Higashichichibu is located in west-central Saitama Prefecture, in a valley isolated from the rest of the Chichibu plains by a range of low mountains.

Saitama Prefecture Higashichichibu has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall.

The villages of Okawara and Tsukikawa were created within Chichibu District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.

Higashichichibu, together with the towns of Ogano, Minano, Nagatoro and Yokoze, contributes one member to the Saitama Prefectural Assembly.

In terms of national politics, the village is part of Saitama 11th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.