Shiojiri, Nagano

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**Shiojiri**
**塩尻市**
Shiojiri's location in Nagano, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu
Prefecture	Nagano
Physical characteristics
Area	290.18 km² (112.04 sq mi)
Population (as of February 1, 2006)
Total	68,231
Density	235.17 /km² (609 /sq mi)
Location	36°7′N 137°57′E / 36.117, 137.95Coordinates: 36°7′N 137°57′E / 36.117, 137.95
Symbols
Tree	Taxus cuspidata
Flower	Chinese bellflower
Shiojiri Government Office
Mayor	Toshiyuki Oguchi
Address	〒399-0786 3-3 Daimon Nanabanmachi, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken
Phone number	0263-52-0280
Official website: City of Shiojiri

Lake Midoriko near Shiojiri Pass

Shiojiri (塩尻市, Shiojiri-shi^?) is a city located in Nagano, Japan.

1 History
2 Sister Cities
- 2.1 Within Japan
- 2.2 Overseas
3 Transportation
4 Tourist Attractions
5 External links

[edit] History

Municipal Area Changes

April 1, 1927-The village of Shiojiri gained town status.
April 1, 1959-The city was founded when the town of Shiojiri merged with the villages of Kataoka, Hirooka, Munaga, and Chikumachi.
April 1, 1960-The city lost Kitauchida area (excluding Gakenoyu) to the city of Matsumoto.
April 1, 1961-The city lost Gakenoyu area to the city of Matsumoto.
June 28, 1961-The city absorbed the village of Araiba.
May 1, 1968-Nishichikuma District changed their name to Kiso District.
April 1, 1982-The city surrendered parts of Araiba (eastside of airport) to the city of Matsumoto.
April 1, 2005-The city absorbed the village of Narakawa from Kiso District.

[edit] Sister Cities

[edit] Within Japan

[edit] Overseas

[edit] Transportation

Shiojiri is a minor transport hub for central Japan, as it sits at the junction of road and rail routes to Nagano, Nagoya, and Tokyo. The Chūō Main Line, Chūō Expressway, and Nagano Expressway all run through Shiojiri.

[edit] Tourist Attractions

Shiojiri is the location of the Hiraide ruins, one of the three largest ancient ruins in Japan. Artefacts from the Jōmon period through the Heian period have been discovered there, as well as the remains of 47 ancient dwellings.