3 hours
Available languages: English
Start: Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
1-6
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

Please meet your guide inside the lobby on the 1st floor of Sakai Risho no Mori. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with a logo.

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kanbukuro

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nanshu-ji Temple

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

End point

Nanshu-ji 3-chōme-1-2 Minamihatagochōhigashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0965, Japan

Plan

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Osaka Tea & Zen Tour – Trace Footsteps of Tea Master Sen no Rikyu

3 hours

＜Inclusions＞
All Fees and Taxes

＜Plan Code＞
G-043

172.64USD～

What's Included

・All Fees and Taxes

Experience details

Follow the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the grand master who perfected the Way of Tea. Born in Sakai, he revolutionized tea culture with his wabi-sabi philosophy.

Visit the site of his former residence and explore exhibits at Sakai Risho no Mori. Experience an authentic Seated Tea Ceremony (Ritsurei Chakai). Enjoy Kurumi Mochi, a local specialty.

Then, visit Nanshu-ji Temple, where Rikyu trained. Discover the deep connection between tea, Zen, and Japanese culture.

Meeting Place

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko: Please meet your guide inside the lobby on the 1st floor of Sakai Risho no Mori. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with a logo.

Important information

・Confirmation will be received at time of booking
・Not wheelchair accessible
・Not recommended for travelers with back problems
・Not recommended for pregnant travelers
・No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
・ Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
・This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate