Country Japan Website www.city.taku.lg.jp Population 21,909 (1 Jan 2009) Flower Plum blossom | Region Kyushu Area 96.93 km² Local time Sunday 3:29 AM Prefecture Saga Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City hall address 7-1 Kozamurai, Kitataku-chō, Taku-shi, Saga-ken
846-8501 Weather 7°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 86% Humidity Points of interest Taku Seibyō, Central Park, Onnayama, Iwayasankeisakura Park, Mt. Futago | ||
Taku (多久市, Taku-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The city was founded on May 1, 1954 through the merger of several towns and villages.
Contents
- Map of Taku Saga Prefecture Japan
- Elementary Schools
- Junior High Schools
- Senior High Schools
- Tourism and culture
- Famous people
- Location
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Taku, Saga Prefecture, Japan
As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 21,909 and a population density of 226 persons per km². The total area is 96.93 km².
Elementary Schools
Junior High Schools
Senior High Schools
Tourism and culture
Taku Seibyō is a Confucian temple built in 1708 by Lord Shigefumi. This is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset. It is also the oldest original surviving Confucian temple. Each year many visitors are given free tours by volunteer student guides in Japanese.
The temple is host to festivals throughout the year. Usually students from the local schools participate in dances wearing colorful dress. In October 2008 the town of Taku celebrated the 300th anniversary of the temple by hosting a large festival that included traditional costumes, dances and a religious ceremony.
Famous people
Machiko Hasegawa - One of the first female manga artists.
Location
Taku City is located along Route 203, which is part of the Japanese National Highway system.
By car: Take Route 203 starting from either Karatsu or Kubota.
By train: Take the Karatsu Line either from Karatsu Station or Kubota Station. There are three stations you can get off at (coming from Kubota direction), Higashi-Taku Station, Naka-Taku Station or Taku Station.