Takasago, Japan
高砂市
Takasago is a town of 87,722 people in Hyōgo, Japan, founded in July 1, 1954.
Why visit Takasago
Townapedia lists 89 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 254 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Himeji University, Ishi-no-Hōden, Arai Hamakaze Park and 高砂市総合運動公園.
Weather in Takasago
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About Takasago
Takasago (高砂市, Takasago-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 86,888 in 36,828 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 34.38 km2 (13.27 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Takasago, Hyōgo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks89
Ishi-no-Hōden
Monument and historic site · 2.2 km
Archaeological site in Takasago, Japan
77 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
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48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes254
季のしずく
Cafe · Japanese Sweets · 1.9 km
古民家
May-Oct Mo-Su 11:30-18:00; We off;Jan-Mar,Nov-Dec Mo-Su 11:30-17:00; We off
いち吉
Bar and pub · 0.6 km
揚げたての串カツと特製ソース、毎日の日替り メニューが楽しめます。「山電荒井駅」より徒歩2分。 2Fは全席掘りごたつになっており、ゆっくりと くつろげる空間です。当店自慢の串カツをご賞味ください。
13-20, 高砂市
キッサコノンヤ
Cafe · Cake · 2.0 km
古民家 不定期で看板犬がいます 生豆の小売り、焙煎豆の予約販売
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
242 more on the map.
History
The area of modern Takasago is part of ancient Harima Province. It has been settled since prehistoric times, and shell middens from the Jōmon period have been found along the coast. The area has been used as a quarry since at least the Kofun period and sarcophagi made from Takasago tuff have been found throughout the Kinai area. The place name "Takasago" is found in early Heian period documents, and it was known as a fishing port and for salt production. It was transformed into a castle town from the Muromachi period, and was a base of operations for Hashiba Hideyoshi's conquest of western Japan in the Sengoku period. In the Edo Period, its role was eclipsed by neighboring Himeji; however, it continued to prosper as a distribution center for goods based on shipping on the Kakogawa River, and as a key port for Himeji Domain. Takasago served as the inspiration for naming sumo wrestler Takasago Uragorō, who wrestled under the patronage of the Himeji. By extension, the town gave its name to Takasago stable.
The town of Takasago was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On July 1, 1954 Takasago merged with the village of Arai and the town of Sone and village of Iho from Innami District to form the city of Takasago.
From the History section of Takasago, Hyōgo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship55
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare44
Map of Takasago
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kobe Airport (UKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 42 km away.
- Kakogawachō-honmachi 3 km east, about 3 min by car
- Himeji 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Ono 16 km northeast, about 16 min by car
- Miki 18 km east, about 18 min by car
- Ikaruga 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Akashi 23 km southeast, about 23 min by car
- Yashiro 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
- Nishiwaki 30 km northeast, about 30 min by car
- Aioi 30 km west, about 30 min by car
- Kobe 37 km east, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Sone nishinochou hutonyatai, 弥, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago City Office, Bakkai at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Minato Bank Takasago Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Ishi-no-hoden , 石の宝殿 - panoramio (3), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- 兵庫県立高砂南高等学校, 上野宝彦, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago Jyurinji Temple, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukudenji Temple, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arai Shrine Takasago City, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takasago Municipal Hospital, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago Municipal Tatsuyama Junior High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago Athletic Stadium, 国土地理院, CC BY 4.0
- Takasago-jinja04s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Sone-tenmangu05, 弥 ( talk ), Public domain
- 姫路大学, 姫路大学入学センター, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takasago highschool, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- Kakogawa Municipal Wakamiya elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 兵庫県立松陽高等学校, 上野宝彦, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago city Arai jhs, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- Takasago Municipal Iho elementary school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago Municipal Syoyo Junior High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takasago Sports Park, 国土地理院, CC BY 4.0
- Takasago Municipal Hospital 20170930, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kakogawa Kyuuri elementary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 水飲み場１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 水飲み場２, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 砂場, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 複合遊具３, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 複合遊具２, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 ブランコ, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 複合遊具１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 トイレ２, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市あざみ児童公園 トイレ１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鳥居先地蔵尊, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- すべり台２高砂市ひまわり児童公園, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市ひまわり児童公園 シーソー, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市ひまわり児童公園 ウサギの遊具, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市ひまわり児童公園 砂場, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市ひまわり児童公園 カメの遊具, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 高砂市ひまわり児童公園 すべり台１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iho Station Platform, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
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