Sakai is a city in western Japan, located in Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies south of Osaka along Osaka Bay, with Kishiwada situated to the south and Matsubara to the east.
Location Map of Sakai, Japan
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Where is Sakai Located?
Sakai is a city in western Japan, located in Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies south of Osaka along Osaka Bay, with Kishiwada situated to the south and Matsubara to the east.
The city covers an area of 149.99 sq km (57.91 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 830,000 as of the 2020 census.
Sakai is known for its historical heritage and crafts, with attractions such as Mozu Tombs, Sakai City Museum, Daisen Park, Myokokuji Temple, Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, and the Osaka Bay waterfront.
Sakai, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Sakai |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
| Region | Kansai (Western Japan) |
| Established | April 1, 1889 |
| Population | Approx. 820,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 149.99 sq km (57.91 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 5,500 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 34.5733° N, 135.4829° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 590-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 72 |
| Major Waterways | Yamato River; coastline along Osaka Bay |
| Transportation | JR Hanwa Line, Nankai Line; road networks |
| Famous For | Ancient kofun burial mounds, traditional crafts, and tea culture |
| Top Attractions | Daisen Kofun (Emperor Nintoku Tomb), Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, Hamadera Park, Sakai City Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp |
Distance from Sakai to Major Cities in Japan
- Sakai to Osaka – 15 km (9 miles)
- Sakai to Kyoto – 60 km (37 miles)
- Sakai to Kobe – 50 km (31 miles)
- Sakai to Nara – 45 km (28 miles)
- Sakai to Wakayama – 70 km (43 miles)
- Sakai to Nagoya – 160 km (99 miles)
- Sakai to Gifu – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sakai to Shizuoka – 330 km (205 miles)
- Sakai to Tokyo – 500 km (311 miles)
- Sakai to Yokohama – 520 km (323 miles)
- Sakai to Kawasaki – 510 km (317 miles)
- Sakai to Chiba – 550 km (342 miles)
- Sakai to Saitama – 530 km (329 miles)
- Sakai to Niigata – 480 km (298 miles)
- Sakai to Kanazawa – 300 km (186 miles)
- Sakai to Nagano – 380 km (236 miles)
- Sakai to Matsumoto – 360 km (224 miles)
- Sakai to Hiroshima – 330 km (205 miles)
- Sakai to Fukuoka – 560 km (348 miles)
- Sakai to Sapporo – 1,250 km (777 miles)
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