Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama埼玉県さいたま市大宮区

Living in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama

Omiya Ward, Saitama City

〔PR〕タウンライフ

We have Summarized the livability of Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama.

What kind of place is Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama?

Around the west exit of Omiya Station

Omiya Ward, Saitama City, home to Omiya Station—the largest terminal in northern Kanto—is a central hub experiencing exciting redevelopment.

Omiya Ward is the representative area of Saitama City, located in the center of Saitama City. The population is approximately 121,000, with about 59,000 households (as of September 2021).

One of the famous tourist spots is the Railway Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of trains and railways. It’s enjoyable even for those who are not train enthusiasts, attracting many visitors from afar.

At the east exit of Omiya Station, the Omiya Gate Town, which opened in 2022, has begun to usher in a generational shift.
Additionally, at the west exit of Omiya Station, a city plan called Omiya Station West Exit Area 3-A/D is in progress, set to open in 2025, which will feature attractive commercial facilities.
With its promising future, Omiya Ward is sure to become a city worthy of being the center of Saitama Prefecture.

PR video of Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama

Saitama City Tourism Promotion Video

Tasai Tama ~We’ve brought out the best of Saitama City~_O

How is the traffic situation in Omiya Ward, Saitama City?

Omiya Station West Exit

Saitama City Omiya Ward: Prices are rising rapidly along with its popularity

In Omiya Ward, Saitama City, there is Omiya Station, a major station in the Kanto region and the largest station in the prefecture. Numerous lines pass through the area, including the Shinkansen that connects the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions to Tokyo Station, the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Utsunomiya Line, Takasaki Line, Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line, Tobu Urban Line, and New Shuttle.

Other lines in Omiya Ward include Kita-Omiya Station and Omiya Koen Station on the Tobu Urban Line, and Railway Museum Station on the New Shuttle.

Major roads include the Nakasendo and Shin-Omiya Bypass of National Route 17, Prefectural Route 2 heading towards Kawagoe, and Prefectural Route 35, which is known as an industrial road that runs north to south.

There are also many buses from Omiya Station, and people from outside Omiya Ward, Saitama City use them to get to Omiya Station.

There are plenty of train and bus services, so if you live in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, you won’t feel inconvenienced even if you don’t own a car.

How are the rent and land prices in Omiya Ward, Saitama City?

Saitama City, Omiya Ward, Daimoncho

Saitama City Omiya Ward: Prices are rising rapidly along with its popularity

According to SUUMO, the average price for a rental apartment or condominium in Omiya Ward, Saitama City is about 98,000 yen for a 1LDK and 112,000 yen for a 2LDK. As expected, it is a popular area, and prices are comparable to those in Tokyo.

The average land price in Omiya Ward, Saitama City as a whole is about 1,018,000 yen per tsubo. This is probably the area with the highest average prices in Saitama Prefecture. In fact, it may be rare for land to even come up for sale.

How is childcare and education in Omiya Ward, Saitama City?

Omiya Park

Saitama City’s Omiya Ward has a wide range of childcare facilities and provides strong support for raising children.

Omiya Ward has 35 nursery facilities. There are 12 kindergartens, 9 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 3 high schools.

The “Child Medical Expense Assistance” program in Omiya Ward targets children under 18 years old (up to March 31 after reaching 18 years). For parents using non-licensed childcare facilities, the city offers assistance. To qualify, the child must attend a city-recognized non-licensed facility, and the parent must require childcare due to working 64 hours or more for at least 16 days a month. The assistance can reduce childcare fees up to 20,000 yen per child per month.

Omiya Ward has established the Multiple Child Family Support System for families with three or more children. This program provides full exemption of user fees (childcare fees) for children aged 0-2 who are the third child or later, priority admission to licensed childcare facilities, reduction of fees for home childcare rooms, additional utilization of childcare helper dispatches, preferential treatment in city housing lottery, and rent reduction for those applying for city-owned residences.

A Community that Encourages Participation in Child-Rearing: Omiya Ward

Omiya Ward supports the participation of fathers and grandparents in child-rearing.
The initiative to promote fathers’ involvement is called the Childcare Papa Support Project, which includes programs such as one-day childcare experience for fathers and distribution of a childcare support booklet called Father-Child Handbook.
Similarly, the initiative for grandparents is known as the “Three-Generation Child-Rearing Support Project,” which includes “Grandparenting Courses” and the distribution of the Grandparents Handbook to facilitate smoother relationships between grandparents and child-rearing generations.

A Culturally Enriching Child-Rearing Environment: Omiya Ward, where Urban and Nature Coexist

Omiya Station is surrounded by high-rise buildings and shops, so it may not seem like a natural environment. However, a little further away are Omiya Park, with the Hikawa Shrine, as well as Omiya Second Park and Omiya Third Park, where young children can play freely in spacious, green areas, reminiscent of Shinjuku Gyoen.

The “Sonic City,” a symbol of the west exit of Omiya Station, regularly hosts events like classical concerts and ballet, providing children with diverse experiences. Since it’s a bustling area, it’s also a community where children can learn about diversity from a young age.

How about shopping in Omiya Ward, Saitama City?

Omiya Gate Street

Saitama City’s Omiya Ward can be said to be the center of Saitama Prefecture.

Omiya Station has a large station mall called “LUMINE” that sells a variety of items including fashion, gourmet food, and food, so you can do all your shopping without leaving the station. Many people come from far away to shop because it has the latest fashionable items.

Also, at the west exit of Omiya Station, you can find the long-established stores “SOGO”, “Marui”, and “Arche”, and at the east exit, you can find department stores such as “Takashimaya” and “Omiya Kadomachi”.

In addition, Omiya Ward, Saitama City, has a large shopping mall called “Cocoon City” in Saitama New City Center, which is lined with fashionable shops and has the only movie theater in Omiya Ward, so it is used by couples and families every day.

Omiya Ward, Saitama City is an area that will become even more exciting in the future.

How about jobs and recruitment in Omiya Ward, Saitama City?

Saitama City’s Omiya Ward: A city with a wide range of jobs and offers, from shopping to restaurants

It is an attractive town with a wide variety of commercial facilities, from shopping to restaurants.
There are many shops centered around Omiya Station, and there are many apparel stores and cafes inside the station.
In addition, there is a restaurant district called “Minamigin” on the south side of Omiya Station, and here too there are always job openings for young people posted on the Internet, in magazines, and on signs.

Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama’s unique subsidy/subsidy system

Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama’s unique housing assistance and subsidy system

Subsidy program for earthquake resistance reinforcement (diagnosis, reinforcement, and reconstruction of specific private buildings and small buildings) Subsidies for earthquake-proofing buildings blocking emergency transport roads

Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama’s unique system for further education and tuition assistance/subsidies

About the school attendance assistance system (assistance for school supplies, etc.) Provision of elementary school entrance preparation funds