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Bicycle Museum showing interior views
Bicycle Museum featuring interior views
Old Sakai Lighthouse, Japan
Japanese garden at Daisen Park in Sakai.
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What to do in Sakai

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Universal Studios Japan® showing a fountain and a statue or sculpture as well as children

Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5(307 reviews)

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
Dotonbori featuring city views and outdoor art as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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Kyocera Dome Osaka

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(280 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Castle featuring chateau or palace

Osaka Castle

4.5/5(975 reviews)

Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.

Osaka Castle
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes street scenes

Tsutenkaku Tower

4/5(261 reviews)

Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.

Tsutenkaku Tower
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Nipponbashi

4.5/5(152 reviews)

During your trip to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Nipponbashi
Spa World showing a pool, interior views and rides

Spa World

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.

Spa World
Expo Commemoration Park showing a park and a statue or sculpture

Expo ’70 Commemorative Park

5/5(1 review)

Stroll through peaceful gardens and visit fascinating museums at this expansive park, the site of the 1970 World’s Fair.

Expo ’70 Commemorative Park

Popular day trips from Sakai

Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes

Osaka

Kobe Harborland featuring a bay or harbor, modern architecture and night scenes

Kobe

Aerial view or bird eyes view images of Kansai bay area Osaka Japan include big premium outlets located across from Kansai International Airport and it's largest airport in western Osaka bay Kansai

Izumiotsu

秘境紅葉風景「樅木の吊橋」かやぶき屋根と紅葉景色 Unexplored autumnal scenery "Momigi Suspension Bridge" Thatched roof and autumnal scenery 日本2020年秋撮影 Photographed in autumn 2020 in Japan (五家荘)九州・熊本県八代市泉町 (Gokanoshō) Izumi

Izumi

matsubara

Matsubara

Maruoka castle in Sakai city,Fukui prefecture,Japan

Takaishi

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Tondabayashi

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sakai worth visiting?
Whether you want to discover the cultural hotspots and local charm or sample unique foods and explore in nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Sakai.
How do I spend a day in Sakai?
Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan are two awesome places to start your sightseeing adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and shopping options in Sakai while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Sakai?
The top tourist attraction in Sakai is Universal Studios Japan, so don't forget to put it on your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Sakai?
Three days in Sakai is enough to enjoy the city's major attractions. Many guests book for two days on average. Hananoyu, Yanmar Stadium Nagai and Hamadera Park are among the top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots like Osaka.
Is Sakai a walkable city?
With vibrant neighborhoods and top sights within walking distance of the city center, Sakai is a great destination to visit on foot. Enjoy wandering between Hamadera Park and Osaka Rinkai Sports Center. Then take a stroll around Sakai Ward, located 5 kilometers from downtown, and Kita Ward, which is about 5 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Sakai with kids?
Whether you're traveling with young explorers or playful teenagers, a fun-filled itinerary makes a big difference. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Sakai with kids.

What to do in Sakai for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Sakai, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street or Dōtombori Arcade.
Are there free things to do in Sakai?
One of the simplest ways to find free things to do in Sakai is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can visit without opening your wallet. Hamadera Park is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee.

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