Ikeda, town in Ibi district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Ikeda is a small town in the Ibi district of Gifu Prefecture surrounded by hills, mountains, and the Ibi River. The town features forest trails, schools, a railway connection, and portions within a protected park, with daily life centered around farming and small local businesses.
The area was formerly part of the historic Mino Province and was divided among territorial lords during samurai times. The modern town formed in the 1950s from mergers of smaller villages and has preserved its agricultural and craft heritage since then.
Ikeda is known for its plum trees that bloom each spring and produce local ume fruit used in traditional foods and treats. The community gathers for seasonal festivals featuring local music, dance, and food that reflect the town's connection to the land and its farming heritage.
The town is about ten minutes by car from Ikeno Station on the Yoro Railway and offers easy access to walking trails and local sites. The quiet streets and compact layout make it simple to navigate and explore the area at your own pace.
The town is home to the Bijin-no-yu hot spring, a thermal bath with natural sodium bicarbonate that makes skin feel smooth immediately upon soaking. This mineral-rich spring is known among visitors who value the immediate refreshing effect of the water.
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