Sakurai-shi

Sakurai is a city located in , Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.91 km2.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Ōmiwa Shrine and Mount Miwa.

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, also known as Miwa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in , , . The shrine is notable because it contains no sacred images or objects, since it is believed to serve , the mountain on which it stands.

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or Mount Mimoro is a mountain located in the city of , , . It has been an important religious and historical mountain in Japan, especially during its early history, and serves as a holy site in Shinto.

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The Hashihaka kofun is a megalithic tomb located in , , Japan. The Hashihaka kofun is considered to be the first large keyhole-shaped kofun constructed in Japan and is associated with the emergence of the Yamato Kingship.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kashihara and Asuka.

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is a city located in , . As of 1 October 2024, the city had an estimated population of 118,674 in 56,013 households, and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.

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refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Village, in Nara Prefecture.

Sakurai-shi

Latitude
34.5182° or 34° 31′ 5″ north
Longitude
135.8432° or 135° 50′ 36″ east
Population
59,800
Elevation
73 metres (240 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QGR9V+77
Geo­Names ID
1853062
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In Other Languages

“Sakurai-shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “桜井”
  • Japanese: “桜井市”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sakurai Station and Miwa Station.

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