Ueni

Ueni [云仂; うえに] is a city located in central Tomono Prefecture. As of 2022 it had a population of around 27,000. It is the location of the Ueni Silk Mill, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ueni was part of the old Yoraku domain, and was the site of the clan's largest castle, Daiya Castle, which fell into ruin in the 17th century. The town began as a rice farming village, but a silk weaving industry quickly took root there, with sericulture becoming a large part of the local economy by the 1400s. Ueni's adjacency to the larger settlement of Akagetsu meant that it grew as a resort town during the 1800s, especially as it had a large number of hot spring resorts. 
== Geography ==
Ueni lies in the western foothills of Mount Tohara, with Mount Kamikake situated to the south-east. The Kōhara River flows through the centre of the city from the east. There is a large prairie to the south of the city known as the Ueni Plain (Uenigano) which is now a nature reserve. 
== Economy ==
Ueni is still known for silk production and the manufacture of textiles. It is home to a number of chemical processing plants and car manufacture factories. The popular jelly manufacturer Sweet-Nama has its headquarters in the city. Ueni also has a small tourism industry due to its hot spring resorts.
== Local attractions ==
* Ueni Silk Mill, or Ueni Silk Factory, the first of its kind built in northern Kanton
* Takayuki Reijō
* Ueni Temple
* Site of Daiya Castle
* Ueni Museum of Natural History
* Ueni Safari Park