Day trip from Saitama to Yamato
Yamato lies 52 km (32 mi) south of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 52 km (32 mi) apart, Yamato is a realistic day trip from Saitama: about 51 min each way by road.
| Saitama | Yamato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 242,065 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Yamato
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Staying in Yamato
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Common questions
How far is Yamato from Saitama?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line, south of Saitama; by road roughly 63 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Yamato by road?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Yamato?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.