[2025 Takaoka Attraction] Travel Guide for Takaoka Castle Ruins (Updated May)

#Spring0yenTrip Takaoka is a town where history and culture live on, and the presence of the Takaoka Great Buddha was particularly impressive. I was overwhelmed by its enormous size, and the quiet atmosphere around it helped calm my mind. I also visited Zuiryuji Temple, and was moved by its majestic architecture. Zuiryuji Temple is a Zen temple built by Maeda Toshinaga, the first lord of the Kaga domain, and has a vast grounds and beautiful garden, where I was able to spend a quiet moment. At Takaoka Castle Park, I was able to feel the historical background while strolling through the nature of the four seasons, and also experience the tradition of Takaoka copperware. There are plenty of shopping and gourmet spots in the center of town, so you can enjoy delicious local cuisine while sightseeing. Takaoka was a charming town that successfully blended historical sites with modern facilities.

#DomesticTravelRecords A record of my trip to Toyama ✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ─── ◼︎Takaoka Daibutsu The bronze seated statue of Amida Nyorai at Daibutsu-ji Temple in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture is 16m tall It took 26 years to complete, starting in 1907 ◼︎Takaoka Castle Ruins A castle located in Furushiro, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture It was built in 1609 by Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda clan ◼︎Toyama Castle Ruins A castle located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture It was built in 1543 by Jinbo Nagamoto It later became the castle of Sassa Narimasa and Maeda Toshinaga #CastleTour #Toyama #ToyamaTrip #ToyamaTourism #Domestic travel #Solo trip #Women's trip

Toyama, the core city of the Hokuriku region, offers a view of snow-capped mountains in winter, retains ground-level trams 🚃, and boasts various art museums, glassware shops, and delicious seafood sweet shrimp sushi 🍣. Takaoka is the hometown of Doraemon, a must-visit for fans of the blue robot cat, and the Takaoka Daibutsu, one of Japan's three great Buddhas, is a classic attraction. Accommodation 🛏️: Hilton in front of the station Itinerary 🗺️: Day 1: Toyama Castle - Glass Art Museum - Toyama Art Museum Day 2: Toyama Station - Takaoka Station - Amaharashi Beach - Takaoka Daibutsu - Takaoka Castle Ruins - Fujiko F. Fujio Memorial Museum Attractions: Toyama Castle 🏯: You can climb the castle tower, which is highly recommended. Inside, there are many displays of samurai armor and swords. The entrance is a racetrack, reportedly used for local coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. Glass Art Museum 💎: I never expected glass to be so beautiful before visiting. It was a mind-blowing experience. The museum also has many interactive installations, including making glass bead bracelets. Toyama Art Museum 🖼️: There is a bus from the Glass Art Museum entrance, but check the schedule. If there is no bus, you can walk from Toyama Station 😠. Be sure to visit the rooftop, where the interactive installations are fascinating. I could daydream on the mushroom hammock 🍄 until sunset. Takaoka - Amaharashi 🚂: To get to Amaharashi Beach, you need to transfer at Takaoka Station. The coastline there is beautiful and worth a visit. You can also go directly to Himi for fresh seafood 😋. Takaoka Daibutsu ⛩️: You can see it right at the temple entrance. There is a Buddha-themed café nearby, where you can enjoy Buddha head dorayaki. Takaoka Castle Ruins ⛲️: A short walk away, it is a central oasis perfect for relaxation. Fujiko F. Fujio Memorial Museum: A must-visit for Doraemon fans. You can navigate there. Inside, you can see the earliest storyboards and Doraemon's mini-theater. I bought a lot of Doraemon merchandise. Photography is not allowed inside, so be careful‼️ If you love art, don't miss this place. It's small but truly amazing.

#thingstodo This is a great destination for flower lovers when they're in season. In addition to its famous cherry blossoms, it has heritage plum trees with a variety of different colors of blossom. It's also family friendly with a zoo and spacious park grounds. There are a variety of full facilities, including some excellent restaurants. Do keep in mind that it's nationally famous and so can become incredibly crowded during it's busy seasons.