Hikami

Hikami lies in western Tanba, where the ancient San'indō road passed through the district on its way toward Tajima. In 1598, Oda Nobukane, brother of Nobunaga, received lands here and founded the Kaibara domain. His line lost the domain in 1650 when its third lord died without an heir. Another branch of the Oda family returned in 1695, establishing its seat at Kaibara and ruling villages in Hikami and neighbouring districts.