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Core city in Kantō, Japan
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Kawaguchi (川口) is a city in Saitama prefecture. It's great for getting into central Tokyo (Tokyo station 23 minutes, Shinjuku 21 minutes, Ebisu 28 minutes, Roppongi 41 minutes) but because it's in Saitama the rents and costs are proportionally lower.
By train
Kawaguchi is served by several train stations at various locations in the city.
By car
By bus
From Shinjuku station, walk out the West exit. Go to the ground floor of Yasuda Seimei 2 to take "Keio Bus" for ¥1700. The trip takes 1 hr 45 min.
By boat
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