{"id":4752,"date":"2026-03-23T21:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/?p=4752"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:21:22","slug":"exploring-sakais-history-filming-locations-sites-related-to-the-sengoku-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/info\/4752\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Sakai\u2019s History: Filming Locations &#038; Sites Related to the Sengoku Period"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In the &#8220;Travelogue&#8221; (Kiko) segment of the 11th episode of the 2026 Taiga Drama &#8220;Toyotomi Kyodai&#8221;, locations associated with the legendary Sakai merchant Imai Sokyu were featured.<br \/>In this article, we introduce the filming locations and historical sites in Sakai that still retain the atmosphere of the Sengoku period (Warring States period). Come and walk through Sakai to experience the world of the drama for yourself!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhk.jp\/g\/ts\/P52L88MYXY\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Official Website of &#8220;Toyotomi Kyodai&#8221; Taiga Drama<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\uff5eFilming Locations &amp; Historical Sites\uff5e<\/span><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"square_area\">\r\n            \r\n            <ul class=\"square_map_details\">\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/013834467e1b65cb8e8ef273ad89ef29-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10002\" \/>\r\n                    <h4>1.Old Gunsmith Workshop and Residence<\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>Firearms (matchlock guns) changed the course of Japanese history, and Sakai was its primary production hub. This precious building from the Edo period tells the history of the gunsmiths who were patronized by legendary lords like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/27\">Old Gunsmith Workshop and Residence<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fe0a8d1f6614fb051d2f40a8c5cd8497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10004\" \/>                    \r\n                    <h4>2.Myokoku-ji Temple<\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>Famous for the legend of the &#8220;Night-Crying Cycad,&#8221; which reportedly astonished Oda Nobunaga. As depicted in history, this temple symbolizes the strength and autonomy of Sakai&#8217;s merchants, a quality recognized even by the powerful lord Nobunaga.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/153\">Myokoku-ji Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c383213a5d1182952955819ac6c0eb8d-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10006\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">3.Old Sakai Harbor &amp; Old Sakai Lighthouse<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>This is where wealthy merchants like Imai Sokyu amassed vast fortunes through overseas trade. The bay area offers a scenic view reminiscent of the city\u2019s prosperous era.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/328\">Old Sakai Harbor<\/a><br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/51\">Old Sakai Lighthouse<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f472c0cff90da63592b6119b9b1945-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10007\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">4.Aguchi Shrine<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>Affectionately known as &#8220;Otera&#8221; by local citizens, this ancient shrine served as a spiritual hub where Imai Sokyu and other merchant leaders gathered to manage the city\u2019s affairs. It is a place that still radiates the historic pride of Sakai.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/28\">Aguchi Shrine<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/80c827305bc8e62230863b460ce5d526-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10008\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">5.Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>Imai Sokyu was hailed as one of the &#8220;Three Great Tea Masters&#8221; alongside Sen no Rikyu. At this facility, you can experience the &#8220;Golden Days of Sakai&#8221; and learn how the tea culture loved by Hideyoshi was supported by the immense economic power of Sakai&#8217;s merchants.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/434\">Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e502de0f19a705cc0b2c342bc1c9b5ac-1-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10013\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">6.Site of Imai Sokyu\u2019s Residence<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>This is the former site of the residence of Imai Sokyu, a renowned tea master and close aide to Nobunaga and Hideyoshi. A stone monument now stands here, marking the place where he conducted bold business dealings with the most powerful leaders of the time.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DbNQq6J8tpcXVT5A6\">Site of Imai Sokyu\u2019s Residence\uff08Google Map\uff09<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3a6a679aac24568ba70e9b81fc521159-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10009\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">7.Nanshuji Temple<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>A Zen temple where Sen no Rikyu practiced, which also shares a deep connection with the Toyotomi family. Records show that Hideyoshi himself visited this temple. It remains a serene space that tells the story of the close ties between Sengoku warriors and the tea masters of Sakai.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/121\">Nanshuji Temple<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/uploads\/2026\/03\/48ea458871fb599f8cc00d7ab93fea14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10010\" \/><br \/>\r\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">8.Sakai Tea Room Obaian<\/span><\/h4>\r\n                    <p><strong>Known for its association with Imai Sokyu, this tea house was later relocated to Sakai. It perfectly preserves the world of &#8220;Chanoyu&#8221; (Tea Ceremony) favored by Hideyoshi and serves as a symbol of the brilliant culture depicted in the drama.<br \/><br \/>\u3010More Info\u3011<br \/>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/106\">Sakai Tea Room Obaian<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div align=\"center\"><hr size=\"1\" color=\"#000000\" style=\"margin: 30px 0px;\" \/><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p><div align=\"center\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>We hope you enjoy exploring these historical gems of Sakai!<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\r\n<\/span><\/p><div class=\"link_btn\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0px;\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=1GUqZ55GXNqAP_wwi1ZqHbGCitmANLeg&#038;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check the Route on Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1GUqZ55GXNqAP_wwi1ZqHbGCitmANLeg&#038;ehbc=2E312F\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p><div class=\"square_area\"><ul class=\"square_map_details\"><li><h4><\/h4>\r\n                    \r\n<\/li><\/ul>        \r\n<\/div><p>\r\n<\/p><div align=\"center\"><hr size=\"1\" color=\"#000000\" style=\"margin: 30px 0px;\" \/><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p><div align=\"center\">\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Access &amp; Special Tickets<\/span><br \/>To make your journey through Sakai more comfortable, please take advantage of these services.<br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\ude8cWorld Heritage &amp; Balloon Shuttle Bus (Free of Charge)<\/span><br \/>A convenient free shuttle bus connecting the area around the Mozu Tumulus Cluster and major tourist zones. It is ideal for visiting spots along the route.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/feature\/detail\/106\">More Details (Page only in Japanese)<\/a><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udeb2Sakai Sightseeing Rental Bicycles<\/span><br \/>Recommended for those who want to explore the city at their own pace. Bicycles can be rented and returned at Sakai Station or the Daisen Park Tourist Information Center. Perfect for navigating the narrow alleys of historical districts.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/rentalcycle\/\">More Details<\/a><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\ude83Sakai Hospitality Tickets<\/span><br \/>A great value ticket offering unlimited rides for one day on the Hankai Tramway and Nankai Bus. It also includes discounts at various tourist facilities and restaurants.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakai-tcb.or.jp\/en\/ticket\/\">More Details<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the &#8220;Travelogue&#8221; (Kiko) segment of the 1&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4753,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sakai-film.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}