In 2005, the three towns that existed in Ibo County merged with Tatsuno City, leaving Taishi Town as the only town in Ibo County. The neighboring municipalities are Himeji City and Tatsuno City, which was created through the aforementioned merger. One person with ties to Taishi Town in Ibo County is astronaut Soichi Noguchi. Having been a Taishi Town resident from age three until the fifth grade of elementary school, he is now an honorary resident. The town's famous Ikaruga Temple hosts events several times a year, attracting attention. Cultural facilities in the town include Asuka Hall and the Taishi Town Historical Museum. Asuka Hall is a multipurpose hall, it also houses a mini-theater, tea room, and other facilities.