Ichinomiya, Aichi

is a Japanese city in Aichi on the island of Honshu.
It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.
History.
In the Edo period, Ichinomiya grew up around the Masumida Shrine. It was the chief Shinto shrine ("ichinomiya") of Owari Province.
Geography.
The city is northwest of Nagoya.