Osaka: Sumiyoshi Taisha, Sakai, and Tea Ceremony Tour Lunch included
ID: GYG1045238-O-1611139
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, enjoy a tea ceremony, and visit the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Museum on a guided tour in Osaka.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Sumiyoshi Taisha, an incredible Shinto shrine with a history dating back over 1,800 years. Explore the shrine’s unique architecture and learn about its significance in Japanese history and the Shinto mythology behind.
Next, head to a local café for a relaxed tea ceremony. Discover the history and meaning of the tea ceremony in Japan, and then try your hand at preparing and enjoying matcha tea with an homemade sweet .
After the tea ceremony, take a tram to the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko. Learn about Sen no Rikyu, the founder of the Sen-ke school and the originator of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic in the tea ceremony.
Finish your tour with another tea ceremony in a Wabi-Sabi setting, led by a tea ceremony master.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the history and traditions of Japan on a guided tour
- Visit the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and learn about it’s deep impact
- Enjoy and practice casuals tea ceremony at a local café and at the museum
- Discover the origins of the tea ceremony and the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic
- Appreciate a local area without a crowd of tourist!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts 4-5 hours
The tour focuses on the history and traditions of Japan
The area is not crowded with tourists
In front of the cafe VegeVegeDeli, situated inside the Nankai Sumiyoshi Station. The guide will have the logo Taisha Osaka Tour.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Sumiyoshi Taisha
- Tea ceremony at VegeVegeDeli
- Tram ride from Sumiyoshitorimae to Shukuin Station
- Visit to Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
- Tea ceremony at Sakai Plaza
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks other than tea (if you choose the option without lunch)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
