Ikaruga

Ikaruga was a district of Tanba, centred on the valleys around Ayabe. In 1634, Kuki Takasue entered Ayabe as its lord, beginning a line of Kuki rule that lasted throughout the Edo period. His first residence at Shimoichiba burned down, and in 1651 he established a new administrative residence on the Ueno plateau. A new town grew around it, serving a domain whose lands included parts of Ikaruga and neighbouring Amata.