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Delve into Niizuka
Niizuka in Niiza-shi (Saitama) is located in Japan a little north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Niizuka is now 06:50 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Niizuka, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 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 82 km), North-West. We encountered 5 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Asaka, Wako, Niiza, Shiki and Kiyose. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Evening Temperature | 15°C / 60 °F |
Night Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 4% |
Air Humidity | 78% |
Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 25th of April 2024
22°C (71 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Friday, 26th of April 2024
23°C (74 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
20°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Urawa Washington Hotel
Urawa Royal Pines Hotel
Kichijoji Dai-ichi Hotel
Tokorozawa Park Hotel
Flexstay Inn Ekoda
City Hotel Musashisakai
Hotel Mets Musashisakai
Mitaka City Hotel
Richmond Hotel Tokyo Musashino
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Seibu Ikebukuro-sen Higashi-kurume-eki Nishi-guchi
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
朝霞駐屯地 観閲式Inspection parade in the Asaka garrison. 17th Oct. 2010 (practice run)
2010年10月17日 朝霞駐屯地 観閲式予行(練習) Review of the Self-Defense Forces at the Asaka garrison in Saitama Prefecture. practice run.
HGV Japan Trip 2012
This short videos shows the places and school which our Hillgrovians visited during the June Holidays this June 2012.
Unidentified flying object appeared at 6:18 pm, 19th Sept. 2012, in Asaka, Saitama, Japan
A diamond-shaped flying object appeared at a hight of about 300-600 feet over an Asaka army post while shining more brightly than others. The scene was videotaped by my wife from a porch of...
Japanese Military Parade 自衛隊観閲式2013
The 60th Review of Troops of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. On October 27, 2013 at JGSDF Asaka Training Area, Saitama Prefecture. Background Marches 00:00 凱旋 (Gaisen) composed...
Leroux Battōtai March 陸軍分列行進曲(抜刀隊) by 自衛隊音楽隊20091003
Composed by Charles Edouard Gabriel Leroux. Played by Eastern Army Band and 12th Brigade Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Conducted by Major SHIGA Tōru, commander of Eastern ...
伊福部昭『ロンド・イン・ブーレスク』 - 陸上自衛隊音楽隊
Composed by IFUKUBE Akira (1914-2006). Performed by Eastern Army Band, 1st Band and 12th Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. On October 28, 2012 at JGSDF Asaka Training Area, Saitama ...
Lupin III ルパン三世 - 陸上自衛隊東部方面音楽隊
Played by Eastern Army Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. JGSDF Camp Asaka, Tokyo, Japan. 演奏:陸上自衛隊東部方面音楽隊 朝霞駐屯地 桜まつり.
JGSDF march medley 陸上自衛隊行進曲メドレー
1. Battōtai March composed by Charles Edouard Gabriel Leroux 2. GAISEN (Triumph) March composed by HORI Takihiro 3. Orient Shield March composed by MATSUO Yoshio Eastern Army Band...
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture with 105mm Cannons 20091003 (1/2)
Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Played by Eastern Army Band, 1st Division Band and 1st Artillery Unit, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Conducted by Major SHIGA Tōru, commander of...
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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.
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.
Heirin-ji
Heirin-ji is a Rinzai temple of the Myoshin-ji branch located in Niiza city, Saitama prefecture, Japan, a city just outside of Tokyo.
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).
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.
Ōizumi Junction
Ōizumi Junction is a road interchange located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan.
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.
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).