2025 Sakai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Stepping into Sakai is like stepping back in time to old Japan. Ancient relics abound, each stone whispering tales of history. The Sakai City Museum is a living history book, its rich collection showcasing everything from ancient artifacts to modern crafts, clearly illustrating the city's journey through the ages. Sakai's traditional architecture is breathtakingly beautiful. The traditional townhouses, or *machiya*, stand in charming disarray, their wooden structures and simple tiled roofs exuding a unique charm born of the passage of time. Strolling through these streets, as sunlight filters through the narrow lanes, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of tranquility and leisure. And the food in Sakai? A true feast for the senses!🎉 The *wagashi* (traditional Japanese sweets) are delicate works of art, soft, sweet, and never cloying. And the local seafood? So fresh it's as if it just jumped out of the ocean and onto your plate. Savor the exquisite flavors that will instantly captivate your taste buds. This city is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Fashionable young people walk alongside elders in kimonos, a testament to Sakai's unique charm.

This hidden gem, even hard to find on Google Maps, is actually a ninja training ground passed down from the Edo period! At the 'Hamono DOKORO' nestled in the townhouses district, we donned miniature ninja outfits and learned the 'Soy Sauce Barrel Stealth Technique' from the eighth-generation master. The giant wooden barrels in the brewing area serve as natural obstacle courses. The most thrilling part is the 'Shuriken Math Class,' where kids have to calculate wind angles to accurately hit the rice dumpling targets with throwing stars. Successful participants can exchange for hidden knife-shaped ice cream. At dusk, the entire street transforms into a light and shadow maze. Guided by the master's secret signals, participants search for glowing miso jars. The puzzle-solving champion who completes the mission gets to forge a mini knife keychain by hand!

The "Hamadera Park Pool" in Sakai City is a pool located in Hamadera Park, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous pine trees in Japan. There is a 100m long giant slide that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and a shallow whale slide for small children, so you can enjoy it all day long. This season has already ended, but it is a popular theme park-like pool facility every summer. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Hamadera Park Pool Address📍Hamadera Park-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture Access📍 ・Right next to "Hamadera Park" Station on the Nankai Main Line ・Right next to "Hamadera Ekimae" Station on the Hankai Electric Railway Hankai Line Parking📍Paid There are parking lots 1 to 5. Pool No. 2 is convenient for pool use Opening hours📍 July 13th to August 25th, 2024 9:30-18:00 Admission fee📍Adults 950 yen, junior high school students 520 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 320 yen ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Water theme park #100 travel styles #Family friendly #Osaka sightseeing #Hamadera Park #Hamadera Park pool #Pool with slide

#Osaka Attractions Fayun Temple made me feel an incomparable tranquility and harmony. As soon as I stepped into the temple, the fresh air and the greenery all around made me relax instantly, as if I had entered another world. 🌿✨ The architectural style of the Zen temple is simple and elegant, with wooden structures and delicate gardening designs complementing each other. Walking in the courtyard, you can hear the singing of birds, which makes people feel happy. 🐦🌼 Sitting quietly in the Zen hall and feeling the inner peace and tranquility, this kind of time allows me to escape from the busy life and find myself again. 🧘♀️🌸

#Fritabi #Osaka #OsakaTourism #Sakai #SakaiTourism #Udon #UdonTour #UdonLovers "Anjuan" 📍Address: 1-3-1 Mukairyohigashimachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-0025 A udon restaurant in Sakai-shi, Osaka. I suddenly wanted to eat thin udon! And I found this restaurant. The interior and exterior of the restaurant are decorated with plenty of warm wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere. When I opened the door, the smell of delicious broth wafted in. The Anjuan udon I ordered was a perfect match with the generous toppings and delicious broth, making it a truly delicious seasoning. The deep-fried chicken bukkake udon was also a great combination of well-seasoned and hearty deep-fried chicken, and the refreshing squeeze of lemon was a great combination! If you're not sure what to do for lunch in Sakai, be sure to try it!

This performance is located in the area of ​​the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best historical parks. Next to it is the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku, one of the largest keyhole-shaped burial mounds in Japan, which you will definitely learn about in Japanese history. There are many other ancient tombs in the park, so it is highly recommended for history lovers. Visit period: September 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name: Daisen Park Address: 1-4-3 Higashi-Ueno Shibamachi, Sakai-ku Access: About 4 minutes from Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Park2024 #100TravelStyles #HistoricalSites #OsakaTourism #Keyhole-shapedTomb #SoloTravel #DaisenPark

@Kyana 【Stylish trip✈️🌸】! I want to go on a date or a girls trip! I'm sharing stylish travel destinations 🥰 Sunflowers are in full bloom! 🌻 I'll introduce you to the sunflower fields you want to visit this summer! ✨ The sunflower fields are on a slope, so you can take great photos with lots of sunflowers in them, and the sunflower train was cute 🚃🌻 Not only sunflowers, but it's also very natural and feels good 🍃 Kansai's first! There's also a Sylvanian Park and an animal contact zone 🐐 There's also a gourmet corner! _________________________________________________📍Harvest Hill🗾 2405-1 Hachigamineji, Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture🚃 From Izumigaoka Station, take the bus to Harvest Hill from bus stop number 6 at the bus terminal🚌. Take the bus for about 20 minutes📞 072-296-9911🕓 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)💸 Adults (junior high school students and above) ¥1,500 Children (4 years old and above) ¥1,000_________________________________________________For other recommendations, cafes and outing spots, check out the latest information at →@cana.tabi! This month's list of recommended outing spots by prefecture is in the highlights! 🌸🏖🎃⛄️Special deals are only available on our stories! 🉐_________________________________________________#sunflower #sunflowerfield #sunflowers#July diary #where i went in July #summer travel spots #summer travel #osaka sightseeing #0 yen travel #travel with me

-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+: 🇯🇵 Sakai-Higashi, Osaka "Charcoal, Wine and Junmai Sake King Momo" You can have refills of your favorite dishes -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+: 　　 A high-class izakaya that offers only the all-you-can-eat chef's choice course, located just a one-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Sakai-Higashi Station. 　　 Starting with appetizers, you can enjoy sashimi, fried food and charcoal grilled dishes, and you can have refills of only the dishes you like. You can also have as many refills as you like on drinks such as junmai sake and wine, and it's a generous restaurant where you can eat and drink to your heart's content for three hours. 　　 ▼ King Momo Omakase Course - All-you-can-drink, unlimited refills - 11,000 yen *Appetizer platter ・Duck loin ・Rock mozuku seaweed and kiwi fruit ・Clams and mizuna ohitashi ・Shrimp chili ・Cheese tofu ・Avocado tempura with akegarashi ・Fresh yuba ・Figs and prosciutto 　　 *Popular sashimi platter ・Striped horse mackerel from Nagasaki ・Red tuna ・Akou from Kada ・Seared marinated mackerel from Wakayama ・Princess and parent bird, fat and heart 　　 *Soup dish ・Takoyakirabo dashi octopus 　　 *Palace cleanser ・Quick pickled cucumber and myoga 　　 *Fried dish ・Shrimp and cheese spring rolls ・White fish surimi gadaif rolls 　　 *Charcoal grilled skewers ・Hokkaido scallops ・Wagyu beef Beef tongue Wakayama red shishito peppers Bitter melon stuffed with meat Garlic shrimp Domestic pork shoulder with green onion miso Rare grilled breast with plum meat Rare grilled negima *Finally Corn chawanmushi with burnt butter and soy sauce *To finish off Spicy curry that's not suitable for the end of the meal Or Ginger-flavored plum nyumen, perfect for the end of the meal They're offering it at opening prices until the end of the year, but I was surprised and impressed by the number of delicious dishes that are not worth the price in a good way. It was really delicious from start to finish, and even though I was full, I had a few refills. We ordered second servings of avocado tempura with a perfect crispy texture, striped horse mackerel and rockfish sashimi with a crunchy texture and firm flavor, grilled beef tongue skewers with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and juicy flavor, and grilled domestic pork shoulder skewers overflowing with sweetness and flavor. The high-quality Sancha salt pudding, made with carefully selected high-quality ingredients, is available for purchase as a gift. The pudding is topped with charcoal salt to create a harmony of sweet and salty flavors. They offer dishes made with seasonal ingredients throughout the year so that you will never get bored no matter how many times you visit. This restaurant opened on August 24th, and the interior was decorated with a row of celebratory flowers. I enjoyed the exquisite food, which is why I understand why the restaurant has so many fans, as evidenced by the number of celebratory flowers. I am already a big fan of the chef.　　 ───────────── ▼ Charcoal grill, wine and pure rice wine King Momo 2-1-17 Kitakawaramachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Futaba Building B1F Hours: 17:00-23:00 Closed: Irregularly Access: 1 minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Sakaihigashi Station ───────────── #Osaka tourism #domestic travel #Osaka travel #Sakaihigashi gourmet #Sakai city gourmet #Osaka gourmet #Osaka dinner

1. It's very close to Sakai Station on the Nankai line in Osaka. It was easy enough to find even for people who are bad at remembering roads. 2. It's easy to get to anywhere in Osaka, including Osaka city, Kansai Airport, and Itami Airport, and the surrounding area is quiet. 3. The front desk was spacious. The customer service was average. 4. The guest room looked old just from the photos, but it was neat and well-made and quite spacious for one person. The view was great and there was a Nespresso coffee machine in the room, so it was great to drink coffee while looking at the beautiful view. #SakaiCity #HotelAgoraRegencySakai

Many people choose to visit parks with few people during the autumn foliage season, don't they? ? This time, I went to a park that is just a few minutes' drive from the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2019. 🚗💨 It was late November, so the foliage was magnificent, and if you go before the sun goes down, the sunset is also beautiful and mesmerizing. 🌿🍂🍁 I discovered a new spot for autumn foliage! There aren't that many people, so I want to go every year. This park is also famous for its irises, and I heard that many people come from far away to see them during the peak season. ⛲️ Best time to see irises: late May to early June (may change depending on the weather, etc.) From the official website of Shirasagi Park #Osaka sightseeing #Shirasagi #Park #Autumn leaves #Park with beautiful sunsets

I went to "Machi no Minato Maguro Park" in Sakai City, Osaka! This is a hands-on fish park that the whole family can enjoy, where tuna is the main attraction😊 In the spacious store, there are fresh fish delivered directly from the source, sushi, prepared foods, and a souvenir corner. They also have a tuna cutting show, which was very popular with children! (The tuna cutting show is irregular) The food court had a variety of menus, mainly tuna dishes. You can also eat the products you bought in the store at the food court✨ I recommend it because the bluefin tuna, fatty tuna, etc. are delicious and reasonably priced😊 If you like fish, please go. [Daiki Suisan Machi no Minato Tuna Park Sakai Main Branch] 📍607-1 Nakamura-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #Osaka sightseeing #Gourmet #777 #Tuna Park #Tuna #Seafood #Sakai City #Daiki Suisan #Tuna cutting show #Bringing children #Going out with kids #Value for money lunch

A yakiniku restaurant located at Shukuin Station in Sakai City, Osaka✨ I went there because I heard they serve hamburger steak lunch♪ As you would expect from a yakiniku restaurant, the hamburger steak is of good quality, so it's rare😊✨ You can choose the size from 150g to 400g👑 I ordered a large serving of 200g rice★ I cook it on the hot plate to my liking, and it's delicious rare✨It's delicious when cooked well♪I can enjoy it two or three times★ 990 yen for 150g is a great value👑 Thank you for the meal♪ #SakaiGourmet #SakaiCity #OsakaGourmet

#Japan Attractions I wanted to go to Osaka to eat Eggs'n things again, but before leaving I found that the Shinsaibashi store has closed 🥹 itself has given up, but to Lalaport Sakai shopping, unexpectedly found a new branch here, immediately very happy, even after lunch must immediately eat again 😆 immediately rushed in. Eggs 'n Things, a famous breakfast restaurant from Hawaii, is famous for its ultra-high cream for muffins. Cream lovers must try it. Their cream is not heavy at all, very light, and full of milky flavor, very tasty🤤 The appearance is also very beautiful and eye-catching. Of course, there is no shortage of Eggs Benedicts, which is complete enough, and the side dish of potatoes is not to be neglected. The decoration of the store is full of Hawaiian style, full of green plants, water skis, etc., very holiday feeling, and very spacious, very comfortable to sit, if you go to Lalaport Sakai, remember to try it 💕 100% recommended! #cafe #foodie #overseas #travel

#Japan Attractions Whenever the cherry blossom season comes, Japan will inevitably become the brightest star in the spotlight of global travelers. During the cherry blossom season every year, Japan welcomes cherry blossom-viewing tourists from all over the world to feel the breath of spring in Japan! When it comes to spring flower and cherry blossom viewing, Osaka Prefecture is definitely one of the most popular cities. A large number of tourists pour into Kansai International Airport and then rush to various famous towns, such as Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara, etc.; if you want to avoid the crowds and feel the atmosphere of spring flowers in the metropolis and second-tier cities, Sakai City in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture is one of the best choices! Sakai City is divided into several small areas. If you want a more convenient area, you can consider Hounan Town. The living and tourism facilities near Fengnan Town are relatively simple for tourists who want to take a non-mainstream in-depth tour for the first time. This small town is about 25km away from the center of Osaka, and it only takes 40 minutes to get to the center of Osaka by subway. There are large shopping malls and cinemas in the town, as well as leisure and sports facilities such as golf courses. There are also some local specialty shops and small shrines that can add a touch of slow-paced pace to your busy thoughts and give your body, mind and soul a chance to breathe. IG: meditation_me_time #ootori #sakai #yoga #meditation #innerengeering #sadhguru #meditation #yoga #yoga retreat #futures #Free trade #Free travel

#Japan Attractions Lalaport Sakai, a large shopping mall located in Osaka, has been very popular since its opening in November last year. There are several large brand shops and a huge food court🍽️ And this time the focus of my visit is Moff located on 3/F Animal Cafe😍 There are more than 40 animals in the store, such as dragon cat / rabbit / hamster / tree dog / owl / chicken, etc., and my favorite capybara ah 🦫 I can observe super close, and Interact with small animals, for example, you can hold the chicken with both hands, and you can let the parrot climb on your arm, and you can feed the capybara 🤭 Very cute. The environment is spacious and clean, definitely a great place for parents and children, and great for couples together. I started from Shinsaibashi, the drive is about 1 hour 🫶🏻 #familygoodplaces #overseastravel #travel #ossaka #travel

#Japan Attractions Daisen Park, the central park of Sakai City, is a recommended tourist spot. Generally speaking, when many people hear the word "park", they think of the stereotype of taking a walk and enjoying the scenery. Daxian Park is actually a comprehensive leisure park. In addition to the Japanese garden, the park also has a central library, museum, cafe, souvenir shop, mausoleum, etc. It is a park that you can spend a whole day in and still feel unsatisfied! As you enter the park, you'll see the towering Sakai Peace Tower. The tower gives you a feeling of standing firm and unwavering, which inspires awe. The spring cherry blossom buds are eagerly blooming one after another, and the whole park is filled with the breath of spring! IG: meditation_me_time #spring #cherry blossoms #yoga #meditation #innerengineering #sadhguru #ishafoundation #yogaretreat #ヨガ #vertebralarchrupture #vertebralarchprotection #spine #

#Japan Attractions Sakai City is one of the major cities in southern Osaka and can be said to be a satellite city of Osaka Prefecture. Located near the glittering city of Osaka, Sakai is undoubtedly a low-key city. This city can also be considered an ancient town. The town is home to the world's largest mausoleum - the Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, which is one of the World Heritage Sites. In addition, don't miss Daisen Park next to the mausoleum. The Peace Pagoda, Sakai City Museum, Central Library, and Japanese Garden in Daisen Park are also must-see attractions when visiting Sakai City. It’s the end of March and the cherry blossom season is about to arrive. Daisen Park is full of cherry blossom trees. In the warm afternoon sunshine, find a fully blossomed cherry tree and take a rest, have a picnic, relax, or just daydream under the tree. It’s a good time! IG: meditation_me_time #cherry blossoms #full bloom #Daisen Park #world's largest mausoleum #Sakai City

It's close to Ishizugawa Station on the Nankai Railway, so it's easy to walk to. There are many convenient restaurants in the area, including CoCo Ichibanya, Gusto, Bikkuri Donkey, and McDonald's. Tourist attractions include Universal Studios Japan, Daisen Kofun, Hamadera Park, and Shoufuku-no-Yu.

Discover autumn in October at Oizumi Ryokuchi in Sakai City, Osaka 🍁 I guess it was still too early for the leaves to change color. If you're hungry, have lunch here 🍁 Here's a recommended cafe located close to Oizumi Ryokuchi ✨ Cafe Mint has a relaxing retro atmosphere 🍁🍁 With breakfast, lunch, and special sets in between, you're sure to be satisfied at any time ✨✨✨ How about a delicious lunch in Oizumi Ryokuchi on a clear autumn day 😊 #AutumnTravel

Oizumi Ryokuchi in Sakai City, Osaka is very large🍁🍁 It's still too early for the leaves to change color in late October, but as you walk along the pond, you can see many lotus leaves that are starting to wither🪷🪷🪷This also makes you feel the arrival of autumn😊 The "Central Rest Area" looks like it's floating on water✨ The central plaza was covered in grass and was very pleasant✨✨✨ Bring a packed lunch to "Oizumi Ryokuchi" for an autumn picnic✨✨🍁✨🍁 #AutumnTrip

In late October, I came to Oizumi Ryokuchi in Sakai City, Osaka to look for autumn🏵️ I rented a bicycle for free at the management building, and first went to Moritomachi no Shikisaien✨🍁 There were lots of autumn flowers blooming, including cosmos, pampas grass, blue jasmine, and marigolds🏵️ The cosmos were swaying in the autumn breeze, and it was so beautiful~✨✨🍁✨🌸 #autumntrip

I came to "Oizumi Ryokuchi" in Sakai City, Osaka to find autumn🍁✨🍁✨ It's a straight line from the station to Oizumi Ryokuchi✨There are signs along the way so you can feel safe✨✨ The entrance to the park is lined with ginkgo trees, and the leaves are starting to turn a faint yellow🌟Maybe it was a little early for late October~ Here are some recommended points✨✨ Oizumi Ryokuchi is very large💫 You can rent bicycles for free at the park management building✨✨✨ After taking a commemorative photo with Gorilla-kun, we headed to the park to look for autumn🍁🍁 #AutumnTrip

[Access] 3-minute walk from JR Sakaishi Station It's connected so you can get there without getting wet. [Price] -510 yen Audio guide is free! [Inside the museum] The special exhibitions are also very interesting. There are also photo spots. The merchandise store was sold out. The special exhibitions always have interesting themes.

I went to see the sunflower fields at Harvest Hill, a green museum in Sakai City! From July 21st to August 21st, you can enjoy the sunflowers that bloom in the flower fields and the limited-time menu related to the sunflowers in the garden❣️ A total of 90,000 sunflowers are in full bloom🌻 You can see the current flowering situation near the entrance gate to the garden! When I went, the flower field B was written as [Too good to bloom]! I couldn't help but laugh at the Osaka-like notation😂 The sunflowers, a summer feature, spread out in front of me and were very beautiful😊😊 You can take lots of great photos! It's extremely hot in the summer, so be careful of heatstroke when you go to see it!

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There are many parks in Oizumi Ryokuchi, and there are many playground equipment that can be enjoyed by children from small children to elementary school students⛲ The highlight of the park is this slide (*ﾟДﾟ*) First of all, it looks impressive, and you can feel the thrill of sliding down it‼ ️ It has a lot of momentum, so be careful not to hit your head😖🌟 It's at a level that even adults hesitate to slide down, so of course there are many children who don't slide down it👌 In addition to this slide, there are many other large and attractive playground equipment❗If I were a child, I wouldn't be able to decide which one to play on, so it's worth visiting👍❤️ #Hanami#Trip with children

Oizumi Ryokuchi, one of the four major green spaces in Osaka❗Do you know❓ It's so big, I know you're probably wondering if it's hectares❓ or about the size of a Tokyo Dome❓, but you're probably wondering what it is... I'm the same😅 So I'll give you an example that will make sense to those who understand... It's bigger than the combined land area of ​​Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea😁 It took me two hours to go around it while taking pictures😖 There are also plenty of facilities, such as a sheep🐑 plaza, tennis🎾, skateboarding🛹, baseball⚾, etc👍 There are also many people walking their dogs and walking. Just walking🚶 is good exercise, and the roads are wide so you can walk at a leisurely pace🎵 Please visit during this cooler season🎵 #travelingwithkids

∇This is the place One of the largest keyhole-shaped tumuli in Japan. It is said that Emperor Nintoku, ancestor of the current emperor, is buried here, making it a very important ancient tumulus for Japan. ∇Recommended sightseeing You can see the entire tumulus from the observation lobby on the 21st floor of Sakai City Hall. You can clearly see the keyhole-like shape, so it's recommended. ∇Access 10 minutes on foot from Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line #Osaka #Osaka sightseeing #Historical sites #Travel to experience history and culture #Ancient tumuli