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Tako, Town in Katori district, Japan

Description

Tako is a town in Katori district, Chiba Prefecture, situated on flat terrain with wide rice fields and rural landscapes that define the area. The townscape features small residential neighborhoods interspersed with farmland, rural roads, and the natural water channels that support agriculture.

History

The area developed as a rural settlement under Fujiwara clan control during the Heian period, then shifted to Chiba clan governance in the Kamakura period. These early connections to powerful clans shaped the region's historical identity for centuries.

Culture

Archaeological discoveries in Tako include artifacts from the Jomon period, rice paddies from the Yayoi period, and tumuli from the Kofun period.

Practical

The town is accessible mainly by local bus routes and minor roads that connect residential areas and farmland. Keep in mind this is a genuine rural village, so public transit is limited and a rental vehicle can be helpful for exploring the wider area.

Did you know?

The town sits just west of Narita International Airport, and many residents commute there daily for work, which is unusual for such a rural place. This proximity has tied the village economically to a major modern transportation hub while it keeps its countryside character.

Location
Location
Inception
March 31, 1954
Reference
123471
Shares border with
Sosa, Katori, Narita, Shibayama, Yokoshibahikari
GPS coordinates
35.73561,140.46775
Latest update
December 20, 2025 14:52

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