Asaka
in Asaka-shi of Saitama, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.805 and 139.602 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 48' 16" and E 139° 36' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:21 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 6:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Asaka

Asaka in Asaka-shi (Saitama) with it's 128,058 residents is a town located in Japan a little north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Asaka is now 06:21 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Asaka, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 51 mi (or 81 km), North-West. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wako, Shiki, Niiza, Toda and Fujimi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 37%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 26 km/h (16 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Urawa Washington Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
2-1-19, Takasago,
330-0063 Saitama
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Urawa Royal Pines Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
2-5-1, Nakacho, Urawa-ku
330-0062 Saitama
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Mets Urawa (JR Higashinihon Hotels)

Address
4,8 mi
1 16 7, TAKASAGO, URAWA KU SAITAMA SHI, SAITAMA, 330 0063, JAPAN.
3300063 Takasago,Urawa-Ku,Saitama-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Flexstay Inn Ekoda

Address
6,1 mi
8-6, Sakaecho
176-0006 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Wako-shi Ekimae

Address
1,4 mi
1-10-7 Maruyamadai
351-0112 Wako-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Rafre Saitama (Omiya)

Address
6,1 mi
1 21 3, KITABUKURO CHO, SAITAMA 330 0835, JAPAN.
3300081 Saitama Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Tokyo Seibu Ikebukuro-sen Higashi-kurume-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
4,9 mi
1-4-8 Honcho
203-0053 Higashikurume-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Persimmon Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
2-20-3, Tohoku
352-0001 Saitama
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cadenza Hikarigaoka

Address
3,6 mi
J.CITY 5-8 Takamatsu
179-0075 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tokorozawa Park Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
3 5, HIGASHI SUMIYOSHI, TOKOROZAWA, SAITAMA 359 1124, JAPAN.
3591124 Kawagoe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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HGV Japan Trip 2012

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 26:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ILoveHillgrove

This short videos shows the places and school which our Hillgrovians visited during the June Holidays this June 2012.


映像集 東武東上線朝霞駅を発着する列車/Tobu tojo line Asaka Sta./2015.02.15

Published: February 27, 2015
Length: 28:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ttmjrm

朝霞駅を発着する列車たちを撮影しました。 警笛がなる場面がありますが、線路からはしっかり距離をとっています。 0:00 東武鉄道10030系更新車1...


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Published: September 17, 2013
Length: 22:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whistle700

JR武蔵野線北朝霞駅から、東武東上線朝霞台駅まで。徒歩乗換のご案内です。 徒歩2分。距離約100メートル。 案内地図をお使いください↓...


東京メトロ10000系 東武東上線朝霞駅発車 Tokyo Metro 10000 series EMU

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

元町・中華街発川越市行き普通列車が朝霞駅2番線から出発する。 Tobu Tojo Lines commuter train depart from Asaka station, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. This train from...


東武東上線9000系快速 朝霞駅通過 Tobu 9000 series EMU

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 12:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

池袋発小川町行き快速列車が朝霞駅1番線を通過する。 Tobu Tojo Lines rapid train passing at Asaka station, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.


東武東上線30000系 朝霞駅発車 Tobu 30000 series EMU

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 26:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

東上線では見る機会が少ない30000系電車の池袋発川越市行き普通列車が朝霞駅2番線から出発する。 Tobu Railway Tojo Lines commuter train depart from Asaka...


331系 廃車NN配給 北朝霞駅

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 30:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dd51de10

This video is scrapped transport of e331 series of prototype articulated vehicles. Kita-asaka station, Saitama prefecture, Japan. 331系の長野への廃車回送です。北朝霞駅.


むさしの号 前面展望 大宮~八王子2/5 (北朝霞→東所沢)

Published: February 20, 2012
Length: 18:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StudioEagle1

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Published: March 13, 2013
Length: 41:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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LOVE/モノクロカラー(黒目川花まつり)

Published: April 17, 2013
Length: 31:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: petter1977japan

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wakō, Saitama

Wakō, Saitama is a city located in the southern part of Saitama, Japan, bordering on Tokyo. As of 1 May 2008, the city has an estimated population of 76,221. The total area is 11.04 km². It was formerly home to a Honda factory, but is now the location for the company's technical development section. Part of the headquarters function of Honda is scheduled to move from Tokyo. The head offices of RIKEN, famous as a large natural sciences research institute in Japan, are also located in the city.

Located at 35.7833, 139.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Saitama Prefecture

RIKEN

is a large natural sciences research institute in Japan. Founded in 1917, it now has approximately 3000 scientists on seven campuses across Japan, the main one in Wako, just outside Tokyo. RIKEN is an Independent Administrative Institution whose formal name in Japanese is Rikagaku Kenkyūjo and in English is The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research.

Located at 35.7803, 139.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Independent Administrative Institutions of Japan, Research institutes in Japan, Nuclear research centers, Multidisciplinary research institutes

Wakōshi Station

Wakōshi Station is a railway station in Wakō, Saitama, Japan, operated by Tobu Railway and Tokyo Metro. It is the only Tokyo Metro station located in Saitama Prefecture. It is the westernmost station in the Tokyo subway network, and the northernmost Tokyo Metro station (Nishi-Takashimadaira on the Toei network is farther north).

Located at 35.7884, 139.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tobu Tojo Main Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Stations of Tobu Railway, Stations of Tokyo Metro, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, 1934 establishments in Japan

Asakadai Station

Asakadai Station is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.

Located at 35.8143, 139.587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tobu Tojo Main Line, Stations of Tobu Railway, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, 1974 establishments in Japan

Asaka Station (Saitama)

Asaka Station is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.

Located at 35.7969, 139.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tobu Tojo Main Line, Stations of Tobu Railway, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, 1914 establishments in Japan

Kita-Asaka Station

Kita-Asaka Station is a railway station on the Musashino Line in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.8153, 139.587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Asaka Shooting Range

The Asaka Shooting Range was a firing range constructed for the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Constructed in early 1964 in Asaka, Saitama, it hosted the pistol and rifle shooting and the shooting part of the modern pentathlon.

Located at 35.7799, 139.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1964 Summer Olympic venues, Defunct sports venues in Japan, Olympic modern pentathlon venues, Olympic shooting venues, Sports venues in Saitama Prefecture

RIKEN Brain Science Institute

RIKEN Brain Science Institute, often abbreviated as RIKEN-BSI, is a non-profit research institute focusing on neuroscience located in Wakō city, Saitama Prefecture in the greater Tokyo area, Japan. It was established to lead the field of neuroscience in 1997 as one of the institutes in RIKEN. The current director is Susumu Tonegawa (joint appointment with Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

Located at 35.779, 139.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neuroscience research centers, Research institutes in Japan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Asaka, أساكي, Асака, آساکا، سایتاما, 朝霞市, 朝霞, 아사카 시, Asaka-chhī, อะซะกะ