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Sakai Leisurely Cruise (Sakai Moat Cruise)
The history and nature of Sakai reflected on the calm waters
This is a sightseeing boat tour around the moat that was built when Sakai was a free city in the Middle Ages. During the tour, the guide will introduce the charms and highlights of Sakai.
Basic information
★DC Special★ Cruise participants will receive a ribbon on which they can write their wishes.
If you tie it on both sides, your wish may come true.
■Operating route
Depart from Sakai Station (pier) on the Nankai Main Line, go to Eisho Elementary School, go to Tsukishima Junior High School, go to Sakai Station, go to Otohime Statue, go to the lighthouse, and disembark at Sakai Station (pier).
*The course may be changed or cancelled depending on the weather, tide levels, and sea conditions on the day of operation.
| Event period and date | Saturdays and Sundays from the end of March to the end of November 2026 (some days may be closed depending on tide levels) |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Price | Adults: 1,500 yen Elementary school students and younger: 500 yen |
| How to make a reservation | By phone or reservation website (reservations required by the previous business day) |
| Reservation site | https://kc-sakai.com/ |
| Contact Us | Sakai Tourism and Convention Association 072-233-6601 (Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00) |
| Official website | https://kc-sakai.com/ |
| Departure and arrival points | 1-4 Sakaebashigai, Sakai Ward, Sakai City (pier near the east exit of Sakai Station) *Routes may be changed or cancelled depending on weather, tide levels, and sea conditions. |
| Access |
Directly south of Nankai Sakai Station |
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