Minamiminowa Village in Kamiina District was formed in 1875 through the merger of Mikoshiba Village, Kubo Village, Kitadono Village, Minamidono Village, and Tabata Village. Minamiminowa Village in Kamiina District is the only village in Japan with educational institutions ranging from elementary school to university. Tourist attractions include the New Shikoku Pilgrimage, Tonomura Hachiman Shrine, Daishukan Bunko Library, and Oshiba no Yu. Festivals held here include the Tabata Hanzawa Firefly Festival, Oshiba Kogen Lantern Festival, and the Children's Earth Summit. The Shinshu Oshiba Kogen Festival and the Shinshu Oshiba Kogen Illumination Festival, held on the lush Oshiba Kogen, are also popular attractions. The JR Iida Line serves the area, while the Makkun Bus Chuo Expressway Bus, Chuo Expressway Bus, and Alpine Ina are the main public transportation options.