Vista & View · Sakai
MI-TE Sakai (Sakai City Hall 21F Observation Lobby) 堺市役所21階展望ロビー
A free observatory at 80 metres in Sakai City Hall, the best place to see the keyhole shape of the giant Daisen Kofun and the Mozu tombs, with views to Abeno Harukas and the mountains.
About
Since the kofun of Mozu cannot be entered and look like wooded hills from the ground, Sakai City Halls 21st-floor observation lobby is where you begin to grasp their scale. The 360-degree lobby at about 80 m looks south toward the dark green forest of Daisen Kofun and the smaller tombs around it, with panels explaining what you see; on clear days you can also see Abeno Harukas and Osaka's skyline to the north, the Ikoma and Kongo mountains to the east and Awaji Island and Rokko to the west. Entry is free, and it is open into the evening for a night view of Sakai. It is a 3-minute walk from Sakai-higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line.
Highlights
- Free 360-degree view at about 80 m
- Best overview of Daisen Kofun and the Mozu tombs
- Panels identifying kofun and landmarks
- Open until 21:00 for night views
Tips
- Come here before walking to the kofun to understand the layout.
- Pick up kofun maps at the tourist desk in the lobby or at Sakai-higashi Station.
- Clear winter days give the longest views.
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