Takamori Town is located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, bordering the three prefectural borders of Bungo, Hinata, and Higo, and has developed as a land where various resources, knowledge, and techniques are gathered.
The symbol of the town is Mt. Neko, one of the five Aso mountains, with an altitude of 1,408 meters (eastern peak). The ridges overlap from east to west like a saw blade, and a huge Tenguiwa rises in the center.
From its mysterious appearance, many myths and folk tales related to Mt. Neko are left behind.

Takamori Town has been ruled by the Aso clan, its descendants, since Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto, the grandson of Emperor Jimmu, was ordered to protect Kyushu and went down. ..

In the Warring States period, a series of troops broke out in Japan, and in 1586, Takamori Castle, which continued to resist the invasion of Satsuma's Shimazu until the end, fell, and Aso, who was proud of his mightyness, was also captured. After the unification of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it became the territory of its vassals, Sassa Narimasa and Kato Kiyomasa.

During the Edo period, it became the territory of the Hosokawa clan, and its rule extended to the first year of the Meiji era. In this Hosokawa domain, each county has a gundai (gun magistrate), and Honmachi is under the jurisdiction of Nango gundai. The county was divided into several wards of Tenaga, and the Honmachi jurisdiction was under the control of Takamori Tenaga and Nojiri Tenaga.

In 1902, with the enforcement of the municipal system, the administrative divisions of 1 town and 13 villages were integrated into 1 town and 3 villages: Takamori Town, Shikimi Village, Kusakabe Village, and Nojiri Village.

In 1953, the Municipal Merger Promotion Law was enacted, and in April 1955, Takamori Town, Shikimi Village, and Kusakabe Village merged. Subsequently, in August 1957, Nojiri Village was merged and the present Takamori Town was born.

The four seasons of Takamachi A year in Takamori showing the faces of the four seasons

It is a particularly comfortable climate for animals and plants, with flowers sprouting and hibernating animals coming down from the mountains. Events with themes such as cherry blossoms and angelica trees are held, and many wild plants such as cod buds can be harvested.

The temperature is lower than other areas in the prefecture, and even in August, there are few days when the temperature exceeds 30 ° C, so you can spend comfortably without air conditioning. In addition, summer vegetables grown in cold regions are delicious.

It is the season when many events are held, from local events such as harvest festivals to large events for the outside of the town. Food is also delicious, but due to the short summer, it gets cold early, so you need to be careful about your physical condition.

It is a region where the cold is so severe that it used to be covered with several meters of snow.
In January, an event called "Dondoya" is held to pray for a good harvest and a good harvest.

Child-rearing environment In Takamori Town, we support dads and moms who are raising children.

When a baby is born

Birth congratulations

First child 50,000 yen
Second child 100,000 yen
Third child 200,000 yen

Baby visit by insurer

2-3 months after birth

Infant medical examination

Physical measurement, interview, medical examination,
Health guidance, nutrition guidance, etc.

Child care support

Medical expenses subsidy

We will subsidize medical expenses from infants to high school students (* 1) who are insured or dependents under each social insurance law and receive medical care by going to hospital or hospitalization.

Bookstart

As part of the NPO Book Start activities, we will present "picture books" and "experiences to enjoy picture books with babies".

Free gift of school bags, etc.

Physical measurement, interview, medical examination,
All new first graders will be presented with a school bag or gift certificate (50,000 yen worth) for purchasing school supplies and school supplies from the town.

(* 1) From April 1, 2016, " Takamori Town Children's Medical Expenses Subsidy Program "is the first March after the day when the target age is 18 years old. We will expand and subsidize by the 31st.
However, those who are married or working as members of society (other than working students) are excluded.

Child-rearing support center

Experienced staff with qualifications as nursery teachers and elementary school teachers will provide childcare information and stress relief, such as making friends between parents, counseling on childcare food education, and seminars.

Opening date

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Opening time

10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Target audience:
-Preschool infants and their guardians / pregnant women living in the town block
-Preschool infants and their guardians / pregnant women returning home to the town
-Preschool infants and their guardians / pregnant women in neighboring towns and villages

Contact information

Takamori Town Child Care Support Center
TEL.0967-62-3311

Takamori Kindergarten also supports child-rearing!

Takamori Kindergarten

At Takamori Kindergarten, we have set up a child-rearing companion club (acorn club) as a gathering for preschoolers and their parents, and hold roundtable discussions and parent-child gymnastics.

Opening date

Twice a month
* Please contact us directly as it is uncertain due to events.

開設時間

午前10時～午前11時45分

Participation fee

Free
It is a non-membership system (even people outside the town are OK), and it is a style that you can gather when you can participate.

Contact information

Takamori Kindergarten TEL.0967-62-0094

Medical facilities in the town

Educational facilities in the town

Disaster-related information

Information on evacuation shelters in each area in the event of a disaster and contact information such as lifelines will be provided.

Traffic information Please come to Takamori Town.