Sakai City is also famous as a tourist city, with nationally renowned tourist attractions located within the city. Sakai City is home to Mount Jokyo, a 1,000m-class mountain, rivers such as the Kuzuryu River, and Lake Ryugahana. The city's climate varies by region, with the former Mikuni Town receiving little snow due to the warm currents. In contrast, the former Maruoka Town receives a lot of snow. One of the city's industries is agriculture, where crops such as koshihikari rice and flower radishes are grown. Tourist attractions in the city include Tojinbo and Echizen Matsushima Aquarium. City events include the Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival and the Lily Festival. Neighboring municipalities include Awara City, Kaga City, and Katsuyama City.