The neighboring municipalities of Taragi Town in Kuma District are towns and villages in Kumamoto Prefecture and cities and villages in Miyazaki Prefecture. The central part of Taragi Town in Kuma District has flat terrain, but other areas are mostly mountainous and forested. As a result, the flat central part of the town is also the town's center. In the 1940s, it flourished as a lumber town, attracting buyers from all over the country and creating a very lively atmosphere. The town is home to tourist attractions such as the Taragi Town Ebisu Onsen Center and Shorenji Amida Hall. Shorenji Amida Hall is a nationally designated cultural property and is a popular tourist spot representing the town. There are also many other prefecturally designated cultural properties.