Kanayamachi Lattice-front Townscape (Takaoka)
In Japanese: 金屋町（千本格子の家並み）
Birthplace of Takaoka metal casting, where seven casters were invited in 1609. Houses with fine sengoshi lattices line a 500 m stone-paved street — in 2012 the first casting town chosen as a preservation district.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Yamachosuji Merchant Street (Takaoka) ≈ 10 min by car
- Takaoka Great Buddha ≈ 10 min by car
- Takaoka Castle Park (Kojo Park) ≈ 15 min by car
- Zuiryuji Temple (Takaoka) ≈ 15 min by car
- Yoshihisa Townscape ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min walk from Takaoka Station (north exit)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- A lived-in neighbourhood; look for the heart- and star-shaped copper pieces set into the paving. Casting and tin workshops offer hands-on crafts
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info