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Delve into Takasone
Takasone in Saitama-shi (Saitama) is a city located in Japan about 16 mi (or 26 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Takasone is now 07:45 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Takasone, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 25 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 53 mi (or 85 km), North-West. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Koshigaya, Kasukabe, Saitama, Soka and Hasuda. 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 | 18°C / 64 °F |
Evening Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
Night Temperature | 19°C / 67 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 10% |
Air Humidity | 63% |
Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
26°C (78 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
27°C (80 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Urawa Washington Hotel
Business Hotel Lend
Toyoko Inn Saitama Iwatsuki Ekimae
Hotel Mets Urawa (JR Higashinihon Hotels)
(RYOKAN) Kawachiya Ryokan
Business Hotel Raicho
Business Hotel Hosenkaku
Hotel New Saitama
(RYOKAN) Koyama Ryokan
(RYOKAN) Ryokan Ikeda
Videos from this area
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'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R16
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri' Finale, given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) 越ヶ谷秋まつり(埼...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival 07
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri', given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007. Car of 'Dashi' turn on the bridge. (WMV-Zune...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R17
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri' Finale, given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) 越ヶ谷秋まつり(埼...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival 09
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri', given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(WMV-Zune 640x480 30fps) (続き)
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R15
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri' Finale, given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) 越ヶ谷秋まつり(埼...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R12
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri', given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) I walk riverside of 'Moto-Arakaw...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R13
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri', given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) I walk riverside of 'Moto-Arakaw...
'越ヶ谷秋まつり' 越谷秋まつり JAPANESE autumn Festival R14
Japanese autumn festival 'Koshi-ga-ya Aki-MAtsuri' Finale, given in city of Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN in the evening, October 7th, 2007.(Raw data. non edit.) 越ヶ谷秋まつり(埼...
QUAI 54: Behind the Scenes w/the RISINGSUNS
Highlights from our recent journey to Paris, for the international streetball championship = QUAI 54! Lots of surprises for our RISINGSUNS team. MUCH RESPECT to tournament organizer Hammadoun.
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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.
Bunkyo University
is a private university in Japan. The Chinese characters of the word "Bunkyo" mean education and learning. The university offers courses mainly in education and research of the cultural and social sciences, and is well known for its teacher training. Previously the school was a girls' school called Rissho Women's University; when it became coeducational in 1976 its name was changed to Bunkyo University. The administration building is located in Hatanodai, Shinagawa, Tokyo.
Saitama Stadium 2002
, often called Saitama Stadium or simply Saisuta, is a football stadium located in Midori-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Currently J. League football club Urawa Red Diamonds use this stadium for home games. It is one of the largest "football only" stadiums in Asia.
Tōhoku Expressway
The Tōhoku Expressway is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned by Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.
Saitama Prefectural University
Saitama Prefectural University is a public university in Sengendai, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan. The school was established in 1999.
Urawa Misono Station
Urawa Misono Station is a railway station on the Saitama Rapid Railway Line in Midori-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by the Saitama Railway Corporation.
Urawa University
Urawa University is a private university in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, established in 2003. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1946.
Ōbukuro Station
Ōbukuro Station is a train station in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Sengendai Station
Sengendai Station is a train station in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.