Arakawa No. 1 Retention Basin: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Tokyo Station)
Arakawa No. 1 Retention Basin is a lake in Toda, Saitama Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 荒川第一調節池 |
| Location | Toda, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Urawa Station – about 3.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 20 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 294 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 35.81758, 139.62772 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/arajo/arajo00150.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Urawa Station, about 3.0 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (荒川第一調節池) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saiko Nature Learning Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Saiko Dōman Green Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.