Shiki, Saitama

Name: Shiki
Address: Saitama, Japan

#25 among attractions in Saitama

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Shiki is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 76,445 in 35,407 households and a population density of 8400 persons per km². The total area of the city is 9.05 square kilometres. ()

Local name: 志木市 Area: 3.49 mi²Coordinates: 35°50'12"N, 139°34'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: Saitama Super Arena, Heirin-ji, Mizuko Shell Mound, Gobōyama Site.

4.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama
126 min walk • The Saitama Super Arena is a state-of-the-art sports venue situated in the bustling city of Saitama, Japan. Known for its versatility and massive scale, this architectural marvel can host up to 37,000 spectators, making it one of the largest indoor arenas in the world.
3.4 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Heirin-ji, Saitama
88 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Saitama, Japan, Heirin-ji stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This historic temple, surrounded by lush greenery, offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling urban life.
1.2 miNW
Archaeological site
Mizuko Shell Mound, Saitama
31 min walk • The Mizuko Shell Mound, nestled in the bustling city of Saitama, Japan, is an archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the region's ancient past. This shell mound, or kaizuka, is a testament to the Jomon period, dating back to approximately 4,500 to 2,500 BCE...
3.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Gobōyama Site, Saitama
98 min walk • The Gobōyama Site is an archaeological site with the ruins of a moated Yayoi period settlement located in the Niikura neighborhood of Wakō, Saitama in the Kantō region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2020.
3.8 miNE
Church
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Saitama
98 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, also called the Urawa Church, is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Urawa, Saitama prefecture, Japan. It is seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama.
3.2 miSE
Bridge
Sakitama Bridge, Saitama
83 min walk • The Sakitama Bridge is a road bridge on Japan National Route 298 and the Tokyo Gaikan Expressway that spans the Arakawa/Shingashi River and the Arakawa Adjustment Pond between Bijogi, Toda and Niikura, Wakō in Saitama Prefecture.
1.6 miNE
Park
Akigase Park, Saitama
41 min walk • Akigase Park is a park in Japan that occupies a section of flood plain of the Arakawa River, which is located at the western edge of Saitama City.
3.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Taki-no Castle, Tokorozawa
94 min walk • Taki-no Castle is a flatland-hilltop Japanese castle ruin located in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. It was on a key route between the northern Kanto Plain and Hachioji.
3.2 miW
Town, Area
Miyoshi, Tokorozawa
82 min walk • Miyoshi is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2021, the town had an estimated population of 38,101 in 16,692 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km². The total area of the town is 15.33 square kilometres.
2.3 miNW
City, Area
Fujimi, Saitama
58 min walk • Fujimi is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 112,211 in 53,051 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km². The total area of the city is 19.77 square kilometres.
2.8 miS
City, Area
Asaka, Saitama
72 min walk • Asaka is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 143,195 and a population density of 7800 persons per km². The total area of the city is 18.34 square kilometres.

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How to get to Shiki by public transport?

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Shiki (27 min walk)
Yanasegawa (28 min walk)