Takeo (武雄市, Takeo-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

On April 1, 1954 Takeo annexed the villages of Asahi, Hashishita, Higashikawanobori, Nishikawanobori, Takeuchi and Wakagi and was raised to city status.

Takeo has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 20 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Saga 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Industry is centered around ceramics production and a number of kilns are located mainly in the old portion of the city.

The tertiary industry is centered on commerce and tourism due to Takeo Onsen and other hot springs.