Overview
Taito is a mid-size town in Japan.
Its population is roughly 211,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 18 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 211,444 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Taito is
Taito sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Tokyo lies about 8 km to the west, Kawasaki lies about 22 km to the south and Saitama lies about 25 km to the north-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 18 km from Taito.
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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 Taito 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
Taito works well as a base. Within about 24 km you can reach Tokyo (8 km to the west); Kawasaki (22 km to the south); Saitama (25 km to the north-west); Ōta (17 km to the south); Kawaguchi (12 km to the north-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 Taito
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Getting around Taito
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Taito?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 18 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Taito?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Taito?
- Tokyo is one of the closest places, about 8 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Taito in?
- Taito 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.