Introduction of Attractions
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
Sakai's historic and cultural forest where everyone can enjoy tea ceremony and literature
This cultural tourism facility allows you to experience the history and culture of Sakai through two great figures associated with the city, Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko. In addition to permanent exhibitions such as the Sen no Rikyu Tea Ceremony Hall and the Yosano Akiko Memorial Hall, you can also enjoy a "standing tea ceremony" where you can casually experience the tea ceremony from a chair.
*Parking and experience fees are separate charges.
More Information
- Facility name
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Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
- location
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2-1-1 Shukuincho Nishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
- contact address
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072-260-4386
- Official URL
- access
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For guests coming by car or motorcycle
Nearest expressway entrance/exit
■｜Hanshin Expressway Route 15 Sakai Line Sakai IC｜→｜Sakai Rissho no Mori (approx. 3 minutes)｜
■｜Hanshin Expressway Route 4 Bayshore Route, Ohama IC｜→｜Sakai Rissho no Mori (approx. 3 minutes)｜●For guests coming from Osaka city
<From Universal City>
■｜Hanshin Expressway Route 2 Yodogawa Left Bank Line Shimaya IC｜→│Hanshin Expressway Route 4 Bayshore Line Ohama IC｜→｜Sakai Rissho no Mori｜<From the direction of Kaiyukan>
■│Hanshin Expressway Route 4 Tempozan IC│→│Hanshin Expressway Route 4 Bayshore Line Ohama IC│→｜Sakai Rissho no Mori｜●For guests coming from Kansai International Airport
■│Kansai Airport Expressway│→│Rinku JCT│→│Hanshin Expressway Route 4 Bayshore Line Ohama IC│→│Sakai Rissho no Mori│ - Opening hours
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Sen no Rikyu Tea Ceremony Museum/Yosano Akiko Memorial Museum: 9:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Tourist Information and Exhibition Room: 9:00-18:00
Tea ceremony experience facility: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:40)
- Regular Holiday
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Sen no Rikyu Tea Ceremony Museum / Yosano Akiko Memorial Museum: Third Tuesday of every month (or the following day if it is a public holiday) and New Year's holidays (December 29th (Monday) - January 3rd (Saturday))
We will be open as usual from 9:00 am on Sunday, January 4th, 2026.Tourist Information Exhibition Room: New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
- Admission fee
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Tourist Information Exhibition Room: Free admission
Exhibition viewing: Adults (including university students) 300 yen
- Other fees
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Tea ceremony: Adults (including university students) 800 yen
Tea ceremony experience: Adults (including university students) 1,000 yen
Special tour of Sakai Tai-an: 300 yen (separate exhibition ticket required)
VR experience "Time Trip Sakai": Adults (including university students) 1,400 yen
- Parking fee
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200 yen per hour (maximum 1,400 yen per day)
*Facility users are eligible for a discount on certain parking fees.