Yoshimi

Yoshimi is a town in Saitama Prefecture that occupies land across the upper Arakawa River valley and surrounding hills. The area contains a mix of farmland, residential neighborhoods, and sections of protected nature reserves spread throughout the municipality.

The town formed in 1972 when four separate villages joined together to create a single municipality. The area had been inhabited and significant since ancient times, particularly during the period spanning the third through sixth centuries.

The town's name reflects ancient settlement patterns that shaped the area, and today its layout shows how different periods of growth sit alongside each other. Walking through Yoshimi, you notice how farmland and homes intermingle, with older quarters near the river valley and newer sections climbing the hillsides.

The town is accessible by local roads only, with no passenger trains or major highways serving the area. Schools are scattered across the municipality, serving the local population and indicating a residential community.

The Hundred Caves site, a National Historic Site within the hills, contains numerous passages and chambers carved directly into the rock. These underground structures reveal how people used the natural stone formations throughout different periods.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Location: Hiki district

Inception: July 1, 1954

Reference: 113476

Shares border with: Kumagaya, Konosu, Higashimatsuyama, Kitamoto, Kawajima

Website: https://town.yoshimi.saitama.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.03989,139.45375

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:45