Visit Sakai
Where to stay in 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 Aeon Mall Sakai Kitahanada or Emperor Nintoku's Tomb 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 Hamadera Park or Ario Otori, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suwanomori Station or Hamadera-Ekimae Station.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Big Bang and Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill 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 Big Bang and Ario Otori.
Takasago Cho
When in Takasago Cho and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko or Daisen Park Japanese Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Higashi-Minato Station or Ishizu-Kita Station.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
We had a great experience here as a family. The location near Namba Station and Dotonbori made exploring Osaka so easy, and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Excellent value — we’d gladly stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
We did not have the breakfast, wish the airport limousine/shuttle stopped in front of the hotel. Even if the pickup area was a block away, it was raining the day we left so we got wet along with the luggage. Otherwise convenient location and friendly staff and amenities.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
The hotel is a fantastic place to stay for families visiting Osaka. We were travelling with two young children, and the staff were very friendly and assitive throughout the stay. The hotel has a games room with games for all ages, and a fun quest activity to find a hidden room in the hotel. Nice ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct, 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2025
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Great for a family or larger group. Clean, all you need and well located (6-7 min walk to Osaka Namba). A few cafes around for breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
