- Overview
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- * Explore renowned knife-making heritage in Sakai Knife Museum
- * Old Sakai Lighthouse, which stands as a symbol of Sakai's contemporary opening to the world, showcasing its global connections
- * Immerse yourself in history at the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 5th century
- * Benefit from a knowledgeable guide who knows hidden gems and local secrets
- What to expect
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Experience the rich history of Sakai City on a full-day private guided tour. Begin by visiting the iconic Old Sakai Lighthouse, symbolizing Sakai's global connections. Pay your respects at the Statue of Luzon Sukezaemon, a 16th-century Japanese merchant welcoming foreigners. Pass by the Old Port of Sakai, known for the Sakai Incident involving the French military and Japanese samurai. Greet the Statue of the Foreigner, representing a Spanish visitor to Sakai. Explore Xavier Park, built on a Christian merchant's former home, dedicated to the famous missionary, Xavier. Discover Sakai's knife-making heritage at the Sakai Knife Museum, known for its exceptional quality blades. Reflect on history at Myokokuji Temple, tied to the Sakai Incident. Explore the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, providing insights into Sakai and Japanese history. Learn about Japanese culture at Nanshu-ji Temple, associated with the renowned tea master Rikyu. Finally, marvel at the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Recommended rail passes
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【Osaka Kobe】 Hanshin Electric Railway Tourist Pass 1 Day
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Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass 1 Day/2 Days (Osaka Pick up)
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Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass 1 Day/2 Days (Kyoto Pick up)
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Osaka Metro Pass (1 or 2 Days)
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Hankyu Tourist Pass for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe（1, 2Days）
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JR Haruka Airport Express - Kansai Airport to/from Kyoto/Shin-Osaka/Tennoji/Nara/Kobe (One Way)
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【Osaka Kyoto Nara】Kintetsu Rail Pass (1, 2, 5Days, Plus)
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Nankai Line Airport Express Train Tickets (KIX or Namba Departure)
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【Osaka】 Nankai All Line 2 Day Pass
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Osaka Amazing Pass (Osaka Pick Up)
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR West Kansai Pass (1, 2, 3, 4 Days)
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JR Kansai Mini Pass(3 Days）
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Kansai Rail Pass
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ICOCA IC Card (Osaka Pick Up)
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Kansai WIDE Area Excursion Pass
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass (5 Days)
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JR Shinkansen Tickets (Tokyo - Shin-Osaka)
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JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass'（5 Days）
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 Days)
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass（7 Days）
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【Hida-Takayama】JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass (5 Days)
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7 Days)
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San’in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass（7 Days）
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JR Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass (7 Days)
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JR West All Area Pass
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JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, 21 Days)