was a town located in Sakata District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Mount Ibuki dominates the town.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,858 and a density of 53.66 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 109.17 km<sup>2</sup>.
On February 14, 2005, Ibuki, along with the towns of Maihara and Santà  (all from Sakata District), was merged to create the city of Maibara.