Iida

Iida occupies 658 square kilometers in a valley region, maintaining agricultural areas for fruit production alongside modern industrial districts.

The settlement grew from a castle town during the Edo period to receive official city status in 1937, surviving a major fire incident in 1947.

The annual Iida Puppetry Festival draws theater troupes from across Japan, continuing a performance tradition that began in 1979.

The city connects to major urban centers through the Chuo Expressway and the JR Tokai Iida Line, providing transportation options for residents and visitors.

Local artisans preserve the tradition of mizuhiki, creating decorative knots from twisted paper cords used in ceremonial gift presentations.

Location: Nagano Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1937

Shares border with: Shizuoka, Kawanehon, Hamamatsu, Iijima, Okuwa, Nagiso, Oshika, Toyooka, Takagi, Tenryu, Yasuoka, Shimojo, Achi, Takamori, Matsukawa

Website: https://city.iida.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.51481,137.82183

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57