Rikyu and Akiko

Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko is a cultural facility dedicated to Sen no Rikyu, the founder of Japanese tea ceremony, and Akiko Yosano, a renowned poet from Sakai. The facility introduces visitors to tea culture through exhibitions and beginner-friendly tea ceremony sessions. Featuring both chair-style tea rooms and traditional tea spaces, it offers an accessible cultural experience for international travelers.