Matsubushi, Japan
松伏町
Matsubushi is a town of 28,787 people in Saitama, Japan, founded in April 20, 1955.
Why visit Matsubushi
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 110 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include こしがや能楽堂, Bunkyo University, Koshigayashi Hanataen Hanata Dairoku Park and Shimizu Park.
Weather in Matsubushi
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About Matsubushi
Matsubushi (松伏町, Matsubushi-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the town had an estimated population of 28,787 in 12,141 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 16.20 square kilometres (6.25 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Matsubushi, Saitama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Bunkyo University
School · 3.7 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Saitama Prefectural University
School · 5.2 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Shimizu Park
Park · 5.7 km
Park in Noda city, Chiba prefecture, Japan
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51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes110
Michi no tochu
Restaurant · Ramen, Jiro · 2.7 km
4, 越谷市
12:00-14:00,18:00-21:00; Su 11:00-14:00; Tu off
98 more on the map.
History
The area of Matsubushi was part of Shimōsa Province prior to the Meiji period, and was transferred to the newly created Saitama Prefecture in 1871. The village of Matsubushiryo was created within Kitakatsushika District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was renamed Matsubushi on April 1, 1956, and elevated to town status on April 1, 1969.
From the History section of Matsubushi, Saitama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare29
Map of Matsubushi
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tokyo International Airport (HND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 42 km away.
- Koshigaya 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
- Yoshikawa 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
- Kasukabe 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
- Nagareyama 11 km southeast, about 11 min by car
- Yashio 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Iwatsuki 12 km northwest, about 12 min by car
- Sugito 15 km northwest, about 15 min by car
- Kawaguchi 16 km southwest, about 16 min by car
- Kashiwa 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Matsudo 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Matsubushi town office Saitama Japan, Ebiebi2, Public domain
- Matsubushi Furutone River Most Downstream 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saitama Prefectural University, Ebiebi2, Public domain
- Shimizu Park (Noda) 201905, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 越谷アリタキ植物園, 浅沼賢一, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koshigaya nougakudo2, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Matubushi midorinooka park1, ebiebi2, Public domain
- Saitama Prefectural,Matsubushi High School 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koshigaya High School, Abasaa, Public domain
- Koshigaya-Kita High School, Abasaa, Public domain
- Saitama prefectural Koshigaya special needs school, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saitama Prefectural,Koshigaya-higashi High School 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koshigaya city hospital, Ebiebi2, Public domain
- Koshigaya bairin park1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Juntendo-koshigaya-hospital, Ebiebi2, Public domain
- Koshigaya Hisaizu Shrine Honden 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 眞大山大聖寺 - panoramio - Gentle Heart (1), Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- Campbelltown Yachonomori, 清兵衛, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koshigaya Municipal Koshigaya Elementary School, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hoju-in (Matsubushi), Abasaa, Public domain
- Bunkyo University Koshigaya Campus, Abasaa, Public domain
- キャンベルタウン野鳥の森 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 松伏町役場 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 松伏町役場 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 松伏神社 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 松伏神社 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 大吉貯水池親水公園 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- キャンベル野鳥の森 - panoramio, 赤カメラ, CC BY 3.0
- キャンベルタウン野鳥の森 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 大吉貯水池親水公園 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 新方川 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 鯉幟 - panoramio, takeakisky homma, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 越谷市民球場 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 越谷市立総合体育館 - panoramio - Gentle Heart (1), Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- こしがや能楽堂 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 松伏エローラ - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 越谷市立総合体育館 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 越谷市立総合体育館 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 越谷 花田苑 - panoramio - Gentle Heart, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
- 越谷 花田苑 - panoramio, Gentle_Heart, CC BY 3.0
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