Sakai Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sakai Ward
Popular places to visit
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb
Find out about the history of Sakai when you spend time at Emperor Nintoku's Tomb. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Old Sakai Lighthouse
Old Sakai Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Sakai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Bicycle Museum
Located in the heart of Japan's bicycle manufacturing district, this museum focuses on the history of cycling in the country.
Sakai City Hall
Sakai City Hall is just one of the places to see in Sakai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
You can study the exhibits at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sakai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Daisen Park Japanese Garden, a lovely green space in Sakai.
Activities
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Our pick of the best Sakai Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sakai Ward
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Suminoe
The bars and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Suminoe. Port of Osaka and Osaka Nanko Fishing Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ferry Terminal Station or Nanko-higashi Station to get around the larger area.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Tennoji Zoo while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Minato
Minato is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to explore sights like Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
