Yoshimi, Saitama
| Yoshimi 吉見町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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Cloclwise from top left:Yoshimi Hundred Caves Ruin, Yoshimi Matsuyama Castle, Yoshimi rest house, Kuroiwa Cave Grave site, Yoshimi Anraku temple | ||
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 Location of Yoshimi in Saitama Prefecture | ||
  Yoshimi Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 36°2′N 139°27′E / 36.033°N 139.450°ECoordinates: 36°2′N 139°27′E / 36.033°N 139.450°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture | |
| District | Hiki | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Yasumi Arai (since May 2005) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38.63 km2 (14.92 sq mi) | |
| Population (June 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 21,133 | |
| • Density | 547.06/km2 (1,416.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | |
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum | |
| - Bird | Eurasian Skylark | |
| Website | Town of Yoshimi | |
Yoshimi (吉見町 Yoshimi-machi) is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of June 1, 2012, the town has an estimated population of 21,133, with 7,523 households and a density of 547.06 persons per km². The total area is 38.63 km².
The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi (吉見百穴 Yoshimi Hyakketsu) is a cluster of ancient grave caves dug on the cliff made of tuff.
External links
Media related to Yoshimi, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
- Yoshimi official website (Japanese)