If you come to Osaka, why not take a peek at the ancient scenery from a rooftop? At the Sakai City Hall 21st floor observation lobby at Sakai Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line, you can see the majestic merchant town, including the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can also enjoy a 360-degree view of Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge across the sea in the distance, Osaka city including Abeno Harukas to the north, Mt. Ikoma and Mt. Kongo to the east, and Kansai Airport to the south.
The observation lobby, which overlooks the Sakai cityscape from about 80 meters above ground, is filled with exhibits about the history and highlights of Sakai city.
The observation lobby on the 21st floor of Sakai City Hall is open to the public free of charge from 9:00 to 19:00, except for one day each year when the entire building experiences a power outage.
Come and enjoy the dynamic scenery of Osaka city in the daytime and the sunset in the evening to create seasonal memories.
Sakai Higashi Shopping District Association
*Sakai City Hall, 21st floor observation lobby*
Business hours: 9:00~19:00
Closed: Open all year round (except days when the entire Sakai City Hall building is shut down)
Price: Free
Access: 5 minutes walk from Sakaihigashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line
Parking: Number of parking spaces (Main building, 2nd basement floor: 44 spaces, multi-storey car park: 76 spaces)
Parking hours: 8:30-21:00, open all year round.
Parking fee: 200 yen per 30 minutes.
*Only on holidays and during opening hours, maximum charge is 500 yen.
