Hanyū, Administrative city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Hanyū extends over 58 square kilometers in northern Saitama Prefecture, with a population of 54,304 residents distributed across 23,487 households.
The Tone River, which previously flowed through Hanyū, functioned as a major transportation route for local textiles and goods heading to Tokyo before its course changed.
The textile manufacturing heritage of Hanyū includes specialized indigo dyeing techniques that developed during the Edo period and shaped local craft traditions.
The Tobu Isesaki Line and Chichibu Railway Main Line provide transportation services through Hanyū, connecting residents to surrounding urban centers.
The Saitama Aquarium in Hanyū presents freshwater and marine life exhibitions while maintaining international connections with cities in Belgium, Philippines, and United States.
Location: Saitama Prefecture
Inception: September 1, 1954
Website: https://www.city.hanyu.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Gyoda, Kazo, Itakura, Meiwa
Website: https://city.hanyu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.17264,139.54847
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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