About the facility
Sakai is home to the Mozu burial mounds, including the Tumulus of Emperor Nintoku, as well as historic shrines and temples, old townscapes, sites associated with famous historic figures, traditional industries, and other countless historical and cultural resources nurtured over Sakai's long history.
”Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko" is a museum to know more about Sen no Rikyu, Sakai in the Azuchi Momoyama era, and Akiko Yosano and Sakai in the Meiji Taisho era, and to get acquainted with Sakai's history and culture.
Special offers of KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
A free gift if you make a purchase of over 2,000 yen in the museum (excluding some products)
Access
- Closest stations
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Sakai Station → Sakai Eki Nishiguchi (Nankai Bus) → Hanadaguchi (Nankai Bus) → 2-min walk to Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum, 220 yen
Bus fare separately required.
- KANSAI RAILWAY PASS Reference links
Map and information
Recommended places to visit in OSAKA
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Minoh Falls
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Expo '70 Commemorative Park
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Settsukyo and Hana-no-sato Onsen "Bijin-no-yu Syofuen" "Sansuikan"
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Imashirozuka burial mound, Imashiro Daio-no-mori Imashirozuka History Museum, and Shinike Haniwa Factory Park
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Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory
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Osaka Castle
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Tsutenkaku
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HARUKAS300（observatory）
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Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum
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Sakai City Museum
Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
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OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
with many vibrant spots. -
KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
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NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
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KOBE/HIMEJI
Kobe is a town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, while Himeji boasts Himeji Castle, a world heritage site.
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WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
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SHIGA
Visit Hieizan Enryakuji temple and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.