Ena

Ena is a mountain city in southeastern Gifu Prefecture that spreads across mountainous terrain and is crossed by several rivers. The Kiso and Agi rivers flow through the area and shape its landscape.

The city formed in 1954 from the merger of two towns and six villages and grew in 2004 through the incorporation of neighboring municipalities. These combinations shaped the present-day city.

The Hiroshige Museum displays woodblock prints depicting the historic Nakasendo trading route and other historic roads. The collection reflects how these pathways shaped life in the region.

The JR Central Chuo Main Line and the Akechi Railway connect the city to other regions and make travel easy. Railway stations provide access to different parts of the area.

The Iwamura Castle Ruins sit on one of the highest elevations of any Japanese castle and overlook traditional wooden buildings below. The view reveals the traditional hillside layout of this region.

Location: Gifu Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1954

Shares border with: Nakatsugawa, Mizunami, Shirakawa, Yaotsu, Neba, Hiraya, Toyota

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

GPS coordinates: 35.44925,137.41283

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:20