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

Shokoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect located in Fushigi Kokokufu, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Unryu Mountain. The honzon is Amitabha. 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 certified 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 heart-".

Wikipedia: 勝興寺 (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)

The Takaoka City Museum is a public local museum located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, within the National Historic Site of Takaoka Castle Park. It is a member of the Japan Museum Association, the National Council of Historical and Folklore Museums, and the Toyama Prefectural Museum Association.

Wikipedia: 高岡市立博物館 (JA)

The Maeda Toshinaga Mausoleum is the burial site of Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda clan, located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. It is designated as a national historic site. The area surrounding the mausoleum is designated as the "Maeda Park Scenic Area." On April 24, 2015, it was recognized as a Japanese heritage site as part of the cultural assets "Takaoka, a town where the culture of the Kaga Maeda clan flourishes - People, Skills, Spirit."

Wikipedia: 前田利長墓所 (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), Website

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 Kojo Park Zoo is a zoo located in Meimaru in Takaoka Castle Park (Takaoka Castle) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It opened in April 1951 and moved to its current location on May 15, 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)

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)

Musee Fukuoka Camera Museum is a museum dedicated to cameras and photography located in Fukuoka-cho, 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)

The Takaoka City Fukuoka Historical and Folklore Museum is a public museum located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture (formerly Fukuoka Town). It is a member of the Toyama Prefectural Museum Association.

Wikipedia: 高岡市福岡歴史民俗資料館 (JA)