Hiki district, Administrative district in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Hiki sits in the central part of the prefecture and covers seven smaller municipalities between flat plains and wooded hills. The towns together form a quiet rural area with fields, forests, and low mountain ranges in its western section.
The district was formally created in 1879 during the Meiji era, when the government divided the land into new administrative units. It takes its name from the clan that lived here during medieval times and shaped the territory over centuries.
Each municipality within the district maintains its own festivals and events, preserving local traditions through agricultural celebrations and seasonal gatherings.
The towns sit within an hour of Tokyo and offer housing areas with more space and lower rent. Visitors arriving by train find stations in most larger settlements, while the western hill areas are easiest to reach by car.
The district combines mountainous terrain in its western section with eastern flatlands, creating distinct geographical zones that influence local activities and development.
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