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“Inabe – Journey into life.”
About us

Our Values and Goals

“Inabe – Journey into life” serves two purposes. The first being a place for the town’s editorial team to share Inabe’s charm, and the second, as a traveler’s guide.We cherish the interaction with Inabe residents more than anything.
There are many important forms of communication, such as interviews and research, shared experiences at events and festivals, greetings and small talk on the streets, shopping, or even simply expressing appreciation for the local meat and vegetables we enjoy.Long-time residents offer wisdom and history, while newcomers bring fresh perspectives and values. We stand at the intersection of these contributions, weaving the charm of Inabe through the lens of “daily life.”
The unique perspectives, senses, thoughts, and attachments formed by living here allow us to see and convey Inabe’s charm in authentic, relatable words and images, free from outside influences. This is our role.
Guided by “Inabe – Journey into life,” travelers can blend into daily life as they stroll through Inabe. They can enjoy the scenery and nature, savor the local cuisine, and start conversations with its residents. These exchanges are some of the values we hold dear.
Through interactions between Inabe residents and travelers, new values and inspirations are discovered, which motivate us further as travel guides.
Our goal is to serve as the platform for these meaningful exchanges between those who live in Inabe and those who visit to take place since, as Inabe’s greatest fans, sharing Inabe’s charm with the world is our passion.

Let’s visit Inabe!

  • Geography and Climate of Inabe

    Inabe City, located at the northernmost tip of Mie Prefecture and bordering Gifu and Shiga, is a land rich in nature, surrounded by the Suzuka and Yoro mountain ranges and with 58% of its area covered in forest.The city is relatively easy to access from Nagoya and is being recognized as a town where people and nature live in harmony.It goes through significant temperature changes from spring to autumn, and it also gets snowfall in winter. Fully experiencing the bounties of each season is one of its many charms.

    How to get to Inabe City

  • Inabe’s Specialty Products

    Inabe’s cuisine features fresh ingredients and game meat from the rich natural environment and the blessing of mountain water.Most notable are our local tea, which has made the cultural agency’s list of “100-year foods,” and our domestic and internationally highly acclaimed buckwheat soba noodles, which Mie boasts the largest production of. In recent years, products made from plums harvested in Inabe’s Bairin Park have also been actively developed.

    Inabe Souvenirs

  • History and Culture of Inabe

    Ruins and earthenware from the Jomon and Yayoi periods have been discovered in Inabe City, and it is believed that people have lived here since ancient times.Historical sites still remain, such as the Hatta Mine, where silver and bronze were mined during the Edo period, the Katahi Manbo aqueduct, which was the largest source of agricultural water at the time, and the Nejiri Bridge, which was recognized as a Civil Engineering Heritage Site.

    Inabe City Official Website

  • City Government and Life in Inabe

    Inabe City came to be through the merging of four towns in 2004, and it has been promoting sustainable initiatives as an SDGs Future City and Fair Trade Town. An increasing number of people are moving to Inabe to settle down in its natural beauty.City planning by Green Creative Inabe (GCI), has been selected as a “Municipal SDGs Model Project”.

    GCI Official Website
  • Places to remember history.
  • Famous ‘Ishi-gure tea’.
  • Nostalgic streets.
  • The changing seasons.
  • Places to remember history.
  • Famous ‘Ishi-gure tea’.
  • Nostalgic streets.
  • The changing seasons.

Inabe’s Attractions

  • The Sangi Railway with its nostalgic
    scenery

    Sangi Railway’s Sangi Line is the only line in Japan where freight trains hauling cement run, and its Hokusei Line is one of only three remaining “narrow gauge” (narrow track width) railroads in Japan, boasting a history of over 100 years.There are scenic spots to enjoy catching a glimpse of the retro train and the only freight railroad museum in Japan is here as well.

  • Bairin Park, one of the largest plum orchards in Japan

    Inabe’s Bairin Park is one of the largest plum orchards in the Tokai region, with approximately 4,000 blooming plum trees. The best time to see them is in March, as the blooming flowers create a patchwork of various beautiful colors and shades.The park is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains as if they were in paradise on earth.

  • “Nigiwai-no-mori” that attracts tourists from outside the prefecture as well.

    A complex facility where visitors can enjoy Inabe’s food attractions. It is a collection of cafes, bakeries, food boutiques, and souvenir stores that are unique to Inabe. Located next to city hall, it also serves as the base for both Inabe’s urban development, and human resources development.

  • Recommended mountain hiking on Mt. Fujiwaragatake and Mt. Ryugatake

    Mt. Fujiwaragatake and Mt. Ryugatake are both located in Suzuka National Park. Mt. Fujiwaragatake is recognized as one of the 100 most famous mountains for its flowers, and Mt. Ryugatake is famous for its white rhododendrons.The mountains are blessed with rich features and abundant flora thanks to their geographic location that puts them between the Pacific and the Japan Sea climates.Mt. Fujiwaragatake also has a unique mountain surface, making it a symbol of Inabe.

  • Outdoor lodging, a growing trend

    These days, outdoor lodging and glamping are popular trends among outdoor enthusiasts and campers alike. Facilities with these services such as Aogawakyo Camping Park, Nordisk Hygge Circles UGAKEI and Yama Terrace, popular for dog owners, have been making the rounds.

  • Hot springs are also a popular attraction in the central town of “Agaki

    Ageki is a town with a long history that has developed as a commercial center since the Edo period. Even today, store buildings from the past and the Torinkan, a national cultural property, still remain. In recent years, new stores and other facilities centering on hot springs have lined the streets, creating a new atmosphere, a fusion of the past and present.

  • The “Tour of Japan,” Japan’s biggest cycling event

    Japan’s biggest cycling road race, the “Tour of Japan,” runs through Inabe. The city hosts the third stage of the event, and riding through the landscapes of Inabe is a cyclist’s dream.

  • Ageki no Ohinasan town decorations

    In February, Ageki no Ohinasan is held in the town of Ageki, the center of Inabe. Many hina dolls are put on display at the Ageki Kaikan cultural center, in the eaves of houses and stores, and other places as well. This town-wide display of decorations paints the town in splendid colors.

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By train

If you use public transportation, please come to “Ageki Station,” the terminal station of the Hokusei Line of the Sangi Railway. Access from distant locations requires multiple transfers. From Kuwana Station, there is also a bus route to Ageki Station.

By car

From Nagoya : Higashi-Meihan Expressway, Tokai-Kanjo Expressway（~50 mins.）
From Nagoya: Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways/Tokai-Kanjo Expressway (~1 hrs 30 mins.)
From Kyoto: Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways/Tokai-Kanjo Expressway（~2 hrs.）

Location of Inabe City in Google Maps.

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