Shiba
Shiba is a quarter in Sakurai, Nara. Shiba is situated near the quarter Hashinaka, as well as near Chihara.- Quarter
- …lies at an elevation of around 70 metres (230 feet)
- …is also known as “大字芝”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hashihaka tumulus and Hokenoyama Kofun.
Hashihaka tumulus
The Hashihaka kofun is a megalithic tomb located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Hokenoyama Kofun
Archaeological site
Hokenoyama Kofun is an early Kofun period burial mound…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tawaramoto and Kashihara.
Tawaramoto
Town
Tawaramoto is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Tawaramoto is situated 5 km northwest of Shiba.
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Latitude
34.5344° or 34° 32′ 4″ north
Longitude
135.84255° or 135° 50′ 33″ east
Open location code
8Q6QGRMV+Q2
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Shiba” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “しば”
- Japanese: “芝”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 桜井警察署芝駐在所 and 不動橋.
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