Takaoka Great Buddha

In Japanese: 高岡大仏

A 16 m bronze Amida Buddha finished in 1933 by local casters; a gallery inside the pedestal shows Buddhist paintings and the head of an earlier statue.

Takaoka City Cultural Property

Nearby

Takaoka Castle Park (Kojo Park) ≈ 10 min by car
Yamachosuji Merchant Street (Takaoka) ≈ 10 min by car
Kanayamachi Lattice-front Townscape (Takaoka) ≈ 10 min by car
Zuiryuji Temple (Takaoka) ≈ 10 min by car
Yoshihisa Townscape ≈ 20 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: 10 min walk from Takaoka Station north exit; 3 min from Sakashitamachi tram stop
Fee: Donation
Good to know: Pedestal gallery 9:00–17:00
Time needed: 30 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info