Kamikochō
in Saitama-shi of Saitama, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.901 and 139.611 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 54' 3" and E 139° 36' 41"
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: 04:03 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:34 am and 6:41 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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Delve into Kamikochō

Kamikochō in Saitama-shi (Saitama) is located in Japan about 15 mi (or 25 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kamikochō is now 04:03 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kamikochō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 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 47 mi (or 76 km), North-West. We encountered 4 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: Saitama, Ageoshimo, Shiki, Fujimi and Hasuda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Urawa Washington Hotel

Address
3,9 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


PALACE HOTEL OMIYA

Address
0,6 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


Urawa Royal Pines Hotel

Address
3,6 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


Ai Hotel Ageo

Address
5,0 mi
1-2-1, Nakamachi
362-0035 Ageo-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
3,4 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


Marroad Inn Omiya

Address
0,6 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


Hotel Main

Address
0,7 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


Hotel Mets Urawa (JR Higashinihon Hotels)

Address
3,9 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


Toyoko Inn Saitama Shintoshin

Address
1,2 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


Ofuro Cafe Utatane

Address
1,8 mi
4-179-3 Onaricho
331-0815 Saitama
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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【ダイジェスト】さいたまオクトーバーフェスト Saitama Octoberfest

Published: October 09, 2014
Length: 01:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheMrMeiken

大宮のさいたまオクトーバーフェストのダイジェスト。 YouTube Captureから.


[HD]@大宮駅(2010-9-12)/@Omiya Station(Saitama)

Published: September 15, 2010
Length: 38:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

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Night view - Japan Freight Railway: EF66 121 Locomotive Container train

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 58:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Night view - Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) JNR Class EF66 121 Electric locomotive. Container Car Freight train Passage at Ōmiya Station (Saitama City,Saitama Prefecture JAPAN)....


Heavy Snowfall - E231 Series train 15-car sets (JR East) Arrive at the station

Published: April 23, 2014
Length: 44:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

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【JR東日本】上越新幹線E2系J8編成@大宮('13/05)

Published: July 31, 2014
Length: 06:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

上越新幹線E2系J8編成の記録です。 JR-East;East Railway Company Omiya Station Saitama City Saitama Pref. Japan Shinkansen E5 series Hayate http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/ No.9881.


Night view - JR Freight: EH500-8 Locomotive Container train 夜景・JR貨物のコンテナ貨物列車が通過

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 49:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Night view - Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) JR Freight Class EH500-8 Electric locomotive+Container Car Freight train. Passage at Ōmiya Station (Saitama City,Saitama Prefecture...


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Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 45:24 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pikarail

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Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 47:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pikarail

東北新幹線E2系J2編成の記録です。 JR-East;East Railway Company Omiya Station Saitama City Saitama Pref. Japan Shinkansen E2 series Hayate http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/ No.9891.


【駅トホ01】京浜東北線etc.大宮駅周辺を散策- Omiya Station【動画で途中下車】

Published: October 07, 2013
Length: 09:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheJapanstation

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Published: August 02, 2009
Length: 28:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: josaishintoshin

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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.

Located at 35.9061, 139.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Saitama, Saitama

Ōmiya Station (Saitama)

Ōmiya Station is a railway station in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan. It is a major interchange station for the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.9064, 139.624 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōhoku Shinkansen, Jōetsu Shinkansen, Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Tobu Noda Line, Kawagoe Line, Utsunomiya Line, , Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Stations of Tobu Railway, , Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, Saitama, Railway stations opened in 1885

Saitama Super Arena

Saitama Super Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Chūō-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan. Its spectator capacity is 37,000 at maximum settings. This main arena capacity is between 19,000-22,500 when events such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, gymnastics, boxing, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling take place there. It is also the only Japanese arena equipped especially for American football.

Located at 35.8949, 139.631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Japan, Saitama, Saitama, Indoor ice hockey venues in Japan, Basketball venues in Japan, College football venues, Sports venues completed in 2000, Boxing venues, Kickboxing venues, Mixed martial arts venues, Sport in Saitama, Saitama, Sports venues in Saitama Prefecture

John Lennon Museum

John Lennon Museum was a museum located inside the Saitama Super Arena in Chūō-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was established to preserve knowledge of John Lennon's life and musical career. It displayed Lennon's widow Yoko Ono's collection of his memorabilia as well as other displays. The museum opened on October 9, 2000, the 60th anniversary of Lennon’s birth, and closed on September 30, 2010, when its exhibit contract with Yoko Ono expired.

Located at 35.8949, 139.631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock music museums, Biographical museums in Japan, Saitama, Saitama, Museums in Saitama Prefecture, Defunct museums in Japan, Museums established in 2000, Museums disestablished in 2010, 2000 establishments in Japan, 2010 disestablishments in Japan, John Lennon

Kita-Yono Station

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

Located at 35.8908, 139.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saikyō Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station

Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station is a railway station located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan.

Located at 35.9202, 139.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Kokusai Gakuin Saitama Junior College

Kokusai Gakuin Saitama Junior College is a private junior college in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, established in 1983. Though the institution is coeducational, female students greatly outnumbers male students. In July 2004 it was selected for Good Practice, a grant program by the Ministry of Education.

Located at 35.9002, 139.626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1983, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture

Omiya Law School

Omiya Law School is a graduate level law school in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.9039, 139.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kamikochō, 上小町