Kuguno, Gifu


Kuguno was a town located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,077 and a population density of 38.43 persons per km². The total area was 106.10 km².
On February 1, 2005, Kuguno, along with the villages of Asahi, Kiyomi, Miya, Nyūkawa, Shōkawa and Takane, the town of Kokufu, and the village of Kamitakara, was merged into the expanded city of Takayama and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
Kuguno is further broken into several wards each holding its own events throughout the year.

Economy

Primary Industry- Agriculture- Tomatoes, Apples, Peaches
Secondary Industries- Forestry, Tourism.

Education

Nursery School, Elementary School, Junior High School

Government

Prior to February 1, 2005 Kuguno was an independent town in the district of Ono, but has since merged with the City of Takayama.

Religion

The spring festivals are centered on the Four Shinto Shrines in the community.