Iwamura, Ena City

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A historic castle town famous for Iwamura Castle, known as the "Mist Castle" and ruled by a female lord. The 1.3-kilometer historic merchant street is beautifully preserved and offers a nostalgic atmosphere of the Edo period. You can taste local delicacies like "Gohei-mochi" or visit traditional sake breweries. The town’s blend of female-led history and well-preserved townscape makes it a charming destination for those exploring Japan’s deep cultural roots and samurai heritage.

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The Land of Timeless History Visit Ena Iwamura's Mountain Castle Ruins, Old Town, and Rural Scenery

Gifu Prefectural Tourism Federation

【ドローン映像】岩村城跡 | 「戦国のメインステージ岐阜」

Gifu Prefectural Tourism Federation

Iwamura, Ena City

Address: Iwamura-cho Shiroyama, Ena-shi, Gifu
Website: https://iwamura.jp/
Operator: Ena City Tourism Association Iwamura Branch Office

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