Takahashi, Japan
高梁市
Takahashi is a town of 31,556 people in Okayama, Japan, founded in October 1, 2004.
Why visit Takahashi
Townapedia lists 46 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 33 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kibi International University, 臥牛山, Bisei Astronomical Observatory and 成羽町美術館.
Weather in Takahashi
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About Takahashi
Takahashi (高梁市, Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 27,538 in 13,678 households. and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 546.99 square kilometres (211.19 sq mi). Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town.
From the Wikipedia article Takahashi, Okayama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Takahashi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do33
Kibi International University
School · 1.7 km
Higher education institution in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
21 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks46
Banshu Akō-clan, Karō, Ōishi Yoshio, Kosikake-no-iwa
Monument and historic site · 2.5 km
34 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
23 more on the map.
History
Takahashi was part of ancient Bitchū Province. In the Kamakura period, a cadet branch of the Miura clan was appointed jito and constructed a castle in what is now the center of Takahashi city. From 1331, the area was under the control of Takahashi Muneyasu of the Miyoshi clan, who changed in the name of the castle to "Matsuyama". In the Muromachi period and Sengoku period, the area was highly contested as it was a central transportation hub in Bitchū Province. After the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara, the Tokugawa shogunate established Bitchū-Matsuyama Domain. In the Bakumatsu period, this domain was ruled by a cadet branch of the Itakura clan, and supported the shogunate in the Boshin War. Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Takahashi was established on June 1, 1889, with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to city status on May 1, 1954.
On October 1, 2004, Takahashi absorbed the town of Ukan (from Jōbō District), and the towns of Nariwa, Kawakami and Bitchū (all from Kawakami District) to become the new and expanded city of Takahashi. Kawakami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
From the History section of Takahashi, Okayama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship41
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Healthcare12
Map of Takahashi
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Okayama Airport (OKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 km away.
- Yakage 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Kurashiki 26 km southeast, about 26 min by car
- Fukuyama 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
- Tamano 42 km southeast, about 42 min by car
- Fuchūchō 42 km southwest, about 42 min by car
- Tsuyama 46 km northeast, about 46 min by car
- Wake 48 km east, about 48 min by car
- Shōbara 55 km west, about 55 min by car
- Utazu 57 km south, about 57 min by car
- Marugame 58 km south, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- View of Takahashi City, Okayama, ラハール, Public domain
- 220101 Takahashi Christ Church Takahashi Okayama pref Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tairyu-ji Yakushi-in main hall in Takahashi, Okayama, Japan, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takahashi Okayama Dec 31 2022 various 16 04 06 285000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Takahashi Okayama Dec 31 2022 various 15 58 19 702000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Takahashi Okayama Dec 31 2022 various, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Takahashi Okayama Dec 31 2022 various 16 03 53 086000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Bitchu-Takahashi Station platforms 2022 Dec 31 various 15 49 50 009000, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bitchu-Takahashi Station platforms 2022 Dec 31 various, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- JNR 115 Setouchi yellow livery at Bitchu-Takahashi Station 20120506, Kzaral, CC BY 2.0
- Takahashi -01, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chūgoku Bank Takahashi Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Building of Takahashi City Hall, 1stfinal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 220101 Takahashi City Hall Takahashi Okayama pref Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TakahashiChurch 20150501 163632, Ka23 13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bitchu Matsuyama Castle 1, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- You Me Town Takahashi, Phronimosx, Public domain
- Iyama Hofukuji 04, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takahashi High School, ラハール, Public domain
- Hirokane house14bss, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Enmeiji04s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Shourenji (Temple in Takahashi, Okayama), 聖石大戦ぶぅぶぅ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nariwa-cho museum01s4000m, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 巨福寺の山門, マチカド, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kibi-Kawakami fureai comic museum1, Jogungagon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takahashi Jonan High School, ラハール, Public domain
- Kibikoku univ01, The original uploader was Setouchi at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- 備中松山城2, 高梁浩洋, CC0
- Bisei Astronomical Observatory, SS-707, CC BY 3.0
- Enmeiji03s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Takahashi city Ochiai elementary school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takahashi city Takahashi elementary school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takahashi city Takahashi junior high school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takahashi city Takahashihigashi junior high school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Polka Tenmaya Happy Town, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Japan National Route 484 -03, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JRW 223-5000 Marine Liner Okayama Station 20120506, Kzaral, CC BY 2.0
- 高梁駅 by takeokahp - panoramio, takeokahp, CC BY 3.0
- 高梁駅前 by takeokahp - panoramio, takeokahp, CC BY 3.0
- R484-2020-163, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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