Takatsuki, Osaka

Takatsuki (Japanese高 槻 市, -shi ) is a city in the prefecture of Osaka in Japan.

Geography

Takatsuki is located north of Osaka and southwest of Kyoto.

History

Takatsuki was established on 1 January 1943. Due to its location between major cities Kyoto and Osaka and its easy accessibility per 13-15 minutes of Takatsuki Kyoto or Osaka, Takatsuki has experienced in recent decades a rapid upswing in particular as a commuter town.

Traffic

  • Train: JR Tōkaidō Main Line, between Osaka and Kyoto
  • Hankyu Kyoto Line
  • Street: National Road 170,171

Twinning

  • China People's Republic of Changzhou, China, since 1987
  • Philippines Manila, Philippines, since 1979

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Nobunari Oda ( figure skater )
  • Yukiko Ishibashi ( violinist )

Adjacent Cities and Towns

  • Osaka Prefecture Settsu
  • Hirakata
  • Ibaraki
  • Shimamoto
  • Kyoto
  • Kameoka
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