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Sagamihara
Spend a half‑day in Sagamihara for a park walk, lake view and quick bite; add a night if you want a bar or cheap hotel near the station.
Sagamihara is a medium‑size city in Kanagawa with easy JR Yokohama Line access, several parks, a lake and a modest nightlife. One afternoon covers the main sights; an overnight stay lets you enjoy the evening bars and a budget hotel near the station.
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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
- HND · NRT
- 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 Sagamihara110 ▾
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 Sagamihara, 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
- SafetySagamihara is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on trains at night and follow local rules at parks.
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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 (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.
- AirportcheckHND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north‑east; JR Yokohama Line to Sagamihara via Yokohama (≈1 h total, check schedules).).HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north‑east; JR Yokohama Line to Sagamihara via Yokohama (≈1 h total, check schedules).).
- Getting aroundJR Yokohama Line stops at Kobuchi, Fuchinobe, Yabe and Sagamihara stations; local buses serve parks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- BeerBeer (draft in bar)¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)¥2,200–¥2,800 (≈ US$15–19)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry CHAMP SAP darts/karaoke¥2,500 (≈ US$17)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or capsule, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
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
- HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north‑east; JR Yokohama Line to Sagamihara via Yokohama (≈1 h total, check schedules).) · NRT Narita International Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) east; Keisei/Narita Express to Tokyo then Yokohama Line (≈1 h 30 min, check).)HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north‑east; JR Yokohama Line to Sagamihara via Yokohama (≈1 h total, check schedules).) · NRT Narita International Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) east; Keisei/Narita Express to Tokyo then Yokohama Line (≈1 h 30 min, check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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 (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sagamihara: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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 Yokohama Line stops at Kobuchi, Fuchinobe, Yabe and Sagamihara stations; local buses serve parks. Walk or bike for most attractions; highways surround the city.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fuchinobe Park
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk 10 min from Fuchinobe Station or bus 5 min
Indoor pool and winter skating rink.
Sagami Lake
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR to Sagamihara, then bus 20 min
Fireworks in summer evenings.
Tsukui Lake
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR to Sagamihara, then bus 30 min
Cherry‑blossom picnics early April.
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.
Hotel Crown Hills Sagamihara
5‑minute walk from Sagamihara Station; basic business‑hotel rates.
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
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or capsule1 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| JR Yokohama Line round‑trip (station to station)1 × ¥800 · check | ¥800 |
| Bike rental (half‑day)1 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,600 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,600 per person per day, bed included | ¥17,600≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer (draft in bar) | ¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Entry CHAMP SAP darts/karaoke | ¥2,500 (≈ US$17) |
| Taxi 5 km | ¥2,200–¥2,800 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last trains on the Yokohama Line run around midnight; plan return early.
- Park opening hours may vary seasonally; check signage.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Yokohama; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Yokohama Line round‑trip: about ¥800 (≈ US$6), 30 min each way (check)
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)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
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 Sagamihara. 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Crown Hills for cheap overnight.
- Combine park visits with a bike rental for faster moves.
Sources
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