Sakado

Sakado extends across 41 square kilometers of land with the Koma River flowing from southwest to northeast through the urban landscape.

The area gained importance during the Muromachi period when Sakado-juku operated as a post station along the Nikko Wakiokan highway.

The city maintains two seasonal segments of the Yosakoi dance festival, incorporating traditional performances in summer and autumn celebrations.

Located 40 kilometers from central Tokyo, Sakado connects residents through efficient public transportation networks to neighboring metropolitan areas.

The Jigenji temple houses a designated natural monument, a weeping cherry tree that signals spring with the opening of its first ten blossoms.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kawagoe, Tsurugashima, Higashimatsuyama, Hidaka, Kawajima, Hatoyama, Moroyama

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

GPS coordinates: 35.95725,139.40303

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49