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

Shōkōji (勝興寺) is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect located in Fushiki Kokokufu, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The mountain number is Yunlong Mountain. The main statue is Amitabha Buddha. It is known for having many cultural properties, including 2 National Treasures and 10 Important Cultural Properties. It is nicknamed "Furukohan" by the locals. On April 24, 2015 (Heisei 27), it was recognized as a Japan heritage as a constituent cultural property of "Takaoka, a town where the townspeople's culture related to the Kaga Maeda family blooms -People, skills, and heart-".

Wikipedia: 勝興寺 (JA)

Maeda Toshinaga Cemetery is the graveyard of Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda family, located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is 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 townspeople's culture related to the Kaga Maeda family blooms -People, skills, and heart-".

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 (Takaoka) (EN)

Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo (高岡古城公園zoo, Takaoka Kojo Koen Zoo) is a zoo located in Takaoka Castle Park (高岡城) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The park opened in April 1951 and moved to its current location in 1960. Later, the park was renovated and opened in April 1981. As of December 2013, 162 animals of 43 species are bred. Japan belongs to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Wikipedia: 高岡古城公園動物園 (JA)

The Takaoka City Museum is a public local museum located in Takaoka Kojo Park, a national historic site, in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. He is a member of the Japan Museum Association, the National Association of History and Folklore Museums, and the Toyama Prefectural 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 Jinja (EN)

Daibutsuji Temple (大佛寺) is a Jodo sect temple located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The bronze statue of Amida Buddha sitting in the precincts is known as the Takaoka Great Buddha. The mountain number is Hotokusan.

Wikipedia: 大佛寺 (高岡市) (JA)

Takaoka City Museum of Art is a public museum located in Nakagawa, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. This item also explains the Takaoka City Museum of Art, which is the predecessor of the Takaoka City Museum of Art.

Wikipedia: 高岡市美術館 (JA)