Day trip from Saitama to Tachikawa
Tachikawa lies 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Tachikawa is a realistic day trip from Saitama: about 30 min each way by road.
| Saitama | Tachikawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 183,581 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tachikawa
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Staying in Tachikawa
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Common questions
How far is Tachikawa from Saitama?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Saitama; by road roughly 38 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Tachikawa by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Tachikawa?
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.