Junōchō
in Saitama-shi of Saitama, Japan
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Tokyo International Airport (27 mi) - Atsugi Naval Air Facility (34 mi)
- Narita International Airport (43 mi)
- Utsunomiya Airport (43 mi)
- Hyakuri Airport (47 mi)
- Oshima Airport (80 mi)
- Matsumoto Airport (97 mi)
- Fukushima Airport (100 mi)
- Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 57 mi)
- Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 64 mi)
- Tokyo Disney Resort (amusement park, (24 mi)
- Kasai-Rinkai Aquarium (amusement park, (23 mi)
- Yumenoshima Marina (marina, (22 mi)
- Ueno Dōbutsuen (zoo, (16 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 35.922 and 139.635 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 35° 55' 18" and E 139° 38' 5"
- 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: 09:11 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:44 am and 6:31 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
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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42
Explore Junōchō
Junōchō in Saitama-shi (Saitama) is a city in Japan about 16 mi (or 26 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.
Local time in Junōchō is now 09:11 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Junōchō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 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 48 mi (or 77 km), North-West. We found 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saitama, Hasuda, Ageoshimo, Shiraoka and Shiki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F
| Morning Temperature | 20°C / 67 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 22% |
| Air Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Strong breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 8% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 6th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.
Tuesday, 7th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 8th of May 2024
18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Urawa Washington Hotel
PALACE HOTEL OMIYA
Urawa Royal Pines Hotel
Hotel Mets Urawa (JR Higashinihon Hotels)
Ai Hotel Ageo
Toyoko Inn Saitama Iwatsuki Ekimae
Tokorozawa Park Hotel
Toyoko Inn Saitama Shintoshin
Super Hotel Saitama Omiya
(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Higashiyama
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Omiya Bonsai Village
Movie on the Bonsai gardens and Bonsai museum in Omiya, Japan. http://www.bonsaiempire.com Many thanks to: The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama and the five gardens: Manseien, Fuyoen, ...
Hikawa Shrine ,Saitama city
Shot in Actioncam HDR-AS100V 60fps Hikawa Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. This is a video taken while walking toward the main hall from the approach.
Um passeio por Saitama-ken Omiya
Vídeo criado com o aplicativo Socialcam no iPhone: http://socialcam.com.
Omiya Ardija Vs Kashiwa Reysol: J-League 2012 (Round 14)
Omiya Ardija 2-4 Kashiwa Reysol: Champions Kashiwa Reysol's season is beginning to come together. They made the trip to Saitama on the back of a three-match winning streak.Opponents Omiya ...
ジェフL'12皇后杯決勝@NACK5スタ 後半43分～試合終了 2012/12/24
後半43分～45+2分失点(INAC 田中明日菜)～試合終了(JEFL0-1INAC) 白熱した試合展開にスタンドからは大きな拍手が贈られました。 2012年12月24日(月・祝)...
2014.10.18 Nack5スタジアム 大宮vsFC東京 スタメン発表 We are OMIYA vs We are TOKYO
今日はスタメン発表時はまだ明るかったので、アップで取らなくても画面がぼやけたりしませんでした。We are ORANGE We are OMIYA,に続けてWe are TOKYO...
A Joban Line 201 kids train at Omiya Railway Museum
Children-operated (dad sits in the back) mini trains of different JR East train colours at the JR East Omiya Railway Museum. May 2011.
Omiya Ardija Vs Kashima Antlers: J-League 2013 (Round 4)
Omiya Ardija 3-1 Kashima Antlers: Both Omiya Ardija and Kashima Antlers had managed five points from their first three matches this season. They faced off at the Nack5 stadium in Round four....
Omiya Ardija vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: J-League 2013 (Round 10)
Omiya Ardija 2 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce couldn't get a second a goal in the end as Ardija secured the three points, stretching their unbeaten run to 21 matches. It's also their seventh...
Omiya Ardija vs Yokohama F Marinos: J.League 2013 (Round 24)
Omiya Ardija ( 大宮アルディージャ) 1 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos ( 横浜F・マリノス). goals and highlights. FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/3QvvX TWITTER: http://goo.gl/WySWv.
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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.
Ōmiya-ku, Saitama
Ōmiya-ku, Saitama is a ward of Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is in the Greater Tokyo Area and about 25 km north of central Tokyo. Ōmiya-ku is surrounded by Nishi-ku (to the west), Kita-ku (north), Minuma-ku (east), Urawa-ku (southeast), Chūō-ku (south), and Sakura-ku (southwest) of Saitama city. Ōmiya-ku is the most active commercial and business centre in Saitama Prefecture thanks to its transport infrastructure, especially railways connected at Ōmiya Station.
Railway Museum (Saitama)
The Railway Museum is a railway museum in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, which opened on 14 October 2007. It was built and is operated by the East Japan Railway Culture Foundation, a non-profit affiliate of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It consists of a 19,800 m² building on a site covering 42,500 m², with a display area 9,500 m² in size.
Hikawa Shrine (Saitama)
Hikawa Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. Surrounding the shrine is a large park in which there are many cherry blossom trees, a zoo and a museum. The district of Omiya, literally "Great Shrine", derives from the special favor shown by Emperor Meiji, who raised Hikawa above all other shrines in the Kantō region. Standing behind three torii gates in a wood with many ancient Japanese elms, it claims to have a 2400-year history.
NACK5 Stadium Omiya
NACK5 Stadium Omiya is a football (soccer) stadium located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is the home stadium of a J. League club Omiya Ardija. Since May 14, 2007 it has been called NACK5 Stadium Ōmiya for the naming rights.
Kita-Ōmiya Station
Kita-Ōmiya Station is a railway station on the Tobu Noda Line in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway.
Kita-ku, Saitama
Kita-ku, Saitama is a ward of Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, occupying the northern part of the city. It is surrounded by Minuma-ku (east), Ōmiya-ku (south), Nishi-ku (west) of Saitama city and Ageo city (north).
Ōmiya-kōen Station
Ōmiya-kōen Station is a railway station on the Tōbu Noda Line in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan, operated by the Tobu Railway.
Toro Station
Toro Station is a railway station on the Tōhoku Main Line of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) located in Kita-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The station is served by trains of the Utsunomiya Line and the Shōnan-Shinjuku Line. The station opened on October 1, 1983.
Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station
Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station is a railway station located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan.
Ōmiya Park
Ōmiya Park is a public park located 1 km northeast of Ōmiya Station and the most visited park in Saitama. The park encompasses a huge area of 67.9ha (as of 2004) and is famous for Japanese Red Pine forest and cherry blossoms. In particular, the park ranks in the Top 100 Locations in Japan for Cherry Blossoms. The Ōmiya Baseball Stadium was the first stadium to hold NPB's postseason game other than original homegrounds.
Ōwada Station (Saitama)
Ōwada Station is a train station in Minuma-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Ōmiya Velodrome
Ōmiya Velodrome is a velodrome located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama that conducts pari-mutuel Keirin racing - one of Japan's four authorized "Public Sports" where gambling is permitted. Its Keirin identification number for betting purposes is 25# (25 sharp). Ōmiya's oval is 500 meters in circumference. A typical keirin race of 2,025 meters consists of four laps around the course. Inside the keirin oval is a 400-meter running track used for track and field athletics events.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Junōchō.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Junōchō, 寿能町
