Takaoka & Himi
- Kaiwomaru Park
- Called the "Lady of the Sea," Kaiwomaru was a training vessel for
a mercantile marine school. Now its beautiful shape can be viewed as it rests
at its mooring in this charming, bay-side park. There are other facilities
here, too.
- 0766-82-5181
- 15 minutes by car from the Kosugi exit on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Imizu.
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- Takaoka Kojo Park
- This park was built on the remains of the castle built by Toshinaga Maeda
in the Yedo period. With fully one-third of the park covered by the old moat,
the park displays the natural beauty of each season. Within the park you will
also find the Shimin Kaikan, a library, an art museum, zoo, and other facilities.
- 15 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station. Takaoka.
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- Takaoka-shi Manyo Rekishi-kan
- This is the place to research the Manyo-syu and its period in
history. It is full of information and documentary records. There are various
display areas, and even computer controlled dolls that recreate life back in
those days.
- 0766-44-5511
- 20 minutes by car from Takaoka Station. Takaoka.
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- Takaoka Daibutsu
- On a scale with the historic images of Buddha at Nara and Kamakura,
this is one of the 3 great statues of Buddha in Japan. Loved by all the citizens,
the statue is 16 meters tall and weighs 65 tons. It is the symbol of the traditional
bronze-ware industry of Takaoka.
- 0766-23-9156
- 10 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station. Takaoka.
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- Zuiryuji Temple
- Zuiryuji Temple was constructed by Maeda Toshitsune, 3rd lord
of the Kaga domain during the Edo period (1600-1868) to pray to Buddha for the
repose of Maeda Toshinaga, 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka.
It is a famous temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, featuring its magnificent
and elegant building structure. The temple's "San-mon" (main gate
to the temple), "Butsuden" (Buddha hall) and "Hatto" (hall
where daily services, important ceremonies and lectures are held) were designated
as national treasures in 1997, the first structures of architectural style developed
in the Edo period that received such designation.
- 0766-22-0179
- 10 minute walk from JR Takaoka Station's South Exit. Takaoka.
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- Futagamiyama Manyo Line
- Known for its view of the moon and autumn maples, the famous
poet Otomo no Yakamochi was inspired to write many of his poems here. It is
now a popular spot for driving, with sights such as the remains of Moriyama
Castle, Busshari Pagoda, a museum of local history, and gardens. The view from
the top is fantastic.
- 20 minutes by bus from Takaoka Station. Takaoka.
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- Himi Coastline
- Called the Noto-Tateyama seaside line, this coastline is marked with fantastic
rock formations, making it a popular place for a drive. The view of the Tateyama
peaks over the horizon of the sea is a rarity worth seeing.
- 20 minutes by bus from Himi Station. Himi.
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- Himi City Seaside Botanical Garden ("Aroma Garden")
- Known commonly as "Aroma Garden", Himi City Seaside
Botanical Garden features various kinds of tropical and subtropical seaside
plants grown in one place, including a manmade forest of mangroves. The garden
has a four-story building housing various attractive facilities such as an exhibition
hall and a workshop. On the fourth floor there is a glass sky lounge, commanding
a beautiful view of the "Tateyama-renpo" mountain range. The garden
is also furnished with a seaside promenade leading to "Matsudae-no-nagahama",
a beach chosen as one of "Japan's 100 Best Beaches".
- 0766-91-0100
- 15 minute walk from JR Shimao Station. Himi.
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- Himi Fisherman's Wharf Marine Products Center
- As a very appropriate facility to be in Himi, a town of fish, this marine
products center offers a place where you can see, buy and eat "kito-kito" (meaning "fresh" in
Toyama's local dialect) marine products from the Sea of Japan. Located at the
Himi fishing port, which commands a magnificent view of "Tateyama-renpo" (the
mountain range forming the northwestern part of the Northern Alps) across Toyama
Bay, the center also offers information about this area including information
about its traffic and tourism.
- 0766-74-7100
- 10 minute walk from JR Himi Station. Himi.
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- Cross Land Oyabe
- Here you will find, among other attractions, the 118 meter high
Cross Land Tower, the Da Vinci Technomuseum, and the Selena Hall, which is designed
specifically for musical performances. You will be amazed by the discoveries
you can make here.
- 0766-68-0932
- 10 minutes by car from the Oyabe exit on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Oyabe.
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