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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.

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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

  • Hokubu Elementary School
  • Midori-ga-Oka Elementary School
  • Tobu Elementary School
  • Nosho Elementary School
  • Nanbu Elementary School
  • Nankei Elementary School
  • Chubu Elementary School
  • Seibu Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools

  • Tobu Junior High School
  • Seikei Junior High School
  • Chuou Junior High School
  • Senior High Schools

  • Taku Senior High School
  • 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.

    Sister city relations

  • - Qufu, China
  • References

    Taku, Saga Wikipedia