Takatsuki, Osaka
Takatsuki 高槻市 | ||
---|---|---|
Core city | ||
JR Takatsuki Station and Actamore | ||
| ||
Location of Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture | ||
Takatsuki Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 34°51′N 135°37′E / 34.850°N 135.617°ECoordinates: 34°51′N 135°37′E / 34.850°N 135.617°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Kansai | |
Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Tsutomu Okumoto | |
Area | ||
• Total | 105.31 km2 (40.66 sq mi) | |
Population (January 2010) | ||
• Total | 353,881 | |
• Density | 3,360/km2 (8,700/sq mi) | |
Symbols | ||
• Tree | Zelkova serrata | |
• Flower | Deutzia | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
City hall address |
2-1 Tōen-chō, Takatsuki-shi, Ōsaka-fu 569-0067 | |
Website |
www |
Takatsuki (高槻市 Takatsuki-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 353,881 and a population density of 3,360 persons per km². The total area is 105.31 km².
The city was founded on January 1, 1943, and is located almost directly between Kyoto and Osaka. Due to the convenience of being 13–15 minutes away from Kyoto and Osaka by train respectively, the city has developed exponentially during the last 20 years. It is a commuter town, with people commuting to both Kyoto and Osaka.
Points of interest
- Settsu-kyo valley Natural park
- Kosobe Conservatory (Kyoto University)
- Kansai University Takatsuki campus, Takatsuki Muse campus
- Osaka Medical College
- Heian Jogakuin University Takatsuki campus
- Seibu
- Matsuzakaya
- Mizuho Bank
- Imashirozuka kofun
- Kosobebosai Park (古曽部防災公園) is a public park located in Takatsuki.
- Ama ruins
- Kyodai Seminar
- Yaotomi
- Green Plaza
- Actamore
- Muse Takatsuki
- Settsu-kyo valley Natural park
- Kansai University Takatsuki Campus
- Heian Jogakuin University Takatsuki campus
Transportation
Railways
Takatsuki-shi is serviced by two train lines: JR (Japan Railway Company) and Hankyu. Many people prefer to ride on the JR line, due to the JR's cheaper fares and slightly more frequent service. When the JR Fukuchiyama Line crashed and caused 108 casualties in 2005, the number of people using JR dropped compared to Hankyu, but has recovered since. Takatsuki is one of the larger suburban cities outlying central Osaka, so almost every train stops at this station. The Sakaisuji Line terminates at the Takatsuki-shi Station, while it sometimes comes from the Kawaramachi Station.
Roads
- Route 170
- Route 171
Sister and Friendship cities
- Masuda, Shimane, Japan – Sister city agreement concluded in 1971 (with former Hikimi town)
- Wakasa, Mikatakaminaka District, Fukui Japan – Sister city agreement concluded in 1993 (with former Mikata town)
- Manila, Philippines – Sister city agreement concluded in 1979
- Changzhou, Jiangsu, China – Sister city agreement concluded in 1987
- Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia – Sister city agreement concluded in 1991
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Takatsuki, Osaka. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Category Takatsuki, Osaka. |
- Takatsuki City official website (Japanese)
- Takatsuki official website (English)