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Osaka Sakai Cultural Tour: Traditional Crafts, Tea & Incense

Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$89.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Sakai, Osaka's historic city of craftsmanship, traditional tea culture, and local artisans.

Begin by discovering Sakai's renowned knife-making heritage through a traditional workshop, factory visit, or blacksmith exhibition, depending on availability.

Next, craft your own incense using upcycled matcha, shaping it into miniature kofun tombs and haniwa figures inspired by Sakai's ancient heritage.

Finish with a traditional matcha experience guided by a tea master, discovering the tea culture shaped by Sakai's legendary master, Sen no Rikyu.

We can usually fit two to three stops in, depending on the day.

We move from place to place by the local tram, bring your IC-CARD to travel around.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cultural Tour (4 Hours Ver)
Duration: 4 hours: Visit the Knife Exhibition and the traditional Matcha Making
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Incense-making experience (Matcha)
  • Knife factory visit
  • Tea serving
  • Guide fee
  • Food and drink expenses
  • Transportation expenses for bus, train, etc.

Meeting point
Meet your guide at Nankai Station
Return details
Meet your guide at Nankai Station

  • Witness the craftsmanship behind Japan's world-renowned Sakai blades.
  • Sakai Municipal Machiya Historical Museum Yamaguchi Residence
    Crafting Rare Matcha Incense at the Birthplace of Japanese Incense.
  • Satkai City Japanese Tea Room
    Enjoy freshly prepared matcha and discover the tea culture that continues to thrive in Sakai.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
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    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Osaka Sakai Cultural Tour: Traditional Crafts, Tea & Incense

    Location Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $89.65
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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