Shiki
town · Japan
Overview
Shiki is a town in Japan.
About 76,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, roughly 36 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 76,445 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 36 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Shiki is
Shiki sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Saitama lies about 11 km to the north-east, Tokyo lies about 19 km to the south-east and Kawasaki lies about 37 km to the south.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), roughly 36 km away.
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Find flights to Shiki →arrives HND (36.5 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Shiki is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HND.
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Getting around Shiki
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Shiki?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 36 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Shiki?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Shiki?
- Saitama is one of the closest places, about 11 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Shiki in?
- Shiki is in Japan.
On the map
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Saitama (11 km to the north-east); Tokyo (19 km to the south-east); Kawasaki (37 km to the south); Ōta (32 km to the south); Kawaguchi (12 km to the east).
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.
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Direct connections from Shiki
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Stations: 志木 Shiki