Overview
Set in Japan, Niiza is a mid-size town.
It is home to around 166,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 37 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 166,017 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 37 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Niiza is
Niiza sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Saitama lies about 13 km to the north-east, Tokyo lies about 19 km to the south-east and Kawasaki lies about 36 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 37 km from Niiza.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. 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 Niiza is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HND.
Day trips & nearby
Niiza works well as a base. Within about 36 km you can reach Saitama (13 km to the north-east); Tokyo (19 km to the south-east); Kawasaki (36 km to the south-east); Ōta (32 km to the south-east); Kawaguchi (14 km to the east).
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 Niiza
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Getting around Niiza
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Niiza?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 37 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Niiza?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Niiza?
- Saitama is one of the closest places, about 13 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Niiza in?
- Niiza 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.