Title: Sakai Ward Travel Guide: Best of Sakai Ward, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sakai Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakai-Ward-Osaka-Hotels.0-n553248635991222123-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sakai Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sakai-Ward.d553248635991222123.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sakai Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakai-Ward.d553248635991222123.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sakai Ward Travel Guide ## Osaka ![Bicycle Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276838/6644cec8-ddb9-4574-9c5a-80ba5dad6cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bicycle Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276838/6644cec8-ddb9-4574-9c5a-80ba5dad6cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bicycle Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276838/ab1e3d1c-1258-4df1-982f-a57569a1a357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese garden at Daisen Park in Sakai.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222123/1ade27bb-2f2f-4fbf-b95b-7e14fed8d727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222123/1ade27bb-2f2f-4fbf-b95b-7e14fed8d727.jpg) by [Laitche](https://www.flickr.com/people/58922703@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Japanese garden at Daisen Park in Sakai.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222123/76e54b8e-5681-4952-9ae9-f81d686c27d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222123/76e54b8e-5681-4952-9ae9-f81d686c27d3.jpg) by [Laitche](https://www.flickr.com/people/58922703@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Sakai Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Tomb of Emperor Nintoku, Sakai, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502144/4638e80e-6707-4376-ad7a-20f350c0243b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emperor-Nintokus-Tomb-Osaka.d502144.Attraction) ![Old Sakai Lighthouse ,Osaka,Japan.; Shutterstock ID 496782322](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771380/7ec49e58-276b-491e-ab06-572e4dd27c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Sakai-Lighthouse-Sakai-Ward.d553248621532771380.Attraction) ![Bicycle Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276838/6644cec8-ddb9-4574-9c5a-80ba5dad6cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bicycle Museum Located in the heart of Japan's bicycle manufacturing district, this museum focuses on the history of cycling in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bicycle-Museum-Sakai-Ward.d6276838.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakai-City-Hall-Sakai-Ward.d6276974.Attraction) #### Hochigai Shrine After visiting Hochigai Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sakai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hochigai-Shrine-Sakai-Ward.d553248621532771390.Attraction) #### Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko You can study the exhibits at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sakai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakai-Plaza-Of-Rikyu-And-Akiko-Sakai-Ward.d553248633954039421.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48688375/8bcca182-8bfb-4571-9ef8-1e7ca81f1579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-universal-studios-japan-admission-ticket.a48688375.activity-details) ![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation £126 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/8e9d7dcf-8600-4c5a-8660-6dedca75122b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osakafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details) ![Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936368/4a7f0aa7-c8fa-4bae-a8ac-698128a51b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket £9 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) ![Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50333205/51fabc26-eee2-43f8-9b4a-f9516b1b4c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-unveiled-a-self-guided-journey-through-japans-kitchen.a50333205.activity-details) ![Visit historical sites in Osaka such as Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan's oldest temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50703268/376b24a4-b0f0-4517-b4a6-e2e334be02ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Subway and Attractions Pass £27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-subway-and-attractions-pass.a50703268.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sakai Ward ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £54 25 Jan - 26 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,483 reviews) Everything was fantastic! Location , ambiance, amenities, convenience, etc Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £65 25 Jan - 26 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,147 reviews) Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu £38 5 Feb - 6 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,296 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £120 30 Jan - 31 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews) Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty). Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £96 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,298 reviews) Staffs were great Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/f5fcb13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £75 28 Jan - 29 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,745 reviews) Room space was good but recommendation is to separate bathroom. shower, and washing areas. Very inconvenient if 3 adults are in the room Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222123) [See all 4,656 properties in Sakai Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635991222123) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sakai Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22)[21 Jan - 22 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222123&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Sakai Ward ![Night view of Osaka city ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/73e113f0-3b38-4a10-bcd7-2336441cf92e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Abeno 4.5/5(6 area reviews) The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Abeno. Q's Mall and Abeno Harukas are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishitanabe Station or Minami-Tanabe Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Abeno.dx179179) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishinari 5/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Nishinari.dx6204272) ![Tennoji featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127694/64c69bdb-8cc4-496c-8083-309da926d3e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tennoji 4.5/5(21 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Tennoji.dx6127694) ![Naniwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179180/0189be4e-d829-4094-97ae-de85da90f119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naniwa 4.5/5(82 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Naniwa.dx179180) ![Namba featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050895/fb20eee9-5588-4e8b-91c9-6e951bd42d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Namba 4.5/5(309 area reviews) 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). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Namba.dx6050895) ![Sennichimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/6d8c0a89-3e3f-4431-a6cf-287c46d647dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nanbasennichimae If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing. 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