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Kayaba Coffee
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Saitama
Saitama, Japan · Asia
About Saitama
Saitama works well as a base: 15 minutes from Sashiōgi, 25km from Sensō-ji.
Saitama is in Japan, with about 1.3 million people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sashiōgi, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saitama?
Within an hour or so of Saitama: Kayaba Coffee (23 km), Tokyo National Museum (24 km), Shinjuku (24 km), Sensō-ji (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Saitama?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Irohazaka Winding Road and Hakone Turnpike.
Where is Saitama?
Saitama is in Saitama, Japan, about 7 km from Sashiōgi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,324,854
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Saitama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.9081, 139.6566
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Saitama
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Meiji Shrine
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Saitama
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 53 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
- 66 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
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