Sakai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sakai
Where to stay in Sakai
Sakai Ward
While you're in Sakai Ward, take in top sights like Sakai City Hall or Fenice Sacay, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myokokuji-Mae Station or Hanataguchi Station.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Hamadera Park or Osaka Bay, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suwanomori Station or Hamadera-Ekimae Station.
Kita Ward
When in Kita Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sakai City Hall or Fenice Sacay and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shinkanaoka Station or Nakamozu Station.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill and Big Bang are top sights worth seeing.
Naka Ward
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naka Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Fenice Sacay and Sakai City Hall.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Helpful staff, one of the best hotels in Osaka. Perfect location."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Very clean and great location next to Osaka station with lots of amenities around. You do need to navigate 2 sets of lifts and it can get busy so just need to watch time a little - especially around checkout at 12. It’s a huge hotel and immaculately kept. Good coffee machine at reception."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Beautiful property and great location. Very convenient to trains and attractions. Will be coming back again!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"For anyone planning to visit Universal Studios this place is ideal! Close to a transit station, only 1 stop to Universal or could walk there (15-20 mins walk). Vending machines for drinks and ice cream in the lobby area. Self Check in is done through a tablet, no customer service reps there so be ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
"It was incredibly nice inside and most of the workers also could speak English!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
ESLEAD HOTEL Namba South 1
"They have very clear instructions for everything from check in/out to appliances in the room. Clean and modern hotel perfect for long stay."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
