Saitama
in Saitama-shi of Saitama, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.908 and 139.657 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 54' 29" and E 139° 39' 23"
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: 02:16 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:54 am and 6:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Saitama

Saitama in Saitama-shi (Saitama) with it's 1,193,350 citizens is a place in Japan about 15 mi (or 25 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Saitama is now 02:16 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Saitama, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 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 49 mi (or 79 km), North-West. We encountered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Hasuda, Ageoshimo, Warabi, Toda and Shiki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

16°C (62 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Urawa Washington Hotel

Address
3,5 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
3,3 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
2,1 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


Ofuro Cafe Utatane

Address
2,6 mi
4-179-3 Onaricho
331-0815 Saitama
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Saitama Shintoshin

Address
1,6 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


Rafre Saitama (Omiya)

Address
1,8 mi
1 21 3, KITABUKURO CHO, SAITAMA 330 0835, JAPAN.
3300081 Saitama Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Saitama Iwatsuki Ekimae

Address
3,5 mi
2 Chome 3 Honcho
339-0057 Saitama-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Main

Address
1,9 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


Marroad Inn Omiya

Address
2,0 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


Super Hotel Saitama Omiya

Address
2,1 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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

さいたま新都心 イルミネーション Saitama Shintoshin illumination

Published: December 13, 2013
Length: 30:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: みぬさん (^^)v

さいたま新都心駅周辺で行われているクリスマスのイルミネーションを見に行ってきました 2013年12月13日撮影.


Hikawa Shrine ,Saitama city

Published: April 13, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: skyhighspecial

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.


【非公式PR】2014 さいたまクリテリウムの予告編 2014 Saitama Criterium Trailer

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 40:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheMrMeiken

2013年のさいたまクリテリウムのダイジェストと2014年の予告編。 YouTube Captureから.


Lady Gaga Hair part1 BORN THIS WAY BALL, TOKYO(saitama) 2012/05/12

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 46:05 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: lecordonbleu813

Hair, this is the real PRAYER for Japan. Thank you, Gaga, AISHITEMASU!! めっちゃ感動した!!


さいたまクリテリウム2014観客の声援を浴びながらのコース試走体験は最高!(Tour De France SAITAMA Criterium)

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 00:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 自転車で遊ぼう@バイクプラス

ツールドフランスさいたまクリテリウム(Tour De France SAITAMA CRITERIUM)コース試走体験は観客の温かい声援を浴びながら走れ最高!!選手紹介や表彰...


2013年 コクーン(さいたま新都心)方面のクリスマスイルミネーションのダイジェスト Cocoon Shopping Mall at Saitama Christmas illuminations

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 38:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheMrMeiken

さいたま新都心のコクーン方面のクリスマスイルミネーションのダイジェスト映像です。 near Saitama Super Arena Shopping Mall cocoon Christmas illuminations.


YAMAHA TW 125 希少 逆輸入車 BLACK ヤフオク出品 直販可能

Published: September 06, 2013
Length: 25:56 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: TheWildduck777

僕の小排気量コレクションからTW125を手放します。 ボディーサイズはTW200やTW225と同じです。 125ccとは思えない、迫力あるバイクです。 TW125と...


20100321- Night Sky Time Lapse

Published: March 22, 2010
Length: 22:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hirofumi ookubo

さいたま市大宮区の星空。光害がひどいです。


04.大和田駅

Published: February 17, 2014
Length: 24:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

04.大和田駅です 埼玉/さいたま市,見沼区にある駅です 大和田町にあります.


YAMAHA ヤマハ TW 125 逆輸入車 日本製 ロンスイフルカスタム

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 22:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheWildduck777

僕の小排気量コレクションからTW125を手放します。 ボディーサイズはTW200やTW225と同じです。 125ccとは思えない、迫力あるバイクです。 TW125と...


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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.

Saitama-Shintoshin Station

Saitama-Shintoshin Station is a railway station in Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.8939, 139.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Utsunomiya Line

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.

Located at 35.9163, 139.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Omiya Ardija, 1964 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic football venues, Sport in Saitama, Saitama, Sports venues in Saitama Prefecture

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.

Located at 35.9236, 139.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Tobu Noda Line, Stations of Tobu Railway, Railway stations opened in 1929

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.

Located at 35.9322, 139.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1983, Tōhoku Main Line, Utsunomiya Line, Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1927

Yono Station

Yono Station is a JR East railway station located in Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In fiscal 2006, an average of 24,372 passengers boarded trains at this station daily.

Located at 35.8844, 139.639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1912

Saitama Prefectural Urawa Nishi High School

, often shortened to Nishikō is a public high school, located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, in Japan. It is one of the few public schools in the prefecture that does not have a school uniform. Until the 1970s, the school enjoyed prestigious position after Urawa High School and Urawa Ichijo High School. During the 80s and 90s, it was known as one of the best public schools and sent its alumni to best colleges in Japan including Tokyo University.

Located at 35.8898, 139.654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1934, High schools in Japan, Schools in Saitama Prefecture

Ōwada Station (Saitama)

Ōwada Station is a train station in Minuma-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.9294, 139.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

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.

Located at 35.9192, 139.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Velodromes in Japan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Japan, Defunct association football venues, Cycle racing in Japan, Sports venues in Saitama Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
さいたま, Саитама