Taketa City is located in the southwestern part of Oita Prefecture, and neighbors include cities and towns in Kumamoto Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture. Taketa City boasts beautiful natural beauty, including the Taketa Springs, renowned as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters, and one of the city's most famous landmarks. The city also boasts numerous hot springs, including Nagayu Onsen, Hokkein Onsen, and Shichirida Onsen. The city is also home to the traditional craft of Hime Daruma dolls. Local specialties include brown rice soft serve ice cream, Bungo beef, and shiitake mushrooms. Agriculture, transportation, and forestry are the main industries. City events include the Oka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival, the Taketa Tanabata Festival, and the Castle Town Fireworks Display.