Overview
Set in Japan, Urayasu is a mid-size town.
It is home to around 171,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 16 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 171,362 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 16 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Urayasu is
Urayasu sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Tokyo lies about 19 km to the west, Kawasaki lies about 23 km to the south-west and Saitama lies about 35 km to the north-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 16 km from Urayasu.
Alternative gateways include Narita International Airport (NRT, 46 km).
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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 Urayasu is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HND.
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.
Getting around Urayasu
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Urayasu?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 16 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Urayasu?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Urayasu?
- Tokyo is one of the closest places, about 19 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Urayasu in?
- Urayasu is in Japan.
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Day trips & nearby
Urayasu works well as a base. Within about 35 km you can reach Tokyo (19 km to the west); Kawasaki (23 km to the south-west); Saitama (35 km to the north-west); Ōta (20 km to the south-west); Kawaguchi (24 km to the north-west).
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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.
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Stations: 新浦安 Shin-Urayasu