Takaoka City

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A "craftsmanship city" with over 400 years of history. Traditional casting and lacquerware industries thrive, alongside historical spots like Zuiryu-ji Temple and the Great Buddha. It is also the hometown of manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, with various Doraemon-related spots. It is a cultural city where you can enjoy traditional skills, modern art, and history at once.

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Takaoka City

Address
Otaya Cerio 7F, 101 Otaya-machi, Takaoka-shi, Toyama
Website
https://www.takaoka.or.jp/
Operator
Takaoka City Tourism Association

Takaoka City Spots List

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  • National Treasure Zuiryu-ji Temple
  • Takaoka Design and Craft Center
  • Takaoka City Fujiko F Fujio Hometown Gallery
  • Nousaku
  • Amaharashi Coast
National Treasure Zuiryu-ji Temple
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National Treasure Zuiryu-ji Temple

Zuiryu-ji is a National Treasure and a masterpiece of early Edo period Zen Buddhist architecture. Built to honor the Maeda clan lords, it features a majestic symmetrical layout and a rare lead-roofed main hall. The serene stone-lined courtyard and precise wooden craftsmanship offer visitors a profound sense of tranquility and a glimpse into Japan's high-level historical religious art.

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Takaoka Design and Craft Center
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Takaoka Design and Craft Center

This center is a hub for Takaoka's world-class metal casting and lacquerware crafts, blending traditional techniques with modern design. Visitors can explore exhibitions of local works and participate in workshops, such as casting their own metal items. It offers a hands-on experience of Japan's refined "Monozukuri" culture, where centuries-old skills continue to evolve in the contemporary world.

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Takaoka City Fujiko F Fujio Hometown Gallery
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Takaoka City Fujiko F Fujio Hometown Gallery

A gallery tracing the footsteps of Fujiko F. Fujio, the creator of "Doraemon." It exhibits his childhood in Takaoka, rare original drawings, and his personal items. Visitors can learn about the inspirations he drew from the city's nature and history, and touch the origins of the "dreams" he created, transcending generations and nationalities.

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Nousaku
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Nousaku

Founded in 1916, Nousaku is a top brand that shares Takaoka's traditional casting techniques with the world. Their 100% tin products are unique for being flexible and are used in luxury hotels worldwide. At their headquarters, visitors can watch craftsmen at work and even try making their own tin sake cup. It is a place to experience the innovative spirit of Japanese "Monozukuri" (craftsmanship).

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Amaharashi Coast
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Amaharashi Coast

Amaharashi Coast offers one of the few places in the world where you can see 3,000-meter-high snow-capped mountains across the sea. The iconic "Yoshitsune Rock" on the beach is linked to a famous historical legend of a samurai warrior. On winter mornings, a mystical sea fog called "Keayashi" sometimes appears, making the sight of the train passing by the coast against the mountain backdrop truly unforgettable.

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