Welcome to Takehara

Event Guide		TAKEHARA Takehara is sometimes called " Small Kyoto in Aki". Takehara which is known for its outstanding education produced many merchant scholars. This area prospered as a human settlement as early as 2000 years ago. Most rows of houses from the late Edo period still remain, and many city function buildings of those days are seen. Buildings and temples from the Edo period are united to make great sightseeing. You can feel Takehara's history through such buildings There is also beautiful nature in this town. Takehara is a beautiful city which has preserved traditional culture and grand nature up to the present day. Introduction to Takehara city Population 　30,655(11,866 families)as of Oct.1.2005 Service 　city hall, fire department, police, hospital center Cultural Assets 　See cultural attraction page. Festivals Takehara sakura Tadanoumi Miyaｔoko Nika renge Takehara takematsuri Takehara tanabata Tadanoumi gionmatsuri Sumiyoshi Takehara fire works Fukuda shishimai Ebisu Transportation 　JR West Japan, Geiyou Bus, Taxi companies, Ferry
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