Visitor Information
ClosedSen no Rikyu Chanoyu Museum, Yosano Akiko Museum, and Chanoyu
Experience Rooms: 3rd Tuesday of the month (Next day if 3rd Tuesday is apublic holiday) and year-end/New Year period
Tourist Information Space: Year-end/New Year period
Parking: None

Opening
hours

Sen no Rikyu Chanoyu Museum, Yosano Akiko Museum, andTourist Information Space: 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. (Last admission: 5:30p.m. )Chanoyu Experience Rooms: 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Last admission: 4:40p.m. )Parking: Available 24 hours

Admissionfees(Adult):

Admission + Exhibition fee ¥300
Ryurei Teicha ¥800
VR experience ¥1,400 (incl. exhibition fee)

Parking

Cars: ¥200/hr. (Max. ¥1,400/day) *Discount available for visitors toSakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
Buses: ¥1,000 /day [Prior reservation required]Transportation
access:1 min. on foot from Shukuin Sta., Hankai Line
Approx. 10 min. walk from Sakai Sta., Nankai Main Line, approx. 3‒5 min. by bus(Shukuin Bus Stop)
Approx. 6 min. by bus from Sakai Higashi Sta., Nankai Koya Line (Shukuin Bus Stop)
Approx. 10 min. by bus from Mikunigaoka Sta., JR Hanwa Line/Nankai Koya Line(Shukuin Bus Stop)
Approx. 3 min. by car from Sakai IC of Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai RouteApprox. 3 min. by car from Ohama IC of Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan RouteTo Namba

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Meet the great tea master,Sen no Rikyu, who iscredited with perfecting theart of chanoyu tea ceremony(wabicha), and the culture ofchanoyu. Learn about theprosperous history of middle
ages and early-modern
period Sakai, a commercial
city then known as theJapanese Venice.

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Sakai is blessed with a wealth of historical and cultural
heritage handed down through many generations. Thecity is home to such historical sites as the Mozu
Kofungun tumulus cluster which contains colossal
Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun, prestigious Shinto shrines andBuddhist temples and historical townscapes, as well as
traditional local industries. Visit the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu
and Akiko to learn about Sen no Rikyu and 16th century
Sakai, and Yosano Akiko and late 19th-20th century
Sakai. Make the Plaza the start of your adventure in thiscity of history and culture.

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Yosano Akiko was a pioneer in theﬁelds of modern literature, moderntranslation of Japanese classics, social
criticism, and education. This museumin her hometown showcases her lifeand achievements.

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Contact information

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Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko〒590-0958 2-1-1 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City TEL.072-260-4386 FAX.072-260-4725
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

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Discover the history
and culture of Sakai
through the stories ofa poet and a tea masterExplore the life of Sen no Rikyu and the art of chanoyu tea
ceremony from historical and cultural perspectives

Sen no Rikyu Chanoyu Museum

This museum introduces the relationship between Rikyu and Sakai in thethree themed areas of Sen no Rikyu and the City of Sakai, Sen noRikyu and Chanoyu, and Sen no Rikyu: His Life and Legacy. Learn
about the relationship between Rikyu and the city of Sakai and thewarlords who coveted the city, as well as the art of chanoyu (wabicha)
innovated and cultivated by Rikyu from easy-to-understand displays.

2FSakai Depicted in
the Sumiyoshi Sairei-zu Byobu(Sumiyoshi Festival Screen)This is the oldest-known painting of Sakai, depicting ascene of festival parades heading for central Sakai
from Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine. It is unique in that it
depicts in great detail the scenery of the city of Sakaiin the background. Touch the panel screens to readthe explanations.

You can ﬁnd people dressed as Portuguese
merchants in the parades. This painting
shows evidence of cultural exchange
between Sakai and overseas peoples.

(alcove sections)

Designs of Akiko s Books

During the middle ages and the early modern period, the city of Sakai ﬂourished as a hubof trade and commerce and was ruled by powerful merchants called egoshu. Importantcharacters associated with Sakai and Rikyu are introduced under two themes: A City ofMerchants and Chajin (tea ceremony practitioners) and A City Coveted by Warlords.

Tai-an located in Myoki-an in Oyamazaki Town, Kyoto Prefecture, isdesignated a national treasure and is the only remaining chashitsu
built by Sen no Rikyu. Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko have faithfullyreproduced this chashitsu in its original state. There is also a
reproduction of another chashitsu, the Rikyu Yojohan Chashitsu
used in the Kitano O-chanoyu (Grand Kitano Tea Ceremony). Entry
to these tea rooms requires reservations on the day.

Experience tea ceremony ina genuine chashitsu tea room

Chanoyu Experience

Many of Akiko s books wereelaborately designed, and thecolorful covers have artistic
value, heavily inﬂuenced by
Akiko s husband Hiroshi s ideathat they must be things thatcan be left for future
generations. The covers
designs in particular were often
created by eminent artists andare on display here.

Sakai Tai-an

Portrait of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Sakai City Museum)■Sakai Tai-an

YosanoAkiko
MuseumHere, reproductions of twochashitsu (tea rooms) aredisplayed: the chashitsu at theRikyu Residence in Imaichi-cho,
Sakai City, which was built toemulate the tea room of Takeno
Joo, and the chashitsu from theJuraku Residence in Kyoto,where Rikyu spent his ﬁnal years.

In this audio exhibit, Senno Rikyu talks about hislife and Toyotomi
Hideyoshi explains hisrelationship with Rikyu.
Sen no Rikyu isplayed by Kataoka
Ainosuke, an actor
born in Sakai.

Chanoyu
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VR Experience

Time Trip Sakai Combines
the Latest VR Technology
with a New Sensory Experience
By putting on the VR goggles, you can see a
3D hologram come to life before your eyes,
and you will be granted a bird s-eye view of
the city of Sakai as it appeared in the 16thcentury. You can examine the immersive
townscape and the lives of the local people
from a variety of diﬀerent angles.

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In the Chanoyu Experience Rooms in front of the Site of Sen no Rikyu s Residence are Nankai-an, a tea
ceremony area where you can sit in a chair and enjoy tea, and several authentic chashitsu (Seiko-ken,Furo-ken, and Tokuchi-ken). Those wishing to try a casual tea ceremony and those wishing to experience
authentic chanoyu can enjoy them here. Visit and immerse yourself in the world of chanoyu.

Chashitsu
Tea Ceremony
Experience[Reservation required]

Receive instruction on
chanoyu from
instructors of one of
the three Sen families.
Learn chanoyu etiquette including nijiri, seiza, correct
tokonoma appreciation, and how to accept the sweets
and tea. You can also try mixing the tea for yourself.
Conducted in authentic chashitsu and perfect foreveryone, from ﬁrst timers to chanoyu aﬁcionados.

Akiko had 12 children andlived for 34 years with her
husband, Hiroshi, until hisdeath. The relationshipbetween Hiroshi and Akiko
was that of teacher andstudent, and comrades, aswell as that of a couple.
They recognized each other stalents and remained lovingly
A number of Akiko s personal eﬀects arebound through unchanging
on display.
mutual respect and trust.

Special
Exhibition
Gallery
Special
Exhibition
Gallery

Reproduction of Rikyu s Chashitsu

Ceramic wares and tea utensils
excavated from the Remains of theMoated City of Sakai are displayed.
(Managed by Sakai City, Cultural
Assets Department)Rikyu and People
Associated with Sakai

Akiko s Life withHer Husband,Hiroshi

The book cover forMidaregami,Akiko s mostfamous book, is exhibited.

Learn about Akiko s creative world and her life

Yosano Akiko Museum
This museum introduces Akiko s life and work, both of whichwere shaped by the turbulence of the Meiji, Taisho and earlyShowa periods (late 19th−early 20th century) through which
she lived and reﬂected her eﬀorts to challenge the status quo.
Her work included the publication of many poetry collections,most notably Midaregami (Tangled Hair), a modern translationof Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji), commentaries oncontemporary social issues, and involvement in education.
Your Sakai sightseeing
adventure starts here!

Tourist Information
SpaceAkiko s Childhood Home
Surugaya, the confectionery shopwhere Akiko was born, was known
for its yokan (sweetened bean jelly).
The shop building was built in aunique style, mixing both Japaneseand Western elements. The second
ﬂoor of the shop wasEuropean in style andhad a large clock on theexterior wall. Akiko schildhood is introduced in thisreproduction of Surugaya.
Akiko s childhood is introduced with
illustrations of a young Akiko drawn
by Takehisa Yumeji.
Collection of Osaka Prefectural Library,
Center for International Children s Literature■Special Exhibition Gallery
This gallery is equipped with
airtight cases suitable for exhibiting
important items, even nationaltreasures. The space will used forregularly held exhibitions on a wide
range of themes.

This area introduces the rich historical and cultural heritage in Sakai and provides awide range of information on sightseeing in the city. Sightseeing tips and must-see spots
are introduced using touch panels and tablets.

Please note that all tea ceremony workshops
include the opportunity to taste a Japanese(unbaked) confectionary produced here in Sakai.

Ryurei Teicha[Reservation required]

At casual Ryurei tea ceremonies, held throughout the day,visitors sit on stools while they enjoy matcha and Japanese
sweets served in Omotesenke, Urasenke, or Mushakoujisenke
style. Groups and individuals welcome.

Explore each area oflate-Edo and Meiji period(late 19th−20 th century)
Sakai on the huge ceramic ﬂoor map.

A detailed diorama with uniquenarration depicts the townscapesurrounding Shukuin (the location ofthis museum), which was the central
part of the city of Sakai in the earlyShowa period (late 1920s onwards).