Urugi Village, Shimoina District, is located at the southern tip of Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains, the Urugi River, a tributary of the Tenryu River, flows through the village. It was established in 1948 as part of the Urugi area, when Toyo Village was separated. It borders Anan Town, Neba Village, Hiraya Village, and Toyone Village in Aichi Prefecture. Local specialties include myoga (ginger), shiitake mushrooms, and amago (amago). Tourist attractions include Hozoji Temple, where a 140-year-old weeping cherry tree blooms in spring and is illuminated at night, attracting many visitors; Komadori no Yu, an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the village; the Urugi Village Natural Recreation Management Center; and Hoshifurusato Shopping Arcade. Outdoor activities are also available at Iwakura Dam Campground and Urugi Hoshi no Mori Auto Campground.