Events
SAKAI Marche - Enjoy Japanese culture
Ended
March 14, 2026 (Sat), March 29 (Sun) 10:00-16:00
* Canceled in stormy weather
Enjoy Japanese culture at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko!
There are plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy, including trying on traditional Japanese clothing, experiencing samurai and ninja roles, and even a tea ceremony.
There will also be a performance show by period drama actors and sales of Japanese sweets and miscellaneous goods!
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■Experience Event■
❖ Kimono experience
You can try on Japanese clothing and take commemorative photos!
[時 間] 3/14（土）①10：00～12：00／②13：00～16：00
[時 間] 3/14（土）①10：00～12：00／②13：00～16：00
3/29 (Sun) 13:00-16:00
*The last admission is 30 minutes before the end of each session.
[Venue] 1st floor tea room
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 1,100 yen
[Application] Please apply at the reception desk at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko on the day of the event.
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 1,100 yen
[Application] Please apply at the reception desk at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko on the day of the event.
❖Samurai experience!
Learn sword fighting from period drama actors and become a samurai!
[Time] March 14th (Sat) and March 29th (Sun) ① 10:30-11:00 / ② 13:30-14:00
[Venue] 2nd floor lecture room
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 500 yen
[Application] Please apply at the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko reception on the day.
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 500 yen
[Application] Please apply at the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko reception on the day.
❖Ninja experience!
A period drama actor will teach you the secrets of being a ninja! Become a ninja!
[Time] March 14th (Sat) and March 29th (Sun) ①11:30-12:00 / ②15:00-15:30
[Venue] 2nd floor lecture room
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 500 yen
[Application] Please apply at the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko reception on the day.
[Target] Elementary school students and above
[Participation fee] 500 yen
[Application] Please apply at the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko reception on the day.
❖ Shuriken throwing experience
Play a target shooting game using shuriken!
[Time] March 14th (Sat) and March 29th (Sun) ①10:00-12:00 / ②13:00-16:00
[Venue] Outdoor front court
[Target] Anyone
[Participation fee] 100 yen
[Application] Please come directly to the venue.
[Target] Anyone
[Participation fee] 100 yen
[Application] Please come directly to the venue.
❖ Tea ceremony experience
Enjoy delicious Sakai matcha and Japanese sweets at the Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko "Ryurei Tea Ceremony"♪
[Time] 3/14 (Sat) and 3/29 (Sun) 10:00 ~ 17:00
[Venue] Tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese style
[Target] Anyone
[Participation Fee] Adults: 800 yen, High school students: 700 yen, Junior high school students and younger: 600 yen
[Application] Not required. Please apply at the reception (cash register) at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko on the day.
[Target] Anyone
[Participation Fee] Adults: 800 yen, High school students: 700 yen, Junior high school students and younger: 600 yen
[Application] Not required. Please apply at the reception (cash register) at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko on the day.
❖Samurai and Ninja Show
It's very exciting! Enjoy the samurai and ninja performances by stage actors up close!
Free admission!
[Time] March 14th (Sat) and March 29th (Sun) Each day ①10:00～／②13:00～／③14:30～
[Venue] 1st floor Tourist Information Exhibition Room
■Store Introduction■
❖Japan Tatedo Association
Shuriken Throwing Experience Registration Venue & Japanese Goods for Sale!
❖Lapin culture club (open only on March 14th)
In addition to Japanese goods such as incense, kimono key chains, and amulet bags, we will also be selling delicious spring-like "chirashi sushi"!
❖Yoritena (Open only on March 14th)
We sell fresh local vegetables grown in Senshu as well as other Japanese foods!
❖Maruichi Confectionery Shop (Open only on March 29th))
Since its founding in 1895, the shop has created a variety of famous sweets associated with Sen no Rikyu!
We sell delicious Japanese sweets!
Food menus will be available from food trucks, and there will also be a great souvenir shop inside Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko!
We look forward to your visit!