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Ichikawa市川
Stay 0–1 day as a cheap Tokyo‑adjacent base; train 20 min to central Tokyo, then explore the city’s zoo and museum.
Ichikawa is a residential city 20 km east of Tokyo, linked by frequent JR and Keisei trains (≈19 min). It offers a modest zoo, a small art museum and convenient budget hotels, making it useful for a quick stay before heading into Tokyo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, rain)
- 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
Emergency numbers for Ichikawa110 ▾
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 Ichikawa, 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 follow usual Japan safety advice.
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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 (Keisei Yawata station 1 h to city, direct trains).
- Getting aroundJR Sobu and Chuo‑Sobu lines give 19‑min rides to Tokyo.
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)
- 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–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- Museum or sight ticketIchikawa City Zoo adult entry¥440 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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 (Keisei Yawata station 1 h to city, direct trains) · HND Haneda Airport (Through trains to Keisei Yawata, ~1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ichikawa: 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.
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 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 Sobu and Chuo‑Sobu lines give 19‑min rides to Tokyo. Keisei Main Line connects to Narita/Haneda. Buses are infrequent; bicycles are common.
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 central
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Sobu Rapid from Ichikawa Station, ~19 min
Main attractions in Tokyo reachable within a half‑day.
Urayasu (Tokyo Disney Resort)
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR Sobu to Maihama, ~30 min
Ticket required; plan ahead.
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 R9 Premium Ichikawaekimae
Business hotel near JR Ichikawa station, rooms ¥15,000 per night (2026 estimate).
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
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–14,000 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- High
- ¥14,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel room1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| JR Sobu Rapid round‑trip Tokyo1 × ¥1,240 · check | ¥1,240 |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day)1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,070 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,810 per person per day, bed included | ¥22,810≈ US$160 |
Hotel R9 Premium Ichikawaekimae
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥600–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Ichikawa City Zoo adult entry | ¥440 (≈ US$3) |
| Higashiyama Kaii Hall entry | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited north‑south bus service; plan trips early.
- Zoo cages are small; some visitors find it underwhelming.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ichikawa市川
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US Consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ichikawa → Tokyo (JR Sobu Rapid): about ¥1,240 (≈ US$9), 19 min (check)
- Narita → Keisei Yawata (Keisei Main): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), 1 h (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)
- 動物園はどこですか？ — Where is the zoo? (dōbutsuen wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura 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 Ichikawa. 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, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, rain) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Ichikawa as a budget stay before Tokyo; combine with a JR Pass for Tokyo trips.
- Bike rentals available near stations for local travel.
Sources
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