Takino [town] - Takino

Japanese: 滝野[町] - たきの

An old town in Kato County in the central south of Hyogo Prefecture. It occupies the midstream of the Kakogawa River, and is served by the Kakogawa Line and the Chugoku Expressway. Manufacturing industries such as machinery and chemical products are thriving here. The town produces rice for sake brewing. The rapids of the Kakogawa River, Toryu Nada, are a scenic spot, and the town is famous for fishing for sweetfish using a fishing rod. In March 2006, the town merged with Yashiro Town and Tojo Town in Kato County to become a city, Kato City. Area: 19.77 ^km2 . Population: 11,530 (2003).

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Japanese:

兵庫県中南部，加東郡の旧町。加古川中流域を占め，加古川線，中国自動車道が通じる。機械，化学製品などの製造業が盛ん。酒米を産する。加古川の急流闘竜灘は景勝地で，アユの筧(かけい)取りで有名。2006年３月，加東郡社町，東条町と合併し市制，加東市となる。19.77km²。１万1530人（2003）。

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