Takasaki - City of Japan

On this page we present all the information, history, tourist attractions, attractions, and curiosities about the Japanese city: Takasaki

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- Information
- Location
- Tourism
- Nearby Cities
- Lodging

Information

See below all the important information about the city: Takasaki

  • Japanese name: 高崎市
  • Romanization: Takasaki
  • Province: Gunma
  • Population: 372639
  • Foundation: 1900
  • Country: Japan

Geolocation of Takasaki

  • Latitude 36.3219
  • Longitude: 139.0033
Takasaki

Takasaki - About the city

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Takasaki is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. With a population of approximately 370,000 inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in the region. Takasaki is known for its rich history and culture, with many historic sites and traditional festivals.

The city is famous for its castle, Takasaki Castle, which was built in the 16th century and is an important historical landmark. Additionally, Takasaki is home to Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple, one of the region's main Buddhist temples, where visitors can enjoy traditional architecture and daruma statues.

Takasaki is also known for its festivals, such as the Artifício Takasaki Fire Festival, which takes place annually in the summer and attracts many visitors. Another popular festival is the Yabusame Festival, an ancient horse archery tradition that is held at Takasaki Shrine.

In addition to its history and culture, Takasaki is also an important industrial and commercial center. The city is home to several industries, including automobile manufacturing, electronics, and food products. Takasaki is also known for its silk and ceramic production.

With its combination of history, culture and industrial development, Takasaki is a vibrant and diverse city that offers a variety of attractions and opportunities for residents and visitors.

Takasaki - Location

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Calculating distance from: Takasaki

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Takasaki - Tourist attractions

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  • Mount Haruna
  • Kannon Sanctuary
  • Takasaki Sculpture Park
  • Castle of Takasaki
  • Haniwa Park

Cities Near Takasaki

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