Overview
Yoshikawa is a town in Japan.
About 73,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 38 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 73,262 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 38 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Yoshikawa is
Yoshikawa sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Saitama lies about 17 km to the west, Tokyo lies about 26 km to the south-west and Kawasaki lies about 43 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 38 km from Yoshikawa.
Alternative gateways include Narita International Airport (NRT, 51 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 Yoshikawa 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 Yoshikawa
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Yoshikawa?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 38 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Yoshikawa?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Yoshikawa?
- Saitama is one of the closest places, about 17 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Yoshikawa in?
- Yoshikawa is in Japan.
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Day trips & nearby
Yoshikawa works well as a base. Within about 42 km you can reach Saitama (17 km to the west); Tokyo (26 km to the south-west); Kawasaki (43 km to the south); Ōta (38 km to the south); Kawaguchi (15 km to the south-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: 吉川 Yoshikawa