Bessho
in Saitama-shi of Saitama, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.850 and 139.645 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 50' 59" and E 139° 38' 42"
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: 11:25 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:48 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Discover Bessho

Bessho in Saitama-shi (Saitama) is a city in Japan a little north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Bessho is now 11:25 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Bessho, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South. 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 discovered 4 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: Toda, Warabi, Saitama, Asaka and Shiki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 42%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

26°C (80 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Urawa Washington Hotel

Address
0,7 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
0,8 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


PALACE HOTEL OMIYA

Address
4,1 mi
1-7-5 SAKURAGI-CHO KU SAITAMA-SHI SAITAMA
330-0854 Saitama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Saitama Nishi-kawaguchi-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
3,9 mi
3-22-8 Minami-cho
335-0003 Warabi-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Saitama Shintoshin

Address
3,3 mi
4-262-1 Kishiki-cho
330-0843 Saitama-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Super Hotel Saitama Omiya

Address
3,9 mi
1 12 6, SAKURAGICHO, OMIYA KU SAITAMA SHI, SAITAMA, 330 0854, JAPAN.
3300854 Saitama Shi Omiya Ku
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Saitama Toda-koen-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
3,7 mi
5-2-5 Hon-cho
335-0023 Toda-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Marroad Inn Omiya

Address
4,2 mi
2-173 Sakuragi-cho
330-0854 Saitama-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Tokorozawa Park Hotel

Address
0,7 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


Hotel Main

Address
4,0 mi
1 6 92, SAKURAGICHO, OMIYA KU SAITAMA SHI, SAITAMA, 330 0854, JAPAN.
3300854 Saitama Shi Omiya Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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[コンテナ1個だけ!?] JR Freight Class EF65 Freight Train [20100602_1539]

Published: January 28, 2013
Length: 53:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 飛鳥山雅明@ユーチューブ (MasaakiAsukayama)

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Published: February 01, 2013
Length: 41:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 飛鳥山雅明@ユーチューブ (MasaakiAsukayama)

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Published: February 02, 2013
Length: 20:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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日本 Japan ; One wet Sunday afternoon

Published: June 06, 2007
Length: 24:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rod Williams

Shinjuku to Omiya, Shinkansen and New Shuttle then back to Naka Urawa and Musashi Urawa for the passing parade on a cold wet Sunday.


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Published: October 14, 2013
Length: 58:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: hoso787

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[ZR-850]別所沼公園の噴水[30-120fps]-The fountain in Besshonuma Park-

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 02:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allenacht

2014.Oct.30. 別所沼公園 (埼玉県さいたま市南区)の噴水 The fountain in Besshonuma Park, Minami Ward, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan.CASIO HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-ZR-850.


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Published: October 14, 2013
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hoso787

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Published: October 16, 2013
Length: 14:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hoso787

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Published: July 07, 2009
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 11:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 現代風景通信 YouTube分室 -The Crevice Tube-

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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.

Urawa-ku, Saitama

Urawa-ku, Saitama is a ward (pop. 137,500) of Saitama City, Japan. It is surrounded by Midori-ku (to the east), Minami-ku (south), Chūō-ku (west), Ōmiya-ku (north), and Minuma-ku (northeast) of Saitama city. It is a part of the Greater Tokyo Area and located about 20 kilometers north of central Tokyo. Urawa-ku houses most of the city's administrative offices including the city hall of Saitama City, as well as the offices of Saitama Prefectural government.

Located at 35.862, 139.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wards of Saitama, Saitama

Urawa, Saitama

Urawa, Saitama was a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, until it merged into the city of Saitama together with two other cities, Omiya and Yono, on May 1, 2001. In 2003, the former area of Urawa became Urawa-ku, Midori-ku, Minami-ku, and Sakura-ku, which are wards of the city of Saitama. The city hall and the prefectural government building are located in Urawa-ku.

Located at 35.8667, 139.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Saitama Prefecture, Populated places disestablished in 2001

Urawa Station

Urawa Station is a railway station located in Urawa-ku, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is located near Saitama City Hall and Saitama Prefectural Government's Office and the Parliament. The JTB Train Guide depicts it as the central station in Saitama City and Saitama Prefecture while Ōmiya Station is a hub that serves more lines to more directions.

Located at 35.8585, 139.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Utsunomiya Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1883, Saitama, Saitama

Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama is a diocese located in the city of Saitama in the Ecclesiastical province of Tokyo in Japan.

Located at 35.8611, 139.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in Japan, Religious organizations established in 1939, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Naka-Urawa Station

Naka-Urawa Station is a railway station on the Saikyō Line in Minami-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.8538, 139.637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saikyō Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1985

Musashi-Urawa Station

Musashi-Urawa Station is a railway station in Minami-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.846, 139.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saikyō Line, Musashino Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Minami-ku, Saitama

Minami-ku, Saitama is one of the ten wards of Saitama located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On April 1, 1889, various mergers took place in Kitaadachi District. On the same date in 1932, further mergers resulted in the formation of the town of Urawa. This town became a city with the same name in 1934. Separately, the village of Mutsuji became a town in 1938, and in 1942 it was absorbed into Urawa, still with the name Mutsuji.

Located at 35.8333, 139.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Saitama, Saitama

Nishi-Urawa Station

Nishi-Urawa Station is a railway station on the Musashino Line in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East}.

Located at 35.8439, 139.628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

capture of the webcam Shimotoda: Toda − Fire Department − City View

Shimotoda: Toda − Fire Department − City View, Shimotoda (source)

capture of the webcam Shimotoda: Toda − City Hall − City View

Shimotoda: Toda − City Hall − City View, Shimotoda (source)

capture of the webcam Shimotoda: Toda − Research Center − City View

Shimotoda: Toda − Research Center − City View, Shimotoda (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bessho, 別所, べっしょ, ベッショ