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Sakai

City · Osaka Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan
Population 824,408
Area 153 km²
Time zone Asia/Tokyo
Official website www.city.sakai.lg.jp
Sakai

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Sakai Essentials

Sakai serves as a window into Japan’s ancient and medieval history. This selection features the UNESCO-listed Daisen Kofun, one of the world's largest burial mounds, alongside sites dedicated to Sen no Rikyu, the founder of the Japanese tea ceremony. Visitors can explore preserved Edo-period merchant houses, the birthplace of poet Yosano Akiko, and expansive green spaces like Daisen Park. The city’s heritage of craftsmanship and trade is showcased through its specialized museums and historic tramway.

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Parks & Gardens

Sakai’s green spaces range from historic coastal groves to expansive modern metropolitan parks. This collection highlights the city's diverse landscapes, including Daisen Park, a centerpiece of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage site, and Hamadera Park, known for its centuries-old pine trees. These sites offer a mix of historical significance, such as the location where St. Francis Xavier stayed in the 16th century, and specialized facilities like the sumo ring at Ohama Park and the extensive sports complexes at Kanaoka and Baraike.

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Shrines & Temples

Sakai's spiritual landscape is defined by its historic role as a prosperous port city. This collection includes Hōchigai Shrine, traditionally visited to ward off misfortune when traveling, and Mozu Hachiman Shrine, home to a massive 800-year-old camphor tree. Architectural highlights range from the National Treasure worship hall at Sakurai Shrine to the award-winning modern design of Eigen-ji. Many sites, such as Aguchi Shrine, are deeply connected to local cultural figures like the poet Yosano Akiko, offering a window into the city's religious and artistic heritage.

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Sakai — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–13°
  • 1° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -2°–16°
  • 1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° · extremes 9°–27°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–35°
  • 24° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–32°
  • 21° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 22° · extremes 9°–27°
  • 14° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–21°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–16°
  • 3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
118
Electricity
Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Japanese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+81
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Tours & Activities

The Yamaguchi Residence
Walk
Hankai Tramway Tour
Drive
Daisen Kofun

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