With sacred places, such as Togakushi-jinja Shrine, Kosuge-jinja Shrine and Iizuna being located as well as Zenko-ji Temple, a distinguished temple worshipped by many, this place formed a dominant economic area.
この地には信仰を集める名刹・善光寺があり、戸隠神社や小菅神社、飯綱など修験道の聖地もあって有力な経済圏を形成していた。