Observatory Lobby, Sakai City Hall

See Keystone Tombs Clearly

Unfortunately a bit cloudy during our visit, but we were able to see the various keystone tomb sites much better than you can appreciate from the ground level. Absolutely nice facility and free!

Interesting place although view not perfect

We, like everyone else who goes here, went to see the kofun burial mounds. It’s worth noting that although you can see them from the observation deck you won’t see the keyhole shape, because it’s not ...

Small but free!

The observation deck was on 21st floor of the City Council of Sakai which offered the 360 degrees view of Sakai city, included the ancient burial grounds. It was small but free of charge.

Must visit!

Wifey suggested that we must come here, just before we take the Nankai Line back to Osaka/Umeda. Located just opposite Sakaihigashi Station of the Nankai Koya Line station it is the tallest building ...

Very informative and definitely worth the visit

Lots of information and displays in English as well as Japanese. The best place to see the Kofun (ancient tombs) from. Also good for a night time view of the city. Free.