Sakai Ward
Osaka
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.
Bicycle Museum
Located in the heart of Japan's bicycle manufacturing district, this museum focuses on the history of cycling in the country.
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Daisen Park
Explore the great outdoors at Daisen Park, a lovely green space in Sakai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Top hotels in Sakai Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Good location. Don't like the machine to check in. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Rooms were a good size. Public bath was great.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Except the automated check in process which was not personalised touch everything else was great . Dryer and washing every night was amazing race all taken up so either you come back early to wash your clothes or really later after 12am.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Staff were lovely. The rooms are small of course but designed well so it has everything you could need. The bathrooms are beautiful, bed clean and comfortable. Very pleased with our stay. In a good location, quiet and safe as well as close to the Kitahama train station. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art 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 Spa World 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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
