Ineyo

Ineyo [稲集 いねよ] is a city located in central Saka Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 12,000.
Ineyo was established primarily as a rice farming village by the Yamako clan, and grew into a minor castle town centred around the now-ruined Watamizu Castle. During the medieval period the settlement flourished due to its location on the shores of the Tohara River, which was a hub of both local and inter-prefectural trade. 
== Geography ==
Ineyo is situated on the eastern banks of the Tohara River, south of the larger cities of Kanonaka and Ryūzu. It is located on the Tohara Delta, which has facilitated a large amount of rice and tea production over the centuries. 
== Economy ==
The economy of Ineyo is still focused primarily on rice farming, with manufacturing and chemical processing also being important industries.
== Local attractions ==
* Ineyo New Year's Fireworks
* Ineyo Temple
* Ruins of Watamizu Castle