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Osaka
A facility where visitors can enjoy the world of Sen no Rikyu and Akiko Yosano, both of whom have connections with Sakai

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Exhibition Admission Fee & VR Experience - Osaka

USD9.79(JPY1,400)

  • Instant Booking
  • Reservation Time:
    May vary. Please check the calendar.
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
10 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Adult (Age 19 & up)(Aged 19 years and above) USD 9.79
High school (Age 15-18)(15 years - 18 years) USD 9.09
Intermediate school (Age 13-14)(13 years - 14 years) USD 8.39
Age (Min.):
13 years old
Cancellation:
No
Booking deadline:
1 day prior by 17:00

Activity

About Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

A museum where visitors can learn about Sakai through Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko, both of whom are associated with the city

Experience the world of Sen no Rikyu and Akiko Yosano, both associated with Sakai, along with the immersive VR experience of the historic moat-encircled city of Sakai.

Recreates the townscape of ancient Sakai with three-dimensional holographic imagery!

Sakai Enishi-an is a store inside the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

A variety of Sakai souvenirs such as delicious Sakai sweets and incense sticks are also available!

One notable feature is the Sakai-Taian, a reconstruction of the tea ceremony room originally designed by Sen no Rikyu. It stands as the sole existing national treasure Tai-an tea ceremony room in its original form!

In addition to seeing the exterior, you can also go inside.


Schedule

  • Reservation completed

    A text message (containing a QR code and a downloadable e-ticket link) will be sent to your registered email address after the reservation is completed.

  • Ticket exchange / admission

    Please present the QR code voucher at the general reception desk on the 1st floor of Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko to exchange it for a ticket and enter the venue.


Included in the Fee

Exhibition admission fee / VR experience fee (Approximately 15 minutes per session)

Not included in the Fee

Other personal expenses

Meeting Place

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, 1F General Reception

2-1-1 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka

Directions

Nearest Station(1) Shukuin Station (Hankai Line) (2) Sakaigashi Station (Nankai-Koya Line) (3) Sakai Station (Nankai Main Line) (4) Nearest bus stop "Shukuin"

Directions to Nearest Station(1) 1-minute walk (2) Approximately 6 minutes by bus (3) Approximately 10-minute walk/ 3-5 minutes by bus (4) 1-minute walk

Destination by TaxiSakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

QR code with voucher


Cancellation Policy

No cancellation/changes can be made

Notes

[Business Hours]
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko 
Tourist Information Exhibition Room: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM)
Closed: 3rd Tuesday of the month (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday) and year-end and New Year holidays

[Notes on the VR experience]
• The VR experience is not available for children 0-12 years old.
• Please be at the meeting place with your ticket redeemed 5 minutes prior to the VR experience.
• Multilingual support is available (Japanese, English, French, Chinese, and Korean)

[Notes]
• Please refrain from eating and drinking outside of the designated areas for hygiene purposes.
• Smoking is prohibited in the entire building.
• Please use only pencils for writing to prevent any damage to the exhibits.
• Photography or videography in certain areas is discouraged to ensure the protection of the exhibits.
• For the safety of the exhibits, please refrain from bringing umbrellas into the exhibition rooms.
• Large items should not be brought into the exhibition rooms. Please utilize the lockers provided.
• To maintain a peaceful environment in the tea room area, we kindly ask for your cooperation in keeping noise to a minimum. Please turn off or switch your cell phones to silent mode. Also, please be aware that running in the exhibition rooms or corridors is dangerous, so please supervise your children accordingly.
• Pets are not allowed inside the premises. However, entry with service animals (guide dogs, hearing dogs, etc.) for assistance purposes is permitted. Additionally, bringing plants is also prohibited for environmental management.
• Hazardous materials are not allowed.
• Entry will be denied to individuals who are intoxicated. Please adhere to the staff's instructions, as we will promptly address any behavior that may disrupt other visitors. Failure to comply may result in being asked to leave the premises.
• Wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent, but please note that their number is limited.

[Supported Languages]
• For guidance in foreign languages, we have tablets available in five languages: Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). If you wish to use them, please inform the reception.


Organizer

Sakai Tourism & Convention Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

1-35 Nishi 1-chome, Kaino-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-0950

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Adult (Age 19 & up)(USD 9.79)
Aged 19 years and above
High school (Age 15-18)(USD 9.09)
15 years - 18 years
Intermediate school (Age 13-14)(USD 8.39)
13 years - 14 years
USD0.00(JPY0)