Niiza, Japan
新座市
Niiza is a town of 166,017 people in Saitama, Japan, founded in March 1, 1955.
Why visit Niiza
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 132 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jumonji University, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Gobōyama Site and Mizuko Shell Mound.
Weather in Niiza
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About Niiza
Niiza (新座市, Niiza-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 166,208 in 76,639 households and a population density of 7300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 22.78 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Niiza, Saitama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Jumonji University
School · 2.5 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Meiji Pharmaceutical University
School · 6.4 km
Private university in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan
Saitama University
School · 6.6 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks33
Gobōyama Site
Monument and historic site · 6.8 km
Archaeological site in Kantō region, Japan
Mizuko Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 2.8 km
Shell midden, settlement in Saitama, Japan
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds132
Taki-no Castle
Park · 3.2 km
Building in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
120 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
"Shiawaseno Beaf Curry MO Toriko"(Happy Beef Curry - I'm totally hooked!)
Restaurant · Curry · 1.6 km
L.O22:00
07:00-23:00
Bun Bo Hue Ja Chuyen
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.5 km
予約時、立席の場合、50人まで収容可能
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
196 more on the map.
History
The area of modern Niiza has been settled since prehistoric times. It was part of Shinra County within Musashi Province in the Nara period. Shinra County (新羅郡) was originally written with the same kanji as the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, and the area was settled by immigrants from Silla in 758 AD. The name was changed to Niikura County (新座郡) in the Heian period.
The town of Owada was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kitaasachi District. On March 1, 1955, Owada annexed the neighboring village of Katayama becoming Niiza Town, which was raised to city status on November 1, 1970.
From the History section of Niiza, Saitama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship25
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare57
Map of Niiza
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 km away.
- Asaka 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
- Tokorozawa 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Kawagoe 12 km northwest, about 12 min by car
- Musashino 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Sayama 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Kawaguchi 14 km east, about 14 min by car
- Kokubunji 15 km southwest, about 15 min by car
- Tokyo 19 km southeast, about 19 min by car
- Akishima 20 km southwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- City hall of Niiza, Saitama, Japan, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niiza Yanase High School, あばさー, Public domain
- Old Kawagoe Street at Niiza 2025-05-08, Asanagi, CC0
- Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saitama-Univ-Library, Unknown author, Public domain
- Sakitama-bridge, Mayuno, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fujimi Mizukokaiduka Park 3, 京浜にけ （Keihin-Nike）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saitama Akigase Park 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 都立大泉中央公園の冬 - panoramio, yofukashi, CC BY 3.0
- Waterfall Castle Moat, Bryanmackinnon, Public domain
- Shiki daini junior high school, Bramble, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keio Shiki Senior High School-202205, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kubo Hakui Kannon-dō (Shiki) 01, Higa4, CC0
- Ōtsuka Dairokuten-sha (Shiki) 01, Higa4, CC0
- Shikishima Shrine, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jumonji Univ, 杉山真大, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hosoda Gakuen JHS and HS, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shikisima Shrine, Sablier de Verrie, CC0
- Shiki Tate Post Office, ヤンくん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Doutor EneJet Chikumazawa in Chikumazawa-higashi in Miyoshi, -13 september 2026 17：47, トトト, CC BY-SA 2.1 jp
- Shimmei Shrine (神明宮) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Yanase River 20080223, Mytho88, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otsuka Dairokuten Shrine (大塚大六天神社) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Saitamananseibu-niza fire station Owada buranch niza city, Saitama prefecture, Japan, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukomyoji, Nobuneko, CC0
- Tsukanoyama Tumulus (塚の山古墳) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Shrine (神社) on the Top (墳頂) of Tsukanoyama Tumulus (塚の山古墳) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Seibudai-highschool, TKG48, CC BY 4.0
- Inari Shrine (稲荷神社) - panoramio (30), phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Atago Shrine (愛宕神社) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Inari Shrine (稲荷神社) - panoramio (31), phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Shimmei Shrine (神明神社) - panoramio (1), phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Shrines (祠) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Higashi Inari Shrine (東稲荷神社) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Tobu-railway-11640F-20090813-135238, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intersection of National Routes 463 and 254 2025-05-08, Asanagi, CC0
- Kakinoki Inari Shrine (柿ノ木稲荷) - panoramio, phosphor, CC BY 3.0
- Agrilus tokyoensis, iNaturalist user: renshuchu, CC0
- Tobu 51001 Shiki Station 20160109, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiki Station stabling sidings 20160109, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
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