Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Saitama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saitama

With a population of 1.19 million, Saitama is the largest city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saitama has to offer.

Where to Eat in Saitama

If you’re looking for affordable options, トラジ さいたま新都心コクーンシティ店 (吉敷町4-267-2 コクーンシティ　コクーン1　北館2階) and 江戸前がってん寿司　大宮東口店 (大宮区大門町1-2) are great picks.

When to visit Saitama

Saitama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saitama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5201
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saitama

Plane

Although Saitama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 14 miles from Saitama. The shortest flight to Saitama from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Saitama.

Car

Another option to get to Saitama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 17 miles from Saitama. You’ll find branches of Times and JDM Rent a car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Saitama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 14 miles from Saitama. The shortest flight to Saitama from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Saitama.

Car

Another option to get to Saitama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 17 miles from Saitama. You’ll find branches of Times and JDM Rent a car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Saitama

IBROmitama Ibaraki
MMJMatsumoto

Airlines serving Saitama

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saitama

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saitama

Most booked hotels in Saitama

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Palace Hotel Omiya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,433+
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Royal Pines Hotel Urawa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,247+
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Urawa Washington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,011+
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Hiring a car in Saitama

Expect to pay ₹ 111 per litre in Saitama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,334 and ₹ 1,778. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saitama, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 111 per litre in Saitama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,334 and ₹ 1,778. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saitama, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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