Day trip from Saitama to Sayama
Sayama lies 23 km (14 mi) west of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Sayama is a realistic day trip from Saitama: about 22 min each way by road.
| Saitama | Sayama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 160,843 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sayama
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Staying in Sayama
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Common questions
How far is Sayama from Saitama?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, west of Saitama; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Sayama by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Sayama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.