10 Sights in Takaoka, Japan (with Map and Images)

Shokoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school in Fushiki Fukinokuku, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The mountain name is Mt. Unryu. The principal is Amida Nyorai. It is known for having many cultural properties, including two national treasures and 10 important cultural properties. It is nicknamed "Furukohanan" by locals. On April 24, 2015 (Heisei 25), the townspeople culture related to the Kaga Maeda family are recognized as the Japanese heritage of Hanasaki Takaoka, Takaoka, Techniques, and Mind.

Wikipedia: 勝興寺 (JA)

Maeda Toshinaga Cemetery is the gravesite of Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda family, located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. It has been designated as a national historic site. The area around the cemetery is a scenic area known as the "Maeda Park Scenic District". On April 24, 2015, it was recognized as a Japan Heritage Site as a constituent cultural property of "Takaoka, a town where the culture of the townspeople related to the Kaga Maeda family blooms -People, skills, and hearts-".

Wikipedia: 前田利長墓所 (JA)

Keta Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Fushiki-ichinomiya neighborhood of the city of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It one of four shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Etchū Province, and has one of the strongest claims, as it is located in close proximity to the ruins of the provincial capital, kokubunji and the Sōja of Etchū Province, and the local place name is also ichinomiya". The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 18.

Wikipedia: Keta Jinja (EN)

Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo is a zoo located in Takaoka Castle Park (Takaoka Castle) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It opened in April 1951 and moved to its current location in 1960. Later, it was reopened in April 1981. As of December 2013, 162 animals of 43 species are bred. He is a member of the Japan Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Wikipedia: 高岡古城公園動物園 (JA)

Takaoka Municipal Museum (たかおかしりつはくぶつかん)は、Toyama県高岡市古の、国史跡高岡古公園内にある公の郷土博物館。 He is a member of the Japan Museum Association, the National Council of Museums of History and Folklore, and the Toyama Museum Association.

Wikipedia: 高岡市立博物館 (JA)

Imizu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kojo neighborhood of the city of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It one of four shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Etchū Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 23.

Wikipedia: Imizu Shrine (EN)

Takaoka City Fukuoka History Folklore Material Museum (たかおかしふくおかれきしみんぞくしりょうかん)は、Toyama県高岡市(formerly Fukuoka Town)にある公博物館。 He is a member of the Toyama Museum Association.

Wikipedia: 高岡市福岡歴史民俗資料館 (JA)

Daibutsuji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Otemachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The bronze statue of Amitabha sitting in the temple grounds is known as the Great Buddha of Takaoka. The name of the mountain is Mt. Hotoku.

Wikipedia: 大佛寺 (高岡市) (JA)

Takaoka City Museum of Art is a public art museum located in Nakagawa, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. In this section, we will also explain the Takaoka City Museum of Art, the predecessor of the Takaoka City Museum of Art.

Wikipedia: 高岡市美術館 (JA)

Musee Fukuoka Camera Museum is a camera-themed museum located in Fukuoka Shin, Fukuoka Town, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. He is a member of the Japan Museum Association and the Toyama Prefectural Museum Association.

Wikipedia: ミュゼふくおかカメラ館 (JA)