Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Takarazuka city

宝塚市
alternative words: Takarazukashi city, Takazazukashi, Takazazuka shi, Takarazuka
keywords: hot spring , tourist resort , town
related topics: Hyogo prefecture , Hankyu railway , Itami airport
related web sites: http://www.city.takarazuka.hyogo.jp , http://www.takarazuka.co.jp , http://www.hankyu.co.jp/kageki/body.html
explanation: Located in the south east of Hiyogo prefecture near Itami airport, Takarazuka had been notorious for its hot spring since Nara period. But Takarazuka has developed really since the opening of Hankyu railway and the installation of the famous Takarazuka music hall with its school of dancers. Its population is 194,000.