Shiki, Japan
志木市
Shiki is a town of 76,445 people in Saitama, Japan, founded in October 26, 1970.
Why visit Shiki
Townapedia lists 63 museums and landmarks, 99 parks and trails, 202 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jumonji University, Saitama University, Gobōyama Site and Mizuko Shell Mound.
Weather in Shiki
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About Shiki
Shiki (志木市, Shiki-shi) 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 (3.49 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Shiki, Saitama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Jumonji University
School · 4.8 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Saitama University
School · 4.1 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks63
Gobōyama Site
Monument and historic site · 5.7 km
Archaeological site in Kantō region, Japan
Mizuko Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 2.4 km
Shell midden, settlement in Saitama, Japan
51 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds99
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Taki-no Castle
Park · 5.9 km
Building in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
87 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes202
"Shiawaseno Beaf Curry MO Toriko"(Happy Beef Curry - I'm totally hooked!)
Restaurant · Curry · 1.4 km
L.O22:00
07:00-23:00
Bun Bo Hue Ja Chuyen
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.6 km
予約時、立席の場合、50人まで収容可能
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
190 more on the map.
History
The area of Shiki developed from the Edo period as a river port connecting northern Kantō region with Edo.
The town of Shiki was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1894, becoming part of Kitaadachi District, Saitama. Shiki merged with neighboring Muraoka Village on May 3, 1955, becoming the town of Adachi. Adachi was elevated to city status on October 26, 1970, and was renamed Shiki.
From the History section of Shiki, Saitama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship46
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare54
Map of Shiki
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Niiza 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Asaka 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
- Fujimino 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
- Tokorozawa 11 km west, about 11 min by car
- Kawaguchi 12 km east, about 12 min by car
- Higashikurume 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
- Kawagoe 12 km northwest, about 12 min by car
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Higashimurayama 14 km southwest, about 14 min by car
- Musashino 14 km south, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shiki Choshoin-Hatazakura 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yanase r. and Shingashi r. in Nakamuneoka 5-Chōme, Shiki, -16 Mar. 2013 a, 荒川鯉師, CC BY 2.1 jp
- Shiki Kamicho Post Office, ヤンくん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiki Honcho Post Office, ヤンくん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiki Yanase River 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shiki Muneoka Post Office, ヤンくん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 4 Chome-14 Honchō, Shiki-shi, Saitama-ken 353-0004, Japan - panoramio, Hideki Oshima, CC BY 3.0
- Shiki Station stabling sidings 20160109, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiki City Hospital, Abasaa, Public domain
- Tobu 51001 Shiki Station 20160109, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiki Station waiting room 20160109, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saitama-Univ-Library, Unknown author, Public domain
- Sakitama-bridge, Mayuno, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fujimi Mizukokaiduka Park 3, 京浜にけ （Keihin-Nike）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saitama Akigase Park 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterfall Castle Moat, Bryanmackinnon, Public domain
- Catholic Urawa Church, Abasaa, Public domain
- Shiki daini junior high school, Bramble, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keio Shiki Senior High School-202205, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 富士見市立水子貝塚資料館 - Mapillary (3589427237942297), musashino5 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kubo Hakui Kannon-dō (Shiki) 01, Higa4, CC0
- Ōtsuka Dairokuten-sha (Shiki) 01, Higa4, CC0
- Shikishima Shrine, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jumonji Univ, 杉山真大, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hosoda Gakuen JHS and HS, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muneoka Junior High School, あばさー, Public domain
- Shikisima Shrine, Sablier de Verrie, CC0
- エレベーター 2017-12 (39111018971), mono from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- エレベーター 2017-12 (38400837784), mono, CC BY 2.0
- エレベーター 2017-12 (38400846174), mono from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- 宝幢寺(志木市) - Mapillary (343506521070894), musashino5 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 志木市立郷土資料館 - panoramio, officeshema, CC BY 3.0
- 氷川神社 - Mapillary (623762349281475), higa4 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses at Miyado (5953374176), urawa, CC BY 2.0
- Asaka Banner, urawa, CC BY 2.0
- 志木市立志木中学校 - Mapillary (754724089319548), musashino5 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocephalus chinensis from iNaturalist photo 394649534, renshuchu, CC0
- 志木市立志木第三小学校 - Mapillary (246664753917603), musashino5 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- チョウショウインハタザクラ - Mapillary (625109263678705), musashino5 @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ライブ中のDAICHI YOKOTA氏, 根木, CC BY-SA 4.0
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