Wazarashi, a traditional local industry that has been produced in large quantities along the Ishizu River, which has abundant water, since the early Edo period, is a bleached cotton fabric made by removing impurities. The fabric is boiled and bleached in a large cauldron for approximately 28 hours. At Kadono Sarashi Dyeing, the entire process from bleaching to dyeing and final product is carried out, and you can observe the careful and reliable manufacturing process. You can also experience the "Sekka Tie Dye" method using Wazarashi, and create an original tenugui hand towel that you can take home as a souvenir.

You can observe the hand-making of konbu, which has supported the food culture of Kamigata, and we will talk about the history of the birth of Kansai's dashi culture and various types of konbu. Those who attend the tour will receive a souvenir of Oboro Konbu. In addition to Oboro Konbu, our direct sales store sells a variety of konbu products such as snack konbu, tsukudani (simmered konbu), and dashi konbu, so you can purchase them as souvenirs or for use at home.

You will melt a glass rod with a burner and create glass beads. Choose one color and create about five glass beads. After production, they will need time to cool. You can create accessories with the glass beads you made. You can make up to two pieces per person using the hardware available in the store.

A special DC price is available for a full-experience plan at Harvest Hill, which includes admission tickets, a buffet restaurant, and a haniwa-making experience. It also includes a souvenir discount coupon that can be used for homemade sausages and craft beer. Other attractions include animal feeding, the only Sylvanian Family theme park in Western Japan, Sylvanian Park, and playground equipment such as grass slides, all for an additional fee.

You can rent an entire train car and hold a banquet on board, a child's birthday party, etc. You can also bring your own drinks and food on board!

In recent years, the city of Sakai and Takaishi have become popular photo spots for their night view of factories. You can choose your desired course (travel time) and tour the viewpoints by sightseeing taxi according to your desired travel time (1 hour, 1 hour 30 minutes, 2 hours course). This is recommended for those who love photography, as it is an experience that shows Sakai in a different way than during the day! *The tour locations may change depending on the factory operation status and traffic conditions.

The observation lobby on the 21st floor of Sakai City Hall will be renovated and reopened in April 2025 under the nickname "MI-TE Sakai"! Located 80 meters above ground, this corridor-style lobby is the top floor of City Hall and offers a 360-degree view. In addition to the view of the Emperor Nintoku Tomb, we have also installed a newly installed exhibit illustrating the grandeur of the tomb and a 3D model showing access to the city's tourist spots, making this a place where you can experience even more of Sakai's charm. Please come and visit us.

These are recommended restaurants collected from local residents so that you can enjoy Sakai's rich gourmet food.
Please enjoy the gourmet food recommended by locals. For details, please check the page below.

Mustard rice cakes
This exquisite treat is made by wrapping lightly sweet smooth bean paste in moist, finely textured gyuhi dough and topping it off with a sprinkling of mustard seeds.

Walnut mochi
Walnut mochi, made of soft mochi wrapped in a rich, light green bean paste, is a famous confectionery that represents Sakai.

Nikkimochi (cinnamon rice cake)
This traditional Japanese sweet has a sophisticated taste, with the refreshing flavor of cinnamon mixed into mochi rice cake.

Full of places to play and learn
A large park reborn as a lush, relaxing space with the Tower of the Sun as its symbol. Enjoy the soothing gardens that change with the seasons. The Myaku Myaku statues that stood at the east and west gates of the Osaka-Kansai Expo are now gathered in Expo'70 Commemorative Park (schedule subject to change).