MEDIEVAL SAKAI HISTORICAL WALKING WITH GUIDE

MEDIEVAL SAKAI HISTORICAL WALKING WITH GUIDE

In 1582, a major event in Japanese history occurred: the Honnoji Incident. At that time, Oda Nobunaga's sworn friend Tokugawa Ieyasu was staying in Sakai and heard that Oda Nobunaga was killed, so Ieyasu rushed to Mikawa. Before and after the Honnoji Incident, what did Ieyasu do, where did he stay overnight, and what did he see in Sakai? Listen to the tour guide's explanation as you take a walk through Sakai, retracing Ieyasu's steps.

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Direction of the Yamato area as viewed from the Sakai City Hall Observation Lobby

Direction of the Yamato area as viewed from the Sakai City Hall Observation Lobby

Tokugawa Ieyasu was said to have stayed overnight in Myokokuji Temple while in Sakai

Tokugawa Ieyasu was said to have stayed overnight in Myokokuji Temple while in Sakai

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
1 person
Maximum Capacity
10 people
Meeting and Exchange Areas
Observation Lobby (Elevator hall), 21st floor, High-rise Building, Sakai City Hall
3-1 Minami-kawaramachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Open Period
Year-round
Closed Period
No interior guidance on days when the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko is closed (e.g. every 3rd Tuesday, New Year's holidays)
Meeting Times and Business Hours
Arrive and meet up at 9:50 AM
Tour Schedule
9:50 AM: Arrive at the Observation Lobby (Elevator hall), 21st floor, High-rise Building, Sakai City Hall and join up with the tour guide -> 10:00 AM: Explanation given in the Observation Lobby about the townscapes of Sakai's historical areas and the roadway leading to eastern Kanto provinces along which Ieyasu escaped -> After a visual tour, start the walking section: From Sakai City Hall -> Oshoji Road -> Exterior of Kogakuji Temple, which is linked to benefactors of Ieyasu's escape -> Visit Myokokuji Temple (museum), where Ieyasu is said to have stayed (Admission fees are to be paid out-of-pocket) -> Site of the Sakai magistrate's office -> Aguchi-jinja Shrine, where the Egoshu meetings were held -> Free entry area of Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, examine historical strata and old maps (Fees for hands-on activities and viewing of exhibits are to be paid out-of-pocket) -> End the tour at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko at 12:30 PM If there are those who wish to view the exhibits at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko at their own expense, the guide will provide further explanations of exhibits in the facility until 12:50 PM. Be sure to tell your guide on the day of the tour. Recommended activity after the end of the tour (Own expense):Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko offers a "Historical Moat VR" experience in which users can explore the Sakai townscape as it was roughly 500 years ago. Enjoy a VR experience of Sakai as it was seen by Ieyasu in his era. No prior reservation required. 1,400 yen for a ticket to view both the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko exhibits + Historical Moat VR set. • The Umenohana restaurant located next to the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko offers historical and unique kaiseki dinner tray cuisine based on the concept of "tasting Sakai's history." Selling price: 4,980 yen per person (incl. tax). Includes Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko admission (300 yen) + Tea ceremony ticket (800 yen) Prior reservation with Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko required. https://www.sakai-rishonomori.com/information/originalmenu/
Required Time
Around 2.5 hours
Provision of Meals
Meals are not provided
Notes
If your group has over 10 people, please consult with us if you would like to be considered a single group
Related websites
https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/161

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