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What to do in Sakai
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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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 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.
Nipponbashi
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Intex Osaka
During your trip, find out what's happening in Intex Osaka, a top convention centre in Osaka. Visit 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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
Areas of Sakai
Sakai Ward
While you're in Sakai Ward, take in top sights like Osaka Bay or Sakai City Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myokokuji-Mae Station or Hanataguchi Station.
Kita Ward
When in Kita Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sakai City Hall or Aeon Mall Sakai Kitahanada and hop on the metro to see more of 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 of the city at Suwanomori Station or Hamadera-Ekimae Station.
Naka Ward
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naka Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Ario Otori and Big Bang.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Big Bang and Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill are top sights worth seeing.
Higashi Ward
When in Higashi Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aeon Mall Sakai Kitahanada or Sakai City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hatsushiba Station or Hagiharatenjin Station.
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