is a hilly and mountainous area located at the north end of Kita-ku in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Population As of September 30, 2010, the area had an estimated population of 6,382 and a density of 71.28 persons per km2. The total area was 89.53 km2.
History Takebe-chō was a town located in Mitsu District, Okayama Prefecture. But on January 22, 2007, Takebe, along with town of Seto (from Akaiwa District), was merged into the expanded city of Okayama.
Attraction Asahigawa Dam Birthplace of Takenouchi-ryū Buraku-ji Temple Great Okayama Golf Club Joju-ji Temple Shichisha Hachimangū Shrine Shiro Jinja Shrine Forest Golf Club (Takebenomori Golf Club) Takebe no Mori Park Yahata Hotsprings (Onsen)
Transportation
Train stations JR-West Tsuyama Line: Fukuwatari Tsuyama Line: Takebe
Major roads Route 53 Route 484
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