Sayamaike Pond & Museum
In Japanese: 狭山池・狭山池博物館
Sayamaike, built around 616, is Japan's oldest dam-type reservoir. The free prefectural museum, designed by Tadao Ando, displays a cut section of the old embankment and wooden water pipes.
National Historic Site (Sayamaike Pond)
Nearby
- Tondabayashi Jinaimachi ≈ 30 min by car
- Taimadera Temple ≈ 35 min by car
- Fujiidera Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Furuichi Kofun Group (Emperor Ojin's Tomb) ≈ 40 min by car
- Mozu Tombs (Emperor Nintoku's Tomb) ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 700 m west of Osakasayamashi Sta. (Nankai Koya Line from Namba)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (next day if a holiday) and Dec 28-Jan 4. Permanent galleries reopened Sep 1, 2026 after ceiling work
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info