What this area is like
Sakai has Japan’s largest keyhole-shaped tomb, Kishiwada has its castle and Danjiri festival, and Kansai Airport lies further south.
Work south toward the airport on your last day.
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Places to see in this area
Daisen Kofun (Emperor Nintoku’s Tomb)
Japan’s largest keyhole-shaped burial mound and part of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage Site.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Mozu Station (JR Hanwa Line).
- Hours
- Seen from outside at any time.
- Fee
- No admission fee.
- Address
- 7-1 Daisen-cho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka
The mound is managed by the Imperial Household Agency and cannot be entered. The path around the moat takes about an hour; the mound is so big that its keyhole shape is only clear from above.
Kishiwada Castle
A castle with a rebuilt keep and a stone garden, at the heart of the city famous for its Danjiri festival.
- Access
- About 7 minutes on foot from Takojizo Station or 13 minutes from Kishiwada Station (Nankai Main Line).
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed 29 December–3 January and during exhibition changes.
- Fee
- Adults ¥300; junior high and younger free. Combined ticket with the Danjiri Kaikan and nature museum ¥700. Cash only.
- Address
- 9-1 Kishiki-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka
The Danjiri festival in September pulls huge wooden floats through the streets at speed; expect crowds and road closures.
How to plan your time here
- Kansai Airport is in this area. On the night before an early flight, a hotel near Rinku Town or the airport is easier than one in central Osaka.
- Sakai is on the way from central Osaka: see the kofun in the morning and continue south to Kishiwada or the airport.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.