was a

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located in Ōno District,

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. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,077 and a population density of 38.43 persons per km². The total area was 106.10 km². On February 1, 2005, Kuguno, along with the villages of

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, Kiyomi, Miya, Nyūkawa, Shōkawa and Takane (all from Ōno District), the town of

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, and the village of Kamitakara (both from Yoshiki District), was merged into the expanded city of Takayama and no longer exists as an independent

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. Kuguno is further broken into several wards each holding its own events throughout the year.

Economy

Primary Industry- Agriculture- Tomatoes, Apples, Peaches Secondary Industries- Forestry (several small lumber mills), Tourism (Michi no Eki, Arukopia Ski Hill, Mini golf, Apple/Peach picking).

Education

Nursery School (age 3–5), Elementary School (age 6–11), Junior High School (age 12–14)

Government

Prior to February 1, 2005 Kuguno was an independent town in the district of Ono, but has since merged with the City of Takayama.

Religion

The spring festivals are centered on the Four

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Shrines in the community.

Notes

External links

Official website of Takayama

Short Film produced in Kuguno, Gifu
Dissolved municipalities of Gifu Prefecture Takayama, Gifu {{Gifu-geo-stub