What is Saitama like?
Known as the "Land of Colorful Flowers," Saitama was historically part of the Musashi Province. It is a prefecture in the Kanto region, located just north of Tokyo.
While Saitama is a landlocked prefecture, it boasts the largest total river basin area in Japan. The western part of the prefecture features hilly terrain, including the Chichibu mountain range, offering plenty of areas to enjoy beautiful nature and waterways.
Having developed as a commuter town for Tokyo during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, Saitama is not only convenient for work and school but also a great place to live, offering easy access to nature, leisure, and sightseeing.
- A city with excellent access to central Tokyo via an extensive railway network!
- Find affordable share houses of all sizes!
- A highly convenient location for both urban life and leisure!
- A wide variety of share houses for a high-quality lifestyle!
A city with excellent access to central Tokyo via an extensive railway network!
Saitama is part of the Kanto region, which makes up the Greater Tokyo Area.
The prefecture is served by a vast network of railway lines radiating from Tokyo, including JR lines (Utsunomiya, Takasaki, Ueno-Tokyo, Shonan-Shinjuku, Keihin-Tohoku, Saikyo, Musashino, Kawagoe, and Hachiko lines), Tobu Railway lines (Skytree, Urban Park, Nikko, and Tojo lines), Seibu Railway lines (Ikebukuro, Chichibu, and Shinjuku lines), the Chichibu Railway, the Tsukuba Express, the Saitama New Urban Transit (New Shuttle), Tokyo Metro (Yurakucho and Fukutoshin lines), and the Saitama Railway (Saitama Stadium Line). Additionally, Omiya Station is a major stop for the Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Hokkaido, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines, making long-distance travel easy. Extensive bus networks connect stations, ensuring accessibility even in areas not directly covered by trains. For those who prefer driving, the area is well-connected by major expressways like the Shuto Expressway, Tohoku, Joban, Kan-etsu, and Ken-O Expressways, as well as major national routes like Route 16 and 254.
It is an area designed for stress-free travel, both within and outside the prefecture.
Find affordable share houses of all sizes!
Saitama has flourished as a "bedroom community" for Tokyo.
Share houses in Saitama come in various types: from small-scale homes with only 2 or 3 rooms renovated from traditional houses, to small-to-medium properties converted from two-family homes or apartments, and even large-scale facilities repurposed from corporate dormitories or student housing.
Properties converted from corporate dorms often feature private toilets and kitchens in each room, making them ideal for those who value privacy. Meanwhile, many renovated traditional houses offer unique, stylish interiors and furniture.
You will find a high concentration of share houses in areas relatively close to Tokyo, such as Asaka, Shiki, Toda, Urawa, Warabi, and Omiya, as well as unique properties in culturally rich areas like Kawagoe. Whether you prefer a large-scale property to meet many people or a small, cozy home, Saitama offers a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
A highly convenient location for both urban life and leisure!
Historically part of the Musashi Province, Saitama’s eastern region is characterized by flat plains that have long supported agriculture. As you move west, the elevation rises, leading to the nature-rich Chichibu mountain range—a popular destination for school field trips and tourists alike.
Saitama borders many prefectures, including Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Nagano, and Yamanashi. This makes it easy to commute to Tokyo, or head out for leisure—whether it's hot springs and skiing in Gunma, the bay area in Chiba, or the famous summer retreats of Nagano and Yamanashi.
Within the prefecture, bustling commercial hubs like Saitama New Urban Center and Omiya ensure that daily life is incredibly convenient. While some may have preconceived notions about Saitama, the cost of living is lower than in Tokyo, making it a smart and practical choice for your budget.
We highly recommend starting your journey by living in one of Saitama's many share houses!
A wide variety of share houses for a high-quality lifestyle!
Saitama has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by numerous archaeological sites, including the famous Sakitama Kofun burial mounds.
During the Edo period, the shogunate established five major highways, with the Nikko Kaido and Nakasendo passing through Saitama. Many towns, such as Soka, Koshigaya, Satte, Warabi, Urawa, Omiya, Ageo, and Kumagaya, still bear the names of these historic post stations.
Located in the heart of the Kanto Plain, Saitama is flat and landlocked, which helps protect it from many natural disasters. While it grew as a commuter town for Tokyo, the recent development of the "Saitama New Urban Center" has brought government agencies and major commercial facilities like Cocoon City and the Saitama Super Arena to the area. With ongoing redevelopment in Omiya, the region is evolving into a major metropolitan hub, creating more local job opportunities. Because land is relatively affordable compared to Tokyo, you can often find spacious share houses at a great value.
With convenient shopping, excellent access, and easy leisure, a share house in Saitama is the perfect way to upgrade your quality of life!
Share houses in Saitama