Ibigawa

Ibigawa is a town in Gifu Prefecture whose landscape is shaped by the Ibi River, which flows through valleys bordered by forested mountains and rolling hills. The settlement spreads across different elevations, with communities distributed among green spaces and agricultural land.

The area was ruled as a domain during the Edo period before later administrative changes merged several municipalities together. This consolidation reshaped local governance and brought neighboring communities under a single administration.

Each season brings traditional celebrations to Ibigawa, where residents maintain agricultural practices that shape local food preparation methods and community gatherings.

The town is accessible by the Tarumi Railway and served by national roads that connect to surrounding regions. Schools and basic services are distributed across the settlement area, making it easy to access them from different neighborhoods.

Parts of the area fall within Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Quasi-National Park, a designation that protects its natural landscape. The mountainous terrain makes winter weather severe, with heavy snowfall in higher elevations that shapes the local environment.

Location: Gifu Prefecture

Location: Ibi district

Inception: April 1, 1955

Reference: 214019

Shares border with: Motosu, Tarui, Sekigahara, Ono, Ikeda, Minamiechizen, Maihara, Nagahama

Website: https://town.ibigawa.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.48728,136.56858

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:23