Overview
If Tokyo is New York, then Saitama is New Jersey — a bland commuter town that's half industrial, half suburban. Tokyo wags joke about 'Dasai-tama' (Uncool-Tama).
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Money
Japan uses yen (¥). ATMs are widely available at convenience stores and banks. Credit cards are accepted at larger establishments.
Transport
Saitama is well-connected to Tokyo by JR lines and Shinkansen. Omiya Station and Urawa Station serve as main transportation hubs with daily operating hours.
Weather
Summers are hot and humid (up to 31°C in August), winters cold (down to -1°C in January). Rainy season is June-July with October being the wettest month.
