Ōmiya-ku

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Ōmiya-ku, Administrative ward in Saitama, Japan

Located 25 kilometers north of central Tokyo, Omiya-ku extends across 12.80 square kilometers with a population density of 9,300 residents per square kilometer.

The area gained prominence during the Edo period as Omiya-shuku, functioning as a post station along the Nakasendo highway between Edo and Kyoto.

The ward inherited its name from the Hikawa Shrine, a spiritual center that has drawn pilgrims and visitors since the Heian period.

The Omiya Ward Office at Kishikichi-cho operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm, with additional service on the last Sunday monthly.

The commercial center features multiple railway connections at Omiya Station, making it the primary business hub within both Saitama City and Prefecture.

Location: Saitama

Inception: April 1, 2003

Website: https://city.saitama.jp/omiya

GPS coordinates: 35.90611,139.62861

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43

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