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Kashiwa柏
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Kashiwa for shopping, a quick stadium visit and a stroll by Teganuma lake; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay.
Kashiwa is a commuter‑city suburb of Tokyo with good rail links, a few local attractions and a sizable shopping district. One day covers the highlights; a night is optional for easy access to Tokyo or Narita.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kashiwa110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kashiwa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert on crowded trains and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (Keisei Sky Access to Shin‑Kamagaya, then Tobu Urban Park Line to Kashiwa (≈45 min).).
- Getting aroundJR Joban rapid (30 min from Ueno) for city centre; Tobu Urban Park Line for western suburbs; bus for cheap intra‑city trips…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)¥350–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (Keisei Sky Access to Shin‑Kamagaya, then Tobu Urban Park Line to Kashiwa (≈45 min).) · HND Haneda Airport (Keikyu line to Shin‑Kamagaya, then Tobu line (≈55 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kashiwa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Joban rapid (30 min from Ueno) for city centre; Tobu Urban Park Line for western suburbs; bus for cheap intra‑city trips; rent‑a‑cycle at Kashiwa and Nishikashiwa stations (≈¥210 per ride).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tokyo (Ueno)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR Joban rapid, 30 min, ¥450 (≈ US$4)
Great for museums or shopping; return same day.
Narita Airport
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Keisei Sky Access to Shin‑Kamagaya + Tobu line, 45 min, ¥≈600
Check flight time; cheap for early‑morning/late‑evening.
Funabashi
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Tobu Urban Park Line, 20 min, ¥210 (≈ US$2)
Coastal town with a small port area.
Matsudo
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
JR Joban local, 15 min, ¥170 (≈ US$2)
Historic sites and river walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Crest Hotel Kashiwa
200 m west of Kashiwa station; convenient for rail and shopping.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–15,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥18,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| JR Joban rapid ticket Ueno → Kashiwa (one way)1 × ¥450 · check | ¥450 |
| Bike rental (hourly)1 × ¥210 · check | ¥210 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,170 |
| Trip total≈ ¥34,830 per person per day, bed included | ¥34,830≈ US$250 |
Typical mid‑range hotel near Kashiwa station.
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ¥350–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Donburi (seafood bowl) | ¥550–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Dumplings (White Gyoza) | ¥450 (≈ US$4) each |
| JR Joban rapid ticket | ¥450 (≈ US$4) |
| Bike‑rental (hourly) | ¥210 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rapid JR Joban costs ¥450 (≈ US$4) (30‑35 min) from Ueno; Tsukuba Express fares are higher.
- Bike lanes exist only around Kashiwanoha‑campus; ride defensively.
- Peak‑hour trains can be crowded; allow extra 5‑10 min for transfers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Kashiwa柏
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ueno → Kashiwa (JR Joban rapid): ¥450 (≈ US$4), 30–35 min
- Bike rental (hour): ¥210 (≈ US$2)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
All emergency numbers are national; English assistance is limited outside major stations.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kashiwa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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