Taku, Saga

Taku 多久市
City
Location of Taku in Saga Prefecture
Taku Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°17′N 130°7′E / 33.283°N 130.117°E / 33.283; 130.117Coordinates: 33°17′N 130°7′E / 33.283°N 130.117°E / 33.283; 130.117
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Saga Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Toshihiko Yokō
Area
• Total	96.93 km2 (37.42 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2009)
• Total	21,909
• Density	226/km2 (590/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Maple
• Flower	Prunus mume
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address	7-1 Kozamurai, Kitataku-chō, Taku-shi, Saga-ken 846-8501
Website	www.city.taku.lg.jp

Taku (多久市, Taku-shi^?) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The city was founded on May 1, 1954 through the merger of several towns and villages.

As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 21,909 and a population density of 226 persons per km². The total area is 96.93 km².

Taku Seibyō is a Confucian temple built in 1708 by Lord Shigefumi. This is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset. It is also the oldest original surviving Confucian temple. Each year many visitors are given free tours by volunteer student guides in Japanese.

The temple is host to festivals throughout the year. Usually students from the local schools participate in dances wearing colorful dress. In October 2008 the town of Taku celebrated the 300th anniversary of the temple by hosting a large festival that included traditional costumes, dances and a religious ceremony.

Machiko Hasegawa - One of the first female manga artists.

Taku City is located along Route 203, which is part of the Japanese National Highway system.

By car: Take Route 203 starting from either Karatsu or Kubota.

By train: Take the Karatsu Line either from Karatsu Station or Kubota Station. There are three stations you can get off at (coming from Kubota direction), Higashi-Taku Station, Naka-Taku Station or Taku Station.

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