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Koshigaya越谷
Spend a half‑day in Koshigaya: 30 min train from Tokyo, walk the sakura park near Kita‑Koshigaya, then shop at Aeon Lake Town.
Koshigaya is a commuter city in Saitama, 30 min by Tobu Skytree line from central Tokyo. Its main attractions are a cherry‑blossom walk (≈1 km) and Aeon Lake Town, one of Japan’s largest malls. A short visit fits into a day‑trip from Tokyo or a brief stop on a multi‑city itinerary.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airports
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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 ▾
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Koshigaya110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koshigaya, 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 night streets, especially near station exits.
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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.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then Tobu Skytree line to Koshigaya; about 1.5 h total).
- Getting aroundTobu Skytree line (Ueno‑Koshigaya) and Musashino line serve 7 stations; walk or local bus for the park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
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 (Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then Tobu Skytree line to Koshigaya; about 1.5 h total) · HND Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) (Keikyu line to Asakusa, then Tobu Skytree line to Koshigaya; about 1 h total)
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Weather and climate
Koshigaya: next 7 days
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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
Tobu Skytree line (Ueno‑Koshigaya) and Musashino line serve 7 stations; walk or local bus for the park. Aeon Lake Town reachable via Koshigaya Laketown station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Tobu Skytree line to Asakusa, then Tobu Tojo line; about 1 h
Old town, warehouse district, and a half-day walk.
Door to door: 1 h
Tobu Skytree line to Kita-Senju, then JR Utsunomiya line; about 40 min
Quiet city with a riverside park and local shrines.
Door to door: 45 min
Tobu Skytree line to Nishi-Arai, then JR Keihin-Tohoku line; about 30 min
Lakeside views and a short walk to the water.
Kumagaya
cautionDoor to door: 1.5 h
Tobu Skytree line to Kita-Senju, then JR Takasaki line; about 1 h
Larger city with a castle ruin; worth a half-day if you have time.
Kasukabe
goDoor to door: 20 min
Tobu Skytree line direct; about 10 min
Close neighbour; small park and local eateries.
Door to door: 2.5 h
Tobu Skytree line to Omiya, then Chichibu Railway; about 2 h
Mountain scenery and shrines; too far for a day return.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Tobu Skytree line to Asakusa, then Seibu Ikebukuro line; about 1 h
Aviation museum and a large park; half-day trip.
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.
Koshigaya Station area
Convenient for train arrivals; budget hotels within 5 min walk.
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
Trip budget
| Budget hotel single room1 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Tobu Skytree line round trip from Ueno1 × ¥2,400 · check | ¥2,400 |
| Local bus ride (one way)1 × ¥300 · check | ¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,270 |
| Trip total≈ ¥13,970 per person per day, bed included | ¥13,970≈ US$95 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Convenience store bento | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Aeon Lake Town food court meal | ¥600–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last trains from Koshigaya to Tokyo around 23:30; plan return earlier.Last trains from Koshigaya to Tokyo around 11:30 PM; plan return earlier.
- Sakura park is seasonal; check bloom dates on the city guide site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Koshigaya越谷
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo (Ueno) → Koshigaya (Tobu Skytree): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 30 min (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)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu 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 Koshigaya. 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 2 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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