Kofun Burari Map (Daisen Park Area)

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This facility is equipped with functions that provide guidance to the significance and fascination of the World Heritage site "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group." Here you can experience the majesty of the burial mounds at a theater with extremely high-resolution 8K aerial photography imaging, buy burial mound souvenirs, and at the tourist information center, borrow rental bicycles or use the baggage storage services, among other services. The outlines of the various sections of this facility are as follows. ・Display corner Introductory display of the significance of the World Heritage site and the fascination of the group of burial mounds. ・Theater Experience the majesty of the Mozu-Furuichi group of burial mounds and the cultural history of Sakai City via ultra-high-definition 8K aerial photography imaging projected onto the walls and floor. ・Tourist information center Provides sight-seeing information to help you travel around Sakai smoothly. Provides services that include renting out bicycles that are a convenient way to tour the burial mounds, and baggage storage. ・Shop sells burial mound souvenirs and specialties of Sakai City. Please watch the promotional video of the Mozu Mounded Tombs Visitor Center. Address：2 Chome-160 Mozusekiuncho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0802 Phone no.：072-245-6682 Opening hours： 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Please check the facility's website or the facility for the most up-to-date information. Closed on：New Year's Eve and New Year's Day URL： Official Website Official Guide： SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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Welcome to the "Walking Map of Ancient Burial Mounds." It gives you information about sightseeing spots and dining locations near the World Heritage Site Mozu ancient burial mounds (Daisen Park area) in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group" became Osaka's first World Heritage site when it was registered in 2019. Why not use the GPS function on your smartphone or tablet as you walk around the burial mounds. Icons in Map Spot Information Information on each spot is introduced here. Information Button You can see the title and description of the map. SPOT LIST You can check the list of spots.You can change the display/non-display of each category. GPS Button Turn GPS on and off." (When blue)" Click→GPS Off" (When white)"Click→GPS On Can be switched with Google Maps. Precautions *When operating a smartphone, please check the safety of your surroundings and stand still. It is very dangerous to move around while looking at your smartphone. *Please allow "Use of Location Information" on your smartphone browser. *If your current location is not displayed even though you are within the map area, it is possible that the GPS signal is not being acquired properly. Please move a little and try again. *The opening hours of facilities and stores are subject to change due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection. Please check in advance before your visit. *Illustrations and photos are for illustrative purposes only. *Information is current as of March 2022.

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This is located at the northern end of the Mozu group of burial mounds. At a length of about 148 meters, it is a smaller keyhole-shaped Emperor's tomb. It was built around the middle of the 5th century and is known to include two further subsidiary burial mounds and a double-layered moat. As one of the three Mozu imperial tombs, it is also called "Mozu-no-mimihara-no-kita-no-misasagi. This is located at the northern end of the Mozu group of burial mounds. At a length of about 148 meters, it is a smaller keyhole-shaped Emperor's tomb. It was built around the middle of the 5th century and is known to include two further subsidiary burial mounds and a double-layered moat. As one of the three Mozu imperial tombs, it is also called "Mozu-no-mimihara-no-kita-no-misasagi." It is a keyhole-shaped burial mound located at the northern end of the Mozu group of burial mounds. Its front end faces south. It is currently managed by the Imperial Household Agency as the tomb of Emperor Hanzei and the north tomb of the three "Mozu-no-mimihara" imperial tombs. The grave mound is about 148 meters long. The diameter of its rear, rounded section is about 76 meters and its height is about 13 meters. The width of the front section is about 110 meters and its height is about 15 meters. It is the seventh largest of the Mozu group of burial mounds. It is about one-third the size of the burial tomb of Emperor Nintoku. It is small for an emperor's tomb, but the reason for this is not known. The grave mound was built in three layers, and based on that shape and the haniwa (clay figures that were buried with the dead) that were excavated there, it is thought to have been constructed around the middle of the 5th century. It is currently surrounded by a single moat in the shape of a shield, but excavation in the area has confirmed that there had previously been a double-layered moat here. Address 2 Chome Kitamikunigaokacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0021 Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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Built around the middle of the 5th century, with a length of about 486 meters, this is Japan's largest keyhole-shaped kofun burial mound. It is one of the world's three greatest tombs, together with the Great Pyramid of Giza built for Pharoah Kufuh, and the tomb of the first Qin emperor of China. It is one of the three "Mozu-no-mimihara" tombs. Its grave mound was built in three layers, it is surrounded by three moats, and it contains more than 10 subsidiary burial mounds. It is said to be one of the three greatest tombs in the world, together with the Great Pyramid of Giza built for Pharoah Kufuh, and the tomb of the first Qin emperor of China. From above it looks like a circle combined with a square to form a burial mound in the uniquely Japanese keyhole shape. It is estimated to have been constructed around the middle of the 5th century and to have taken about 20 years to build. It is Japan's largest keyhole-shaped burial mound. Together with the burial mound of Emperor Hanzei (Tadeiyama burial mound) to the north, and the burial mound of Emperor Richu (Misanzai burial mound) to the south, it is known as one of the three "Mozu-no-mimihara" imperial tombs. It is currently managed by the Imperial Household Agency as the middle of those three, and as the tomb of Emperor Nintoku. The front section of the grave mound faces south. The tumulus's entire length is about 486 meters. The diameter of the rear, rounded section is about 249 meters and its height is about 35.8 meters. The width of the front section is about 307 meters, its height is about 33.9 meters and it is formed by three layers. There are protruding sections on both sides of the "neck" area. It is surrounded by three moats, the outer of which was re-dug in the Meiji period (1968–1912). It has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. Figures in the shape of people (with female heads), water birds, horses, deer, and houses have been excavated. 　During investigations from around 1955 and more recently, Sue ware pots were excavated from the protruding sections, providing further evidence of when the burial mound was created. In 1872, a long, stone coffin placed in a pit-type stone burial chamber in the front section was opened, and a sword, armor, and glass pots and plates were excavated. These artifacts were reburied, but detailed illustrations of them were recorded and the armor was a beautiful gilt bronze. 　As befitting of Japan's largest keyhole-shaped burial mound, there are more than 10 subsidiary burial mounds around it. It is referred to as the burial mound of Emperor Nintoku, but it was built after the burial mound of Emperor Richu was, which is opposite to the order of their reigns mentioned in the Nihon Shoki record of history and other ancient documents, which give the order as Emperor Nintoku, then Emperor Richu. Address Daisencho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0035 Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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This keyhole-shaped burial mound is located in Mozu Honmachi and its front section faces west. The mound is designated as an area where an emperor or member of the imperial family may have been buried and is managed by the Imperial Household Agency. This keyhole-shaped burial mound is located in Mozu Honmachi and its front section faces west. During excavation work carried out in 2008 by Sakai City and the Imperial Household Agency, the mound was restored to a length of about 203 meters, the rear, rounded section to a diameter of about 113 meters and the width of the widest part of the front section to about 136 meters. The burial mound was made in three layers, and has protruding sections on the south "neck" section. It has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. However, details such as the construction of the main burial section and the burial accessories are unknown. It is surrounded by a moat and embankment in the shape of a shield, and recent examination has found that there is a second moat. The mound is managed by the Imperial Household Agency as an area where an emperor or member of the imperial family may have been buried. Address 1 Chome Mozuhonmachi, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8036 Google Maps Route Search

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It is located at the south-east end of the Mozu group of burial mounds. With a length of about 300 meters, it is the seventh largest of Japan's keyhole-shaped tombs. The wide breadth of the front section means it is considered the most exquisite of the burial mounds. It is also the newest, being constructed in the latter part of the 5th century. The name "Nisanzai" is thought to have been derived from a word meaning imperial tomb, which is "misasagi." It is a large keyhole-shaped burial mound in the south-east of the Mozu group of burial mounds and its front section faces west. The mound is about 300 meters long. The diameter of its rear, rounded section is about 170 meters and its height is about 24.6 meters. The width of the front section is about 224 meters and its height is about 25.9 meters. The mound was constructed in three layers and has protruding sections on each side of its "neck" area. The construction of the main burial section and the burial accessories are unknown, but it has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. It is currently surrounded by one moat in the shape of a shield, but excavation work carried out in 1976 found that it also has an external moat. 　Examination of the moat that was conducted in 2012 found part of a wooden bridge over the moat, which became a very important discovery in terms of the burial mound's external facilities and burial rituals. Because the front section of the burial mound is wide and imposing, with a sense of stability, folklore suggests that this is the tomb of Emperor Hanzei. The Imperial Household Agency has designated the burial mound as an area where an emperor or member of the imperial family may have been buried and the agency manages it. 　"Nisanzai" is thought to have been derived from a word for imperial tomb, "misasagi." The wide breadth of the front section means it is considered the most exquisite of the burial mounds. It is also the newest of the Mozu group of tombs, being constructed in the latter part of the 5th century. Address 3 Chome Mozu Nishinocho, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8033 Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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This huge keyhole-shaped burial mound is located in Ishizugaoka. It is about 365 meters long and is Japan's third-largest burial mound. It is older than the burial mound of Emperor Nintoku, having been constructed around the first half of the 5th century. It is one of the three "Mozu-no-mimihara" imperial tombs and is also known as the "Mozu-no-mimihara" southern imperial tomb, and as the Misanzai burial mound. Among the Mozu group of burial mounds, it is the next largest keyhole-shaped burial mound after that of Emperor Nintoku (Daisen burial mound) and is known to have had about 10 subsidiary burial mounds. Excavated materials and other sources have shown that, from among them, the Shichikanyama burial mound is older than the Emperor Nintoku burial mound, having been created around the first half of the 5th century. The burial mound is about 365 meters long. The diameter of its rear, rounded section is about 205 meters and its height is about 27.6 meters. The width of the front section is about 235 meters and its height is about 25.3 meters. It is a large keyhole-shaped burial mound and is Japan's third largest. The front section of it is located in Ishizugaoka and faces south. 　The mound was constructed in three layers and has a protruding section on the west side of its "neck" area. Details such as the construction of the main burial section and the burial accessories are unknown, but it has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. It is surrounded by a single moat and embankment in the shape of a shield, but in 1994 a second, outer moat with a width of about 10 meters was discovered. According to records from the Edo period (1603–1868), there was a large hollow in the middle of the rear, rounded section, suggesting that it may have already been subject to grave robbing. 　It is currently managed by the Imperial Household Agency as the tomb of Emperor Richu and as the south tomb of the three "Mozu-no-mimihara" imperial tombs. Address Ishizugaoka, Nishi Ward, Sakai, Osaka 593-0000 Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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It is located in the middle of the Mozu group of burial mounds and is the eighth-largest keyhole-shaped tomb designated by Japan as a historic site. It came close to being destroyed in favor of housing development but campaigning by citizens led to its preservation. Helmeted haniwa (clay figures that were buried with the dead) excavated from here have become the logo of the city's preservation of cultural property. It is a keyhole-shaped burial mound located near the middle of the Mozu group of burial mounds, and its front section faces west. There are a number of mounds around it that are considered to be subsidiary burial mounds. It is believed to have been constructed in the early 5th century. It is about 146 meters long. The diameter of the rear, rounded section is about 90 meters, and it is about 12.2 meters tall. The front section is about 99 meters wide and is about 11.4 meters tall. The mound is constructed in three layers and has a protruding section on the southern area of the "neck" section. It has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. Haniwa clay figures with helmets structured like a ship's keel have been excavated from the rear, rounded section. Because it is located at the south end of a plateau, a large embankment is built on the south side of the moat. 　Around 1955 this burial mound was almost destroyed in order to construct housing, but it was preserved thanks to campaigning by citizens. A helmeted haniwa clay figure that was excavated at the time from the rear, rounded section has become the logo of Sakai City's cultural property preservation. Address 3 Chome Mozuhonmachi, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8036 Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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This is a keyhole-shaped mound that is about 100 meters long and located about 50 meters to the north-west of Emperor Nintoku's tomb. The grave mound is constructed in two layers, is surrounded by a moat shaped like a shield, and has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. This keyhole-shaped burial mound is located about 50 meters to the north-west of Emperor Nintoku's tomb (Daisen burial mound). It's front section faces south. The mound is about 100 meters long. The diameter of its rear, rounded section is about 63 meters and its height is about 10.3 meters. The width of the front section is about 68.5 meters and its height is about 10.3 meters. There is a protruding section on the west part of the mound's "neck" section. The burial mound is constructed in two layers, is surrounded by a moat shaped like a shield, and has fukiishi stones that cover the mound like shingles and haniwa clay figures that were buried with the dead. As it has not undergone a survey, the construction of the main burial section is unclear and the content and nature of its burial accessories is also unknown. 　The burial mound is managed by the Imperial Household Agency as a subsidiary burial mound of the tomb of Emperor Nintoku. The Osaka Central Ring Road currently runs alongside the south side of the moat, passing over a section of it. Address Higashinagayamaen, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0034 Google Maps Route Search

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The origin of the shrine is that the main building was built in 850 to enshrine Emperor Ojin under the name Hondawake-no-mikoto. Empress Jingu is believed to have visited upon her triumphant return from war with ancient Korea. In the shrine grounds is a stone that is said to be where military commander Minamoto no Yoshitsune sat to rest after taking refuge in Tsukuo after being met by a windstorm when crossing to Yashima for a key battle, and making an offering of a horse saddle and praying for continued luck in the fortunes of war. It is said that Empress Jingu came here after her triumphant return from war with ancient Korea. The origin of the shrine is that the main building was built in 850 to enshrine Emperor Ojin under the name Hondawake-no-mikoto. Other gods worshiped here are his mother, Empress Jingu, and Takenouchi no Sukune, who played an important role alongside the Empress in the victory in ancient Korea. 　Minamoto no Yoshitsune met with a windstorm when crossing the sea to Yashima and took refuge with his retainer Musashibo Benkei, and others, in Tsukuo. After making an offering to this shrine of a horse saddle and praying for continued luck in the fortunes of war, he sat to rest on a rock that is on the left-hand side at the top of the stairs on the main path to the shrine. Yoshitsune and his entourage stayed at the residence of Kamino Shoji Saemon and were fed by shrine parishioners. A letter of thanks from that time is preserved as an archive of Tsukuo Hachiman Shrine. Address 3 Chome-20-25 Tsukunocho, Nishi Ward, Sakai, Osaka 593-8322 Phone no. 072-262-3743 Opening hours Free to viewPlease check with the facility for the latest information. Google Maps Route Search

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Due to its location on the boundary of the three former provinces of Kawachi, Izumi and Settsu, this shrine was considered a pure land without direction and is famous as a place of prayer related to avoiding misfortune associated with movement. Based on the legend that if one worships here before a long-distance journey or when moving house they will not meet with misfortune, many people come from all around Japan to pray for protection from ill fate when building a house or moving house. Located on the boundary of the three former provinces of Kawachi, Izumi and Settsu, this shrine was considered a pure land without direction and is known as a place of prayer related to avoiding misfortune associated with movement. In ancient times there was a custom in which, if the direction you were due to set off for on a long-distance journey was inauspicious, you would initially embark in a different direction. Hochigai Shrine is unusual throughout Japan as a shrine to visit in such a case. Based on the legend that if one worships here before a long-distance journey or when moving house they will not meet with misfortune, many people come from all around to pray for protection from ill fate when building a house or moving house. The purification sand that is here and the chimaki rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves that prevent disasters related to movement are said to be quite potent. During the traditional Chimaki Festival on May 31 shrine visitors are given rice cake wrapped in leaves of the Manchurian wild rice. The festival is affectionately referred to as "Hochigai-san." 　On the old shrine grounds there is an evergreen Kurogane Holly tree, which usually grow in warm regions. This one has the largest diameter and trunk circumference from among even the more than 40 other such trees in the city, and has been designated by Osaka Prefecture as a natural monument due to its great size and considerable age. The shrine is also known for the Futon Taiko autumn festival held in mid-September in which a large float containing a taiko drum is carried through the streets. Address 2 Chome-2-1 Kitamikunigaokacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0021 Phone no. 072-232-1216 Opening hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Please check the facility's website or the facility for the most up-to-date information. Closed on Prayer holidays, weekdays 9, 19, and 29 of each month (open all weekends, holidays, and major holidays) URL Official Website Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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The Mozu Hachiman Shrine is situated in the middle of the World Heritage Site Mozu ancient burial mounds. Emperor Ojin is its main god and its grounds contain shrines with ancient history and tradition that revere Emperor Nintoku and the three gods of creation. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Kinmei around the middle of the 6th century, a divine message was received from the god Hachiman and the shrine was built here as a prayer for the peace of the nation. 　The shrine grounds spread over about 30,000 square meters and include many trees designated for preservation. Among them, in front of the main shrine building is a huge camphor tree with a circumference of 5.2 meters and a height of 25 meters that is about 800 years old. Osaka Prefecture has designated it a natural monument and the sight of its foliage spreading in all directions delights viewers. 　The annual Moon-viewing Festival held on the Saturday and Sunday closest to the timing of the harvest moon (August 15 in Japan's old calendar) is a religious festival that combines the custom of praying for a bountiful harvest and celebration of the full moon. During the day, the red of the Futon Taiko float presented to the shrine by nine local parishioner communities stands out against the green of the huge trees, and at night it is lit up and sightseers are delighted by the intensity of the lively splendor of the procession. It is a major fall festival of Sakai City and enjoyed by many locals. Address 5 Chome-706 Mozuakahatacho, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8037 Phone no. 072-252-1089 Opening hours Free to viewPlease check the facility's website or the facility for the most up-to-date information. URL Official Website Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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Chusen-dyed tenugui hand towels with exquisite hues from Nijiyura, earrings and jellied konnyaku potato in the shape of a burial mound, snacks from Maeda Confectionary, which is known for its catchphrase. This antenna shop offers not just serious products from traditional industries, but also cute Sakai City specialties. "We aim to have customers learn about the charms of Sakai via its products and manufacturing, and become Sakai fans," the manager says. Directly connected to the lively, central area of Sakai-higashi station, this is the perfect new place to find souvenirs. Address Giorno 1F, 154 Mikunigaokamiyukidori, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0028 Phone no. 072-246-9887 Opening hours 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Please check store websites or store locations for the latest information. Closed on No holidays Google Maps Route Search

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To enjoy not just via your taste buds, on a handmade plate, curry is served in the shape of a kofun burial mound! Fruit in the curry gives it a sweet, fruity taste, but the scent is of spices, creating an addictive flavor! The store closes when the curry runs out, so bookings are recommended. Address 2 Chome-265 Mozusekiuncho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0802 Phone no. 072-244-8725 Opening hours 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Last orders end as soon as they are gone.) Please check with the store for the latest information. Closed on Confirmation required Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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This specialty sandwich store won ardent fans soon after it opened due to the great volume and visually striking nature of its sandwiches. They strike an excellent balance between the fluffy, springy bread and the mounds of filling. The cafe's name comes from the Japanese words for bread, "pan," and for filling, "gu." Store owner Shiho-san visits the markets every morning to select ingredients for the homemade sandwiches whose fillings change by the day. The paper wrappings have been carefully crafted and make it easy to eat the sandwiches in the nearby Daisen Park. Address 1-34 Gojodori, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0044 Phone no. 080-7167-9734 Opening hours 11:00 a.m. - close when sold outPlease check the store website or the store for the latest information. Closed on Mondays & Thursdays URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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In creating this cafe the goal was to make it a friendly place where customers would feel like they are relaxing in their living room. It is close to the World Heritage site Emperor Nintoku's burial mound. As well as cafe items and a daily lunch dish, the menu includes original burial mound-themed treats. Address 3 Chome-140-1 Mozuakahatacho, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8037 Phone no. 072-257-3955 Opening hours 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.For the most up-to-date information, please visit the store's website or check with the store. Closed on Wednesdays and the 4th Tuesday of the month URL Official Website Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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In the relaxing environment of this cafe you can enjoy delicious coffee while gazing upon the cherry tree (sakura) in its inner garden. Conveniently, it is close to the station and has a large parking area. It is popular with families through to individuals, who can use their counter seating. A feature of the Mikunigaoka store is that its sales corner includes many products. You can find baked sweets, bread, cake, chocolate, coffee beans that were roasted here, and finely crafted handmade products. Happily, their breakfast set is available until 2 p.m. Address 4 Chome-2-6 Koryo Nakamachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0024 Phone no. 072-246-9320 Opening hours 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.)Please check the store website or the store for the latest information. Closed on No holidays (closed only on New Year's Day) URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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Popular at this small eatery that faces the comfortable and relaxing vibe of Keyaki Street is its lunchtime plate filled with domestic vegetables. "I liked the location between the Misasagi (Emperor Nintoku's burial mound) and Hochigai Shrine," says owner Fumiaki Tanaka. The deliciousness of the food comes from consciousness of seasonality when selecting ingredients. The dishes, which use organic vegetables from south Osaka and fresh, seasonal ingredients, have an enchanting affinity with the pottery of Sakai City artist Saiko Fukuoka Address 1 Chome-3-22 Koryo Nishimachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0026 Phone no. 072-275-9290 Opening hours 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last order 4:00 p.m.) Please check the store's website or the store for the latest information. Closed on Closed on Sundays and national holidays URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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The kind of cafe where you want to find time in your daily life to go there and relax. Its lunchtime pasta is well known as being delicious. The cafe's owners, who are a couple that likes the U.K., recommend enjoying tea time with a scone. They are baked after an order is taken, so customers will need to wait about 20 minutes, but that time passes quickly in the comfortable surroundings of this cafe, which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. A cup of straight Earl Grey tea is the recommended accompaniment to the scones. Address 1 Chome-8-4 Mozuakahatacho, Kita Ward, Sakai, Osaka 591-8037 Phone no. 072-240-2225 Opening hours 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (evening hours are subject to the status of the new coronavirus) For the latest information, please check the store's website or the store. Closed on Mondays URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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This stylish delicatessen, cafe and bar looks like it is straight off a street corner in Italy. It is a sister store of the natural, handmade gelato and specialty coffee store, ricarica. In Italy there is the custom of aperitivo, which is to enjoy a casual pre-meal drink before lunch or dinner as you wait for your companions to arrive. That is what Essego is aiming for, but during the Covid-19 pandemic it focused instead on its delicatessen and cafe. The delicatessen dishes, which use seasonal Japanese vegetables in a European style, can also be bought as takeout. Address 2 Chome-6-1 Koryo Nakamachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0024 Phone no. 072-248-6652 Opening hours 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.)Please check the store website or the store for the latest information. Closed on No holidays URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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In the historical city of Sakai, a confectionery store that expands the dreams of adults. Here you can watch the process of making castella sponge cake and view a reconstruction of the tea room from the Osaka residence of 16th century tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu. Tea Spot Rikyu offers desserts that use castella and also light meals, including kamameshi, which is rice and ingredients cooked and served in individual pots. Some days of the week you can watch the tea ceremony while seated in a chair. Please see the following URL for Sakai City's excellent sightseeing souvenirs. http://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/souvenir/wagashi/w22.html Address 1 Chome-2-36 Kitamikunigaokacho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0021 Phone no. 072-222-2411 Opening hours 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (last order 6:00 p.m., light meal 5:30 p.m.)Please check the store website or the store for the latest information. Closed on Thursday (open on national holidays and the 1st of the month) URL Official Website Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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This store specializes in the western-style dora-yaki called wakaron that are made from springy textured, refined rice flour flat cakes that sandwich a huge amount of fruit mouse. 上にマージ The round shape is cute and the mix of western and Japanese styles is just right. Among the six regular flavors, the most popular is the matcha and anko bean paste flavor. The sweetened anko bean paste that is used is from a longstanding Japanese confectionery store in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture called Takayamado. The key to the sweet's popularity is the smooth texture of the paste that suits even people who usually don't choose the bumpy type of paste that retains the shape of some beans. People also enjoy the limited-edition flavors and combinations that appear according to the season. Address 3-7 Shinmachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0079 Phone no. 070-2626-0510 Opening hours 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Please check the store website or the store for the most up-to-date information. Closed on Sundays URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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These cute custard puddings come in round, roly-poly jars and colorful packaging. The showcase is filled with a great selection of flavors, such as the standard varieties of plain, green tea, hoji-cha tea, black tea and salty caramel, as well as limited-manufacture, seasonal flavors. If you are struggling to choose, the recommendation is the "luxury plain" variety that uses Ryu-no-tamago brand eggs from Oita Prefecture. The deep richness of the custard tastes extra special and it would make an excellent gift. The store has a space in which to eat, but is geared toward takeout. Address 6 Chome-1-18 Eitaicho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0065 Phone no. 072-247-7085 (Head office) Opening hours 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Please check the store's website or contact the store for the latest information. Closed on non-scheduled holiday URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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This restaurant is located in a slightly elevated residential area. An old wheel hung on a verdant hedge acts as a store sign. Since 2012, married couple Koichi and Miho Tanaka have been making vegetarian cuisine based on creative Japanese cooking in a renovated Japanese-style house built around 1937. Except for a pizza that uses additive-free mozzarella cheese from Denmark, all the food is vegan cuisine that is free from animal-based ingredients. Here you can savor not just the fruit and vegetables, but nutritious food that even the condiments it uses have been carefully selected. Address 2-24 Ryosaidori, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0041 Phone no. 072-238-6733 Opening hours 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (last order 1:00 p.m.), 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Please check the store website or the store for the latest last entry information. Closed on By appointment only (reservations accepted until the day before) URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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This cafe is located in Daisen Park and has an open atmosphere. It moved here in spring of 2021 after spending six years located just across the road. It's popular dishes include a breakfast set with toast, the "every day is a good day" lunchtime set served in an attractive basket, Iroha's 100-hour curry, and its kofun (burial mound) burger. Not to be missed by those with a sweet tooth is the zenzai red bean soup and similar items as this store had originally been an anmitsu bean-soup sweets store that had been located in a department store. You can also enjoy traditional Japanese confectionery from a famous Sakai store in the Osanji set. Address 2 Chome-204 Mozusekiuncho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0802 Phone no. 072-245-0168 Opening hours 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last order 5:30 p.m.)Please check the store website or the store for the latest information. Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday) URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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This is a terrace cafe located in Daisen Park. The name Icoroba was made by using parts of Japanese phrases meaning "a place for relaxation" and "a wonderful place" with the aim that it would be that for visitors and locals alike. The recommendation here is the matcha latte, which is created in collaboration with Tea Tsuboichi. It also has oven-baked, specialty pizzas and sandwiches. In the outdoor restaurant area, you can enjoy barbecue with all the equipment provided. Why not relax under the blue sky and surrounded by nature at Icoroba Café Terrace. Address 159 Daisen Nakamachi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0801 Phone no. 06-6942-1568 Opening hours Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last order 5:30 p.m.)Weekends and holidays 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (last order 6:30 p.m.)(Outdoor restaurant area open from 11:00 a.m.)For the latest information, please check the store's website or contact the store. Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the next day) URL Official Website Google Maps Route Search

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The hard candy here is clear and smooth like marbles because it is handmade. Candy artisans Akihiro and Yoshitaka Okada are a father and son who run a specialty store with the goal of making candy that makes the most of the flavor of the ingredients. If you are lucky, when you visit the store you will be able to see candy being made in the workshop. Basically no additives are used. They endeavor to create flavor and aroma just from ingredients such as coffee and fruit. This cute, but serious, Osaka candy continues the traditional Japanese methods of making candy, and further advances them. Address 102, 4 Chome1-1 Minamimikunigaokachō, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0023 Phone no. Telephone closed to public Opening hours 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Please check the store's website for the latest information. Closed on No holidays URL Official Website Official Guide SAKAI tourism & convention Guide Website Google Maps Route Search

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Freshly made seasonal Japanese confectionery is available here. This store has been making confectionery in Sakai for 90 years. It is famous for its "kofun-yaki," which is beloved by the locals and is the store's top-selling item. It is run with the aim of providing Japanese confectionery that changes by the season for customers to enjoy. Address 3 Chome5-13 Minamimikunigaokachō, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0023 Phone no. 072-238-8128 Opening hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Please check with the store for the latest information. Closed on Tuesdays Google Maps Route Search