Things to do in Sakai
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Tours & day trips
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Sakai
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Castle
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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Nipponbashi
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favorite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
Intex Osaka
During your trip, find out what's happening at Intex Osaka, a top convention center in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
Umeda Sky Building
Visit the jewel of Shin Umeda City to see one of the world’s most special engineering feats and observe the illuminated city from its observation deck.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Sakai
Sakai Ward
If you're spending time in Sakai Ward, check out sights like Osaka Bay or Sakai City Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Myokokuji-Mae Station or Hanataguchi Station.
Kita Ward
If you're spending time in Kita Ward, check out sights like Oizumi Ryokuchi Park or Aeon Mall Sakai Kitahanada and hop on the metro to see more the city at Shinkanaoka Station or Nakamozu Station.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Ario Otori or Osaka Bay, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Suwanomori Station or Hamadera-Ekimae Station.
Minami Ward
While visiting Minami Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Big Bang and Harvest Hill.
Naka Ward
Naka Ward might not have many top sights, but Ario Otori and Big Bang are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashi Ward
When in Higashi Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Oizumi Ryokuchi Park or Ario Otori and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hatsushiba Station or Hagiharatenjin Station.
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