Takedamachi
Taketa City in Ōita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is built around the ruins of Oka Castle, where the Meiji-era composer Takeki Rentarō is said to have conceived his celebrated song "Kōjō no Tsuki" (The Moon Over the Ruined Castle). The former castle town of the Oka domain sits among mountain scenery, with scenic viewpoints in the surrounding area.
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- Population20,332
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Nearest airports
Takedamachi: quick answers
Where is Takedamachi?
Takedamachi is in Taketa City, Japan, about 67 km42 miles in a straight line from Kumamoto.
How do you get to Takedamachi?
The nearest airport is Kumamoto (KMJ), about 1 hr 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is 緒方, about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Takedamachi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is June, with about 333 mm13.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Takedamachi?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.