Ikeda Town, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, borders Omachi City and Azumino City and is located northwest of the prefecture's center. It's a place rich in nature, boasting Mount Oana, the Omine Plateau, and the Takase River. The view of the Northern Alps from this town is spectacular. Enjoy the changing faces of the Northern Alps as you explore the changing seasons. This area, which evolved from a village into a town in 1915, has since merged with other areas. The town's tree is the Japanese red pine, named for its red bark, and the azalea, which blooms in beautiful pink and red colors in spring. Tourist attractions include the Ikeda Town Herb Center, Rikugo Osenkyo Gorge, and the Omine Plateau. The Herb Center is located at the Ikeda Roadside Station, where you can purchase herb-based specialty products and herb seedlings.