Paid Observation Decks · Sakai (Daisen Park)
OSAKA SAKAI BALLOON おおさか堺バルーン
Tethered gas balloon in Daisen Park that lifts visitors about 100 m up to see Emperor Nintoku's giant keyhole tomb from above.
Hours10:00-18:00 (about 15 min per flight)
ClosedSuspended in bad weather
PriceAdult: ¥4,200
Child: ¥3,000
Child: ¥3,000
Getting thereMozu Station (JR Hanwa Line), 5 min
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeClear, calm days
Address2-chome Mozu Yukumocho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka (in Daisen Park)
Websiteosaka-sakai-balloon.jp
About
The giant keyhole-shaped kofun tombs of Mozu are a World Heritage Site, but they are hard to appreciate from the ground. This tethered balloon rises about 100 m above Daisen Park, giving a view of the forested tomb of Emperor Nintoku, other Mozu tombs and the Sakai cityscape. Flights last about 15 minutes, and a tourist information centre is at the launch site.
Highlights
- Aerial view of Emperor Nintoku's tomb
- Mozu Kofun World Heritage landscape
- Sakai cityscape and Osaka Bay
- Tourist information and souvenirs at launch site
Tips
- Flights stop in strong wind or rain: check before going
- 5 min walk west of JR Mozu Station
- Combine with Sakai City Museum in the same park
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