Ōtaki, Chiba

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Location of Ōtaki in Chiba Prefecture
Location of Ōtaki in Chiba Prefecture

Ōtaki (大多喜町 Ōtaki-machi?) is a town located in Isumi District, Chiba, Japan.

As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 11,450 and a density of 89.73 persons per km². The total area is 129.83 km².

Ōtaki's primary attraction is its castle, Ōtakijō, which was renovated in the 1970s. It has an Oshiro-matsuri (castle festival) every September, which involves a parade and various plays and demonstrations on the grounds of one of the town's elementary schools. Representatives from Ōtaki's sister city, Cuernavaca, Mexico, often visit to attend the festival.

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Coordinates: 35°17′N, 140°15′E

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