thumb|Map of Taiyō, Ibaraki

was a village located in Kashima District, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 11,416 and a density of 261.65 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 43.63&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

On October 11, 2005, Taiyō, along with the old town of Hokota, and the village of Asahi (all from Kashima District), was merged to create the city of Hokota.

References

  • Hokota Official website