Takatsuki, Osaka

"Takatsuki" redirects here. For other uses, see Takatsuki (disambiguation).
Takatsuki
高槻市
Core city

JR Takatsuki Station and Actamore

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Location of Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture
Takatsuki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°51′N 135°37′E / 34.850°N 135.617°E / 34.850; 135.617Coordinates: 34°51′N 135°37′E / 34.850°N 135.617°E / 34.850; 135.617
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.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp

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

Takatsuki Downtown and Hokusetsu Mountains view

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

Sister and Friendship cities

References

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