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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
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Tokorozawa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Noshio, 24km from Shinjuku.
Tokorozawa is a city located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 344,194, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tokorozawa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tokorozawa to your route.
Tokorozawa (所沢市, Tokorozawa-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 343,298 in 168,939 households and a population density of 4761 persons per km². The total area of the city is 72.11 square kilometres (27.84 sq mi).
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Tokorozawa is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7992 latitude, 139.4690 longitude.
Tokorozawa has a population of approximately 344,194 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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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A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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