Ibara, Administrative city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
The Oda River flows through Ibara, creating a landscape marked by more than fifty bridges connecting different sections of the municipality.
Ibara originated as a shōen estate governed by the Nasu clan, later divided between Fukuyama Domain and shogunate territory during the Edo period.
The city maintains its textile manufacturing tradition from the Edo period, establishing itself as the first location of denim production in Japan.
Travelers reach Ibara through the Ibara Railway Line, transferring at Soja Station from either the Hakubi or Kibi lines for direct access.
The Bisei Astronomical Observatory in Ibara holds recognition as part of Asia's first Dark Sky Community, offering astronomical observation opportunities.
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Inception: March 30, 1953
Website: https://www.city.ibara.okayama.jp/
Shares border with: Jinsekikogen, Fukuyama, Kasaoka, Soja, Takahashi, Yakage
Website: https://city.ibara.okayama.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.59769,133.46378
Latest update: June 3, 2025 21:53
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