 On February 20, 2006, Shibukawa absorbed the town of Ikaho, the villages of Komochi and Onogami (all from Kitagunma District), and the villages of Akagi and Kitatachibana (both from Seta District).Shibukawa is a regional commercial center and transportation hub.Seasonal tourism, particularly to its hot spring and ski resorts, play a major role in the local economy.