This is the telephone area code for Kawaguchi City, a major residential and industrial center in the Greater Tokyo Area, famously known for its traditional "Aru" casting industry.
How to Call Kawaguchi from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (48 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kawaguchi from United Kingdom
00 81 48 250 1111
Where:
00 = UK exit code
81 = Japan country code
48 = Kawaguchi area code (048 without the 0)
250 1111 = Local Kawaguchi phone number
Quick Facts
Kawaguchi Area Code Coverage
The 048 area code covers Kawaguchi and several major cities in Saitama Prefecture:
Kawaguchi City
Includes Hatogaya and the central casting industry districts.
Saitama City
The prefectural capital, including Omiya and Urawa districts.
Warabi City
Japan's smallest city by area, located directly next to Kawaguchi.
Toda City
Home to the Toda Rowing Course and residential zones near the Arakawa River.
Ageo City
Northern residential hub also sharing the 048 prefix.
Koshigaya
Eastern city known for the Laketown shopping complex.
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Kawaguchi from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
South Korea
001
China
00
Canada
011