Kasukabe

Kasukabe is a special city in Saitama Prefecture with over two hundred thousand residents spread across residential districts, shopping streets, and several railway stations. The development ranges from compact neighborhoods near the stations to homes with small gardens on the outskirts.

During the Edo period this settlement developed as a resting point on the Nikko Kaido route, where travelers moved between the capital and the shrines of Nikko. The function as a stopover brought merchants and inns to the area and laid the foundation for later growth.

The city is known for its traditional furniture craft, where artisans make cabinets and chests from the lightweight paulownia wood. This connection to woodworking still shapes local identity today and appears in public gardens and street plantings.

Tobu railway lines connect several stations in the city directly to central Tokyo, with trains reaching Asakusa in less than an hour. Visitors looking to orient themselves will find city maps and information boards in English at the larger stations.

Beneath the city lies the largest flood prevention system on Earth, a huge network of underground tunnels and chambers that channels excess rainwater away. The massive concrete pillars inside resemble a hidden cathedral and attract curious visitors during rare public tours.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: October 1, 2005

Shares border with: Saitama, Koshigaya, Shiraoka, Sugito, Matsubushi, Miyashiro, Noda

Website: https://city.kasukabe.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.97525,139.75228

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00