uncovering Sakai’s Mysteries 2025”🎉
📅 Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, 2025
📍Teppo Blacksmith Residence, each session limited to 10 people, advance reservations now open!
🔍For details, please check the announcements on the Sakai Tourism Guide website.
📬Applications:
Phone/Fax: 072-228-1501
Email: info@sakai-machiyamuseums.com
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Unravel Sakai 2025 — Investigating the Mysteries of Sakai
An interactive event that unravels Sakai.
This edition is themed "Investigating the Mysteries of Sakai" 🔍
Featuring a tour-style real mystery-solving game called "Nazotokeba Sakai", plus special guided tours and hands-on experiences you can only find here—packed with excitement! ✨
Why not join the "Expedition Team" to probe the various mysteries hidden across Sakai? 🕵️
Dates: Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
*The real mystery-solving game runs from Saturday, March 22 through Monday, October 13.*
Location: Kanjō (moat) area, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
For details, please check the announcements on the Sakai Tourism Guide website.
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📣 March 5 only! Enjoy sumo and Shinto at Ohtori Grand Shrine 🏯💪
A rare experience plan lets you watch Arashio-beya’s morning sumo practice at Ohtori Grand Shrine and attend a special talk by a Shinto priest titled “Shinto and Sumo.” ✨
👀 This is your chance to see rikishi train up close with the same intensity as in competition!
The talk on the deep ties between Shinto and sumo will make watching matches even more enjoyable. 🎤
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, March 5
💰 Fee: 5,500 yen (about 3.5 hours)
📬 Registration deadline: One week before the event date
✨ Participants will also receive commemorative gifts from Ohtori Grand Shrine and Arashio-beya!
🔍 For details and to apply, check the “Experience Tours & Plans” section via the URL in our profile.
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📣 Experience Sakai’s knife-making!
Join the “Sakai Koyo Knife Factory & Gallery Tour” and a short knife-sharpening workshop! 🗡️✨
👩🏼✈️On the tour, you’ll see parts of the knife-making process that are usually hidden from view! 🔧
Afterwards, try a mini knife-sharpening lesson in the gallery. Knife fans will be thrilled by a gallery displaying some 500 blades—definitely worth seeing. Please enjoy!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
👥 Capacity: 6 people (single participants welcome)
💰 Fee: ¥4,000 (about 2 hours)
📫 Apply by three days before the event date!
🔍 For details, check the Sakai tourism guide Experience Plans & Tours
📞 Contact: Sakai Tourism and Convention Bureau Public Interest Incorporated Association (072-233-6601)
Come experience Sakai’s traditional craftsmanship with us! 🔪🌟
We look forward to your participation!
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