Top Things to do in Sakai
What to do and see in Sakai, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Sakai in Japan, from Asia region, is best know for Castles. Discover best things to do in Sakai with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Sakai
1. Maruoka Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By WorcesterMoray - Worcester
Old wooden castle. Was open for this visit as when last called in 2 years ago was closed.
Steep steps up to the castle and even steeper inside to the floors which will be impossible for those with mobility difficulties. Nice views from the top floor. Worth walking around the walls to get impression of size and way built.
2. Tojinbo Cliff
Overall Ratings
4 based on 701 reviews
Reviewed By oldlady1934 - Mumbai, India
Years ago around 1997 or so we had a car available. So we decided to explore coastal sights along North Japan sea. This place came as a surprisingly beautiful place. We walked in the area and enjoyed the views. Much later from some Japanese friends we heard that it is famous because many commit suicide from these cliffs. I thought it was so beautiful and well kept that one would give up the idea of suicide and want to stay back on this beautiful planet. Camera is a must. Spending just a couple of hours here is enough unless one plans to go to Oshima island also.
3. Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
You can get up close and personal with the animals and touch them at the aquarium. This outstanding aquarium is located in front of the Sea of Japan, right next to Tojinbo. This popular, original facility is a little different from your run-of-the-mill aquarium. The secret is the Taikangata (experiencing) Aquarium. Here you can feed huge sea turtles and fish, and touch a giant octopus, a seal and even a live shark! The aquarium is open until 9:00 p.m., and in summer children can swim alongside fish in the Kaisui Pool and enjoy observing the seaside life on the natural ocean shore. In addition, in the Ocean Hall that will open in July 2009, the Coral Sea, where you can try floating on top of the ocean like in a dream, is a must-see! It’s an experience in a super dimensional space like walking on the surface of the water. Of course the aquarium is also replete with an enjoyable dolphin show. As everyday attractions, visitors can touch a dolphin and take a walk next to Humboldt penguins.
Reviewed By KlapauciusJapan - Japan
Surprisingly large aquarium with a wide variety of animals (fish, jellyfish, turtles, frogs, penguins), the highlight being dolphins. There are dolphin shows throughout the day. A petting area lets you touch sharks, rays and an octopus, and children can play in water with fish.
The aquarium is by the sea, allowing for a walk out to a small island, if you fancy taking a break to see some wild sea creatures.
4. Angel Land Fukui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By BigBite6178 - Makati, Philippines
Angel Land was a last minute trip and glad we made it!
A wide open grass field filled with so many attractions for kids and parents.
Filled with Fountains, Playgrounds, trampolines, indoor play area & a library it just never ends!
Really a great place for the family or even a nice jog.
Tip: There is a great bakery by the entrance with freshly made bread and sandwiches every hour, a must try.
5. Oshima Island
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By KlapauciusJapan - Japan
Beautiful scenery and hiking route around the island, which takes about 30 minutes to walk around while enjoying views of the sea, rocks like those at nearby Tojimbo, a shrine, and nature. The bridge is also very impressive, and kept very red like the Torii gates at Shinto shrines.
The recent typhoons have caused some damage on the island, blowing over some trees and toppling a stone Torii gate, but the route around the island is still accessible.
I've heard that walking around the island one way (clockwise or counter-clockwise) is unlucky, though can't remember which, though nobody seemed to care as people walked in both directions.
The is one small carpark, free parking, in front of the bridge. Worth a visit if going to Tojimbo, and the weather is nice for a walk around the island.
6. Previous Bank of Morita, Main branch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
昔は流石に権威も信用も建物も立派なものだったんですねぇ・・・。ここは三国随一の豪商「森田家」が長年営んで来た廻船業の先行きを予想してと云うか、先見の明を発揮して、明治になってから業種転換じゃないが、金融業に進出した時の森田銀行の本店建物です。１９２０年に完成した建物で、今では三國の町のシンボルみたいなもんです。内部見学は無料で、貴賓室や素晴らしい格調高い店内装飾なんかが見られます。今のチャチな造りじゃなくてお金を託しても大丈夫と、建物からして信用出来そうな造りになっています。吹き抜けの店舗で、カウンターも欅の一枚板と云う、今では入手すら困難な資材で造られていました。これはルネサンス形式の建物です。実は我が現役時代もここと同業。かつての勤務先にも同様の支店の建物が今でも５店前後は残っていますが、最近、新築とか改築した店舗の何と薄っぺらくて値打ちのないこと・・・まぁ、その程度の業種に落ちぶれたと思えば納得も出来るけど・・・。
7. Shibamasa World
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Ken K
Some of you will love this place, some of you will hate it.
On a typically hot summer's day here, you will encounter wall-to-wall people at this waterworld. If you don't mind that and are able to find your niche, you can very well enjoy yourself.
I suggest pitching your suntent by the Sea of Japan side of the wave pool. It's nice and breezy there and the view is pleasant.
If, however, you are not into crowds, you could find yourself having nightmares based on this place. Scenes from this super crowded establishment could very easily fit into clips from Koyaanisqatsi. If you don't mind standing in line for an hour to enjoy a 40 second-long waterslide, enjoy the experience.
If I come to this place again, I will definitely bring an eskie full of my own food and drinks, including cold beers. The food and drinks here are mediocre and very expensive.
8. Mikunicho
9. Michinoeki Mikuni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 高森２１７ - Sendai, Japan
ここには何もありません。
東尋坊のお土産屋さんの方が、品物が豊富にありました。
何となく東尋坊のお土産屋さんは高い感じがありましたが、そこで買った方がいいでしょうね。
10. Takidanji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
南北朝時代末、１３７５年に紀州根来寺の叡憲上人が創設した寺院です。この地の支配者、奈良大乗院が寺領５００石を寄進して伽藍の造営を援助、以降、朝倉・柴田・松平等の歴代領主の祈願寺として栄華を極めたと伝わっています。この寺院には多数の国宝・重文、文化財があり、宝物殿は必須の拝観場所です。国宝の金銅毛彫宝相華文磐は平安時代の工芸品としては一級品の作品です。荘厳で素晴らしい寺院でした。この霊場会の加入寺院の中でも最上位に位置すると思われます。
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