Overview
Kashiwa is a large city in Japan.
About 433,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), about 38 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 433,436 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Narita International Airport (NRT), 38 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Kashiwa is
Kashiwa sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Saitama lies about 29 km to the west, Tokyo lies about 32 km to the south-west and Kawasaki lies about 45 km to the south-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Narita International Airport (NRT) is the closest airport, about 38 km from Kashiwa.
Alternative gateways include Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, 39 km); Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 53 km).
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Find flights to Kashiwa →arrives NRT (38.5 km away)
Getting around
Buses and taxis get you around, and the centre is compact enough to explore on foot. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Kashiwa is worth your time: a large city with the range of places to stay, eat and go out that its size brings; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through NRT.
Day trips & nearby
Kashiwa works well as a base. Within about 44 km you can reach Saitama (29 km to the west); Tokyo (32 km to the south-west); Kawasaki (45 km to the south-west); Ōta (41 km to the south-west); Kawaguchi (25 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Kashiwa
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Getting around Kashiwa
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kashiwa?
- Narita International Airport (NRT) is the closest airport, about 38 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kashiwa?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Kashiwa?
- Saitama is one of the closest places, about 29 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kashiwa in?
- Kashiwa is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.