Miyota Town, Kitasaku District, is located in the central-eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. Odai Castle, located in the southwest, is the site of the Battle of Odaibaru in 1547. The town is also a thriving food and precision manufacturing and highland vegetable cultivation industry. Due to its pleasant climate, the town is attracting an increasing number of tourists as a summer resort and those building vacation homes. Home to Honshu's first dedicated curling hall, Miyota Town, Kitasaku District, is a curling hub. Other popular tourist attractions include Mount Asama, the Odaibaru Battlefield, and the Mercian Karuizawa Museum of Art. The town also boasts the Asama Jomon Museum, where visitors can see Asai's Yakimachi pottery, a designated Important Cultural Property. Neighboring municipalities include Komoro City, Saku City, and Karuizawa City, Kitasaku District.