Shibushi City was created by the merger of Matsuyama Town, Shibushi Town, and Ariake Town, which were located in Soo County. Shibushi City borders two cities in Kagoshima Prefecture and two cities in Miyazaki Prefecture. The city's specialty products include strawberries, melons, sweet potato shochu, and conger eel. There are also many supermarkets and other retail stores within the city, which are essential to the lives of residents and also contribute to the creation of jobs. Famous attractions in the city include Railway Memorial Park, Takashitani Waterside Park, and Jintake International Forest. Famous festivals include the Dago Festival at Tanoura Yamamiya Shrine and the Shibushi Port Festival.