Destination Guide: Shimo’oibukuro (Saitama, Kawagoe-shi) in Japan

Shimo’oibukuro
in Kawagoe-shi of Saitama, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 42 mi)
Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 57 mi)
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 60 mi)
Kasai-Rinkai Aquarium (amusement park, (27 mi)
Yumenoshima Marina (marina, (26 mi)
Ueno Dōbutsuen (zoo, (20 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 35.931 and 139.530 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 35° 55' 53" and E 139° 31' 47"
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: 12:18 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:25 am and 4:30 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Shimo’oibukuro

Shimo’oibukuro in Kawagoe-shi (Saitama) is a city in Japan about 19 mi (or 31 km) north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Shimo’oibukuro is now 12:18 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Shimo’oibukuro, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), South-East. 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 42 mi (or 68 km), North-West. We found 3 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: Kawagoe, Fujimino, Okegawa, Fujimi and Ageoshimo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature	11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
	5%
Air Humidity	71%
Air Pressure	1015 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

Time Information

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

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Yono Dai Ichi Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
6 4 22, HOMMACHINISHI, CHUO KU SAITAMA SHI, SAITAMA, 338 0004, JAPAN.
3380004 Saitama Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

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

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Kawagoe Business Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
12 2, FUJIMICHO, KAWAGOE SHI, SAITAMA, 350 0033, JAPAN.
3500033 Kawagoe Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Unirose Omiya Truck Station

Address
3,8 mi
6 699 1, MIHASHI, NISHI KU SAITAMA SHI, SAITAMA, 331 0052, JAPAN.
3310052 Saitama Shi Nishi Ku
Japan

Time Information

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

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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.

Iruma River

The Iruma River, is a river in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The city of Iruma was named after this river.

Located at 35.9098, 139.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Saitama Prefecture

Kawagoe Castle

Kawagoe Castle is a flatland Japanese castle in the city of Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture. It is the closest castle to Tokyo to be accessible to visitors, as Edo castle is now the Imperial palace, and largely inaccessible. Along with a number of other castles in the region, Kawagoe saw much action in the 15th-16th centuries, as the Hōjō clan and two branches of the Uesugi clan vied for control of the Kantō region.

Located at 35.9245, 139.492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Saitama Prefecture

Kita-in

Kita-in is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kawagoe in Saitama, Japan. It is noted for its main hall, which was part of the original Edo Castle, and the statues of 540 Rakan, disciples of the Buddha.

Located at 35.9175, 139.489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Saitama Prefecture

Nishi-ku, Saitama

Nishi-ku, Saitama is one of the ten wards of Saitama located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.9167, 139.567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Saitama, Saitama

Sashiōgi Station

Sashiōgi Station is a railway station on the Kawagoe Line in Nishi-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.917, 139.565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kawagoe Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Toho College of Music

Toho College of Music is a private university in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, established in 1965. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1938.

Located at 35.8973, 139.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1938, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Saitama Prefecture

Minami-Furuya Station

Minami-Furuya Station is a railway station on the Kawagoe Line in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.9032, 139.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kawagoe Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Saitama Prefecture

Kawagoe Athletic Stadium

Kawagoe Athletic Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan.

Located at 35.9292, 139.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Japan, Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Saitama Prefecture

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimo’oibukuro, 下老袋, しもおいぶくろ, シモオイブクロ

Shimo’oibukuro in Saitama
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