Old Sakai Lighthouse
We will pass and visit this Old Lighthouse, symbol of the contemporary opening of Sakai to the world.
Statue of Luzon Sukezaemon
We go to salute Luzon Sukezaemon, rich Japanese merchant from the 16th century whose statue is welcoming foreigners.
Old Port of Sakai
We pass in front of this monument which is dedicated to the old port of Sakai and also which was the place of action of the incident of Sakai, involving French militaries and Japanese samurai.
Statue of the Foreigner
We say hello to this Spaniard from the 16th century who went to visit Sakai.
Xavier Park
The park is built on the remains of the house of a rich christian Japanese merchant and is named after Xavier, famous missionnary.
Sakai Knife Museum
Sakai is famous all around the world for its knifes. Back in the times, knife makers were making swords for samurai and that is why knifes have a so good quality, even nowadays.
Myokokuji Temple
This temple is one of the place of action of the Sakai Incident, high place of History. We will go there and remember the past.
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
This museum teaches us more about the History of Sakai from the antiquity to the contemporary period. We can know more about Sakai and Japan!
Nanshu-ji Temple
The famous tea master Rikyu were officing from that place. Going there; we can know more about Japanese culture!
Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku
This Kofun is the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, and dates from the 5th Century and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. We can feel the Historical atmosphere which goes out this monument.
