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Tarui, Town in western Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Tarui extends over 57 square kilometers at the western edge of the Nobi Plain, with a population of 27,439 residents in 10,525 households.

The town functioned as the 57th station along the Nakasendo highway during the Edo period, featuring 315 inns for travelers between Kyoto and Edo.

The Nangu Shrine stands as the principal shrine of Mino Province, dedicated to Kanayamahiko no Mikoto and marked by its substantial torii gate.

Tarui Station provides rail connections on the Tokaido Main Line, with direct trains from Maibara Station, the nearest Shinkansen access point.

Tarui no Izumi, a natural spring documented in poems since 1070, remains accessible to visitors who want to sample its waters.

Location: Gifu Prefecture

Location: Fuwa district

Inception: July 1, 1889

Website: https://www.town.tarui.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Ogaki, Ibigawa, Ikeda, Sekigahara, Yoro

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

GPS coordinates: 35.36639,136.53806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54

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