Inabe

Inabe is an agricultural city in Mie Prefecture with rolling terrain that combines mountain ranges, river valleys, and cultivated fields. The layout reflects its farming heritage, with plum groves spread throughout the area and settlements interspersed among the farmland.

The region grew from early village settlements in 1889, which eventually merged into a larger town structure in 1955. It gained city status in 2003 through the consolidation of several smaller administrative areas.

Plum cultivation shapes the local landscape and traditions, with the fruit central to the region's identity and seasonal celebrations. Visitors can see how deeply this agricultural heritage is woven into daily life and community gatherings.

The city is connected by railway and national highways that link it to surrounding regions, making travel between different areas straightforward. Most facilities and attractions spread across the terrain, so visitors benefit from having access to transportation.

A railway museum in the area preserves historical transport equipment and records that reveal the region's industrial past. This collection offers insights into how infrastructure once supported the local agricultural economy and trade networks.

Location: Mie Prefecture

Inception: December 1, 2003

Reference: 242144

Shares border with: Yokkaichi, Kuwana, Toin, Komono, Ogaki, Kaizu, Yoro, Higashiomi, Taga

Website: https://city.inabe.mie.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.15819,136.51711

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08