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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Wako works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hikarigaoka, 13km from Shinjuku.
Wako is a town located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 83,989, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Wako 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 Wako to your route.
The Gobōyama Site (午王山遺跡, Gobōyama iseki) is an archaeological site with the ruins of a moated Yayoi period settlement located in the Niikura neighborhood of Wakō, Saitama in the Kantō region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2020.
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Wako is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7894 latitude, 139.6233 longitude.
Wako has a population of approximately 83,989 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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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.
15 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
16 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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