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Osaka AreaUpdated 2026.04.08

Moving Guide for Sakai City

Everything about moving in Sakai — costs, neighborhoods, and local procedures.

Sakai City offers great access to Osaka City with lower rent — popular for single residents.

Costs

Sakai Moving Costs

Within Sakai

LoadMarket RateOur Price
Boxes only¥15,000–25,000From ¥9,800
Light (1K)¥25,000–40,000From ¥14,500
Standard (1K)¥35,000–50,000From ¥20,000
Heavy (1DK)¥45,000–65,000From ¥27,000

Sakai → Osaka City

LoadMarket RateOur Price
Light (1K)¥30,000–45,000From ¥14,500
Standard (1K)¥40,000–55,000From ¥20,000

Areas

Popular Areas in Sakai

Sakai-Higashi (Sakai-ku)

Rent (1K): ¥45,000–55,000

Nankai Koya Line — 15 min to Namba. City hall, shops nearby.

Nakamozu (Kita-ku)

Rent (1K): ¥45,000–60,000

Midosuji Line starting station — sit down all the way to Umeda.

Near Osaka Metropolitan University. Student-friendly.

Mikunigaoka (Sakai-ku)

Rent (1K): ¥45,000–55,000

JR Hanwa Line + Nankai Koya Line — 2 railway lines.

Quiet residential area with good safety.

Procedures

Sakai City Procedures

Moving-In / Moving-Out

Sakai City Hall: 3-1 Minamikawara-cho, Sakai-ku

Also available at each ward office (Sakai, Naka, Higashi, Nishi, Minami, Kita, Mihara)

Hours: Weekdays 9:00–17:30

Garbage Rules

Sakai has 5-category sorting (regular, recyclable, cans/bottles, PET bottles, bulky).

Bulky garbage requires a reservation — call the Sakai Bulky Garbage Center (fixed: 0120-00-8400 / mobile: 06-6485-5048) or book online

Water

Sakai Waterworks Bureau: 0570-02-1132

Start/stop service available online.

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