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Itabashi, Tokyo · Historic Site
Milepost at Shimura
- Nearest stationShimura-sakaue Station 0.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Shimura Ichirizuka (志村一里塚) is a historic Japanese distance marker akin to a milestone, comprising a pair of earthen mounds located in what is now Itabashi, Tokyo in the Kantō region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1922, with the designation expanded in 1935.
From the Wikipedia article “Shimura Ichirizuka” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Milepost at Shimura. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Itabashi, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimura-sakaue Station, 0.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 3 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Milepost at Shimura?
- Shimura-sakaue Station. It is 0.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Milepost at Shimura a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Umemura Adventure Museum: 板橋区 (CC BY 4.0), Itabashi Science and Education Hall: あばさー (Abasaa) (Public domain), Tokyo Kasei University Museum: Nimo52 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Arakawa Museum of Aqua: Abasaa (Public domain), Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum: お札と切手の博物館 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Itabashi Art Museum: 板橋区Open Photo (CC BY 4.0)
