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Discover Shimo-igusa
Shimo-igusa in Kawagoe-shi (Saitama) is a town in Japan about 22 mi (or 35 km) north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Shimo-igusa is now 01:30 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Shimo-igusa, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 52 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 39 mi (or 62 km), North-West. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kawagoe, Tsurugashima, Sakado, Fujimino and Higashi-Matsuyama. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
Night Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 25% |
Air Pressure | 1021 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
24°C (76 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Overcast clouds, strong breeze.
Monday, 13th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
KAWAGOE PRINCE HOTEL
Kawagoe Tobu Hotel
Sakado Grand Hotel Win
City Inn Tsurugashima
Shin Sayama Hotel
Business Hotel Matsui
Kawagoe Business Hotel
Sayamashiritsu Chikozanso
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
JapanVisitor Goes To Kawagoe 川越
http://www.japanvisitor.com - David takes you through the streets of Kawagoe, a small town that preserves the look and feel of Edo (old Tokyo).
川越まつり2008 山車引き獅子舞 Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越
川越まつり2008 山車引き 獅子舞 Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財 http://www.city.kawagoe.sai...
川越まつり2008 山車引き Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財
川越まつり2008 山車引き 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財 Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/ww...
川越まつり2008 山車引き 踊り Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財
川越まつり2008 山車引き Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/toppage/0000000000000/APM03000.html.
川越まつり 2012 居囃子・獅子 ‐ Kawagoe Festival
2012年10月20日(土) 埼玉県川越市にて撮影 Saturday 20 October 2012 Taken at Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.
川越まつり2008 山車引き Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財
川越まつり2008 山車引き 国指定重要無形民俗文化財 重要無形民俗文化財 Kawagoe festival October, 2008 Japan 小江戸川越 http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/www/...
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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.
Tokyo International University
is an institution of higher learning with a strong international focus, with a satellite (or affiliated) campus--Tokyo International University of America (TIUA)--Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. The university is actually located in the area surrounding Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, which is not in Tokyo proper, but is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Kawagoe Castle
Kawagoe Castle is a flatland Japanese castle in the city of Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture. It is the closest castle to Tokyo to be accessible to visitors, as Edo castle is now the Imperial palace, and largely inaccessible. Along with a number of other castles in the region, Kawagoe saw much action in the 15th-16th centuries, as the Hōjō clan and two branches of the Uesugi clan vied for control of the Kantō region.
Kita-in
Kita-in is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kawagoe in Saitama, Japan. It is noted for its main hall, which was part of the original Edo Castle, and the statues of 540 Rakan, disciples of the Buddha.
Hon-Kawagoe Station
Hon-Kawagoe Station is a railway station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by Seibu Railway. This is one of three main stations of the city; the other two are Kawagoe Station and Kawagoeshi Station.
Kasumigaseki Station (Saitama)
Kasumigaseki Station is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.
Kawagoeshi Station
Kawagoeshi Station is a railway station on the Tobu Tojo Line in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by private railway operator Tobu Railway.
Shobi University
Shobi University is a private university in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, established in 2000. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1926.
Nishi-Kawagoe Station
Nishi-Kawagoe Station is a railway station on the Kawagoe Line in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).