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Milepost at Shimura
Milepost at Shimura Photo: Missmikage CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

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Itabashi, Tokyo · Historic Site

Milepost at Shimura

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

LocationItabashi, Tokyo
Nearest stationShimura-sakaue Station, 0.1 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 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

Umemura Adventure Museum
Umemura Adventure Museum
1.9 km away · Itabashi
Itabashi Science and Education Hall
Itabashi Science and Education Hall
2.0 km away · Itabashi
Tokyo Kasei University Museum
Tokyo Kasei University Museum
3.2 km away · Kita
Arakawa Museum of Aqua
Arakawa Museum of Aqua
3.3 km away · Kita
Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum
Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum
4.5 km away · Kita
Itabashi Art Museum
Itabashi Art Museum
4.8 km away · Itabashi

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)