Sakai, Osaka

second largest and populated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Sakai (堺市, Sakai-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture. It has over 800,000 people. It is known for its ancient burial mounds and its cutlery industry.

Sakai
From top left: Daisen Kofun, Old Sakai Lighthouse, Ruins of Rikyu's house, Ōtori taisha, Myōkoku-ji, Skyline with Daisen kofun in the center
Japanese name
Kanji堺市
Hiraganaさかいし
Katakanaサカイシ
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And the largest kofun, Daisen-kofun, the imperial tomb of Emperor Nintoku is located.


34°34′24″N 135°28′59″E / 34.57333°N 135.48306°E / 34.57333; 135.48306