“Why is it called Takato Elementary School?” a young student once asked. Today we will uncover its story. The school’s name comes from the Takato pottery site. This site was well-known in the area. That is why they named the school Fukuoka City Takato Elementary School.
Fukuoka City Takato Elementary School is in the Sawara Ward of Fukuoka City. Its address is Akatodai 2-15-51. You can reach them at 092-821-6636. The closest station is Fujisaki Station. It is 632 meters away.
Takato Elementary School opened in 1951. It was January 10th. The school uses a three-semester system. The school code is B140213001238. The elementary school code is 34.
The school was built because Nishi-Shin Elementary School was overcrowded. Takato Elementary started with 1,003 students. There were 17 classes. By 1958, the school had over 2,000 students. Because of this, Sakibe Elementary School was opened in 1959.
Tanaka Kazuki went to Takato Elementary School. He is a professional baseball player. He plays for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Near the school, you will find Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka Technical High School. You can also visit Momiji Hachimangu Shrine. Momijiyama Park and Zofu Park are nearby too.
Fukuoka City Takato Elementary School has a rich history. It began to alleviate overcrowding. It is named after a local pottery site. The school has grown and contributed to the community. It continues to educate future generations. Remember its name and its story.