Shiro
in Tokorozawa-shi of Saitama, Japan
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Tokyo International Airport (22 mi) - Atsugi Naval Air Facility (24 mi)
- Narita International Airport (48 mi)
- Utsunomiya Airport (53 mi)
- Hyakuri Airport (56 mi)
- Oshima Airport (71 mi)
- Matsumoto Airport (93 mi)
- Fukushima Airport (110 mi)
- Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 54 mi)
- Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 65 mi)
- Kasai-Rinkai Aquarium (amusement park, (22 mi)
- Yumenoshima Marina (marina, (20 mi)
- Ueno Dōbutsuen (zoo, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 35.803 and 139.528 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 35° 48' 9" and E 139° 31' 40"
- 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: 11:33 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:18 am and 4:34 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Shiro
Shiro in Tokorozawa-shi (Saitama) is a town located in Japan a little north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Time in Shiro is now 11:33 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shiro, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 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 48 mi (or 76 km), North-West. We saw 3 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: Kiyose, Niiza, Fujimi, Higashikurume and Tokorozawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F
| Morning Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Night Temperature | 19°C / 66 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 4% |
| Air Humidity | 59% |
| Air Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
20°C (68 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Seibu Ikebukuro-sen Higashi-kurume-eki Nishi-guchi
Persimmon Hotel
Toyoko Inn Wako-shi Ekimae
Daily Inn 254
Niiza Daily Hotel
City in Kitaasaka
(RYOKAN) Business Ryokan Azuma
Asaka Daily Hotel
Kumegawa Wing Hotel
Tanashi Daiichi Hotel
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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.
Kiyose Station
Kiyose Station is a railway station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway.
Atomi University
Atomi University is a private women's college in Niiza, Saitama, Japan, established in 1965. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1875.
Jumonji University
Jumonji University is a private women's college in Niiza, Saitama, Japan, established in 1996. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1922.
Taki-no Castle
, is a flatland-hilltop Japanese castle ruin located in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. It was on a key route between the northern Kanto Plain and Hachioji. The most recent structure was built in the 15th century by Ōishi Sadahisa and existed during the 16th century Sengoku Period of Japanese history. In 1546, the Hojo of Odawara took control and in 1569 possession passed to the Takeda.
Niiza Station
Niiza Station is a railway station in Niiza, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Higashi-Tokorozawa Station
Higashi-Tokorozawa Station is a railway station on the Musashino Line in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Columbia International School
Columbia International School is a Japanese school located in Tokorozawa, Saitama. It is a combined elementary, lower and upper secondary school with boarding facilities.
Tokorozawa Shooting Range
The Tokorozawa Shooting Range is a firing range located in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan. It hosted the trap shooting part of the shooting events for the 1964 Summer Olympics in neighboring Tokyo.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Shiro.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shiro, 城, しろ, シロ
