A lot of nature remains in the northern part, and firefly, Japanese giant salamander and forest tree frogs inhabit.

In addition, the Inagawa Astronomical Observatory Astropia is located within the Ono Alpsland, the area around the summit of Mt.

The population growth rate for Inagawa is the highest in the nation, with numerous housing development planned and completed.

Inagawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 16 members.

In terms of national politics, the town is part of Hyōgo 5t district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Since the closure of the Tada Silver Mine in 1973, Inagawa is largely a commuter town for neighboring Nishikawa and Osaka.