Kōde

Kōde [秡岔; こうで / Sunpaku: がんたん] is the capital city of Inaki Prefecture and the largest city in the region. As of 2022, it had a population of around 200,000, making it by far the smallest prefectural capital in the Honnan district. 
Kōde lies in the central valley region of Inaki known as the Inaki Basin, a well-drained and relatively fertile area which has been the population centre of the prefecture for centuries. The Kōmizu River flows directly through the city centre, and has been diverted into hundreds of canals throughout the urban area. The Kōmizu splits Kōde into east and west districts; the eastern side is considered significantly less well-developed. The city is also bordered to the west by Lake Kisan, from which it pulls a sizeable percentage of its freshwater.
Kōde's position beneath the Sanda Hills, which are naturally rich in granite, iron, and basalt, lent the city the nickname of 'Mining Capital' of the Honnan region. Indeed, Kōde's mining industry continues to flourish in the modern-day, and makes up around 15% of the city's economy.
== History ==
Kōde was founded by Summui nobles in ancient times, and not much is known of its early beginnings as a settlement. Compared to the opulence and refinement of Sanhei, and the rich trade atmosphere of Nasamazu, Kōde always appeared as a 'poor cousin' to these larger, more prosperous cities. However, during the 1500s it began to gain recognition as a mining town and exported large amounts of valuable stone and metals, which caused an economy boom and a swift growth in population. Since then, Kōde has grown into a rather well-developed - albeit small - prefectural capital.
== Economy ==
The city's economy rests largely on the tertiary sector, with mining, fishing, seasonal tourism and brewing also contributing. Kōde is known throughout the Honnan region for being a regional producer of nōzan, the traditional potato liquor popular in northern Kanton. The high-end nōzan brand Wishbone is based in the city; its largest brewery is also a significant tourist attraction, especially in winter.
== Local attractions ==
Kōde has undergone a large amount of reform since the late 20th century to become more attractive for tourists in its inner city areas. Many areas of the city have been highly gentrified. However, Kōde retains a lot of its traditional Summui architecture in the form of unique 'history wards' (jūnō-dan) which aim to recreate the medieval atmosphere of the city.
* Kōdebetsu Bridge
* Kōde Centre of Culture & Art
* Wishbone Brewery
* Hongō Temple
* Kikōdan Jūnō, the largest jūnō-dan in the city
* Kōde Flower Gardens
* Oni Park