Ninomaru

Gokoku Shrine

Takaoka Municipal Museum

Sumo Ring

ZooCity Gymnasium

Sannomaru Teahouse

Minbu's Well

Archery Hall

Honmaru Bridge

The Forest of ArtsNino Bridge

Ichino Bridge

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Outer South M

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Ikenohata Pond （West outer Moat）

Sannomaru Moat

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Masugata Moat （Chiritamarazu）

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Odakeyabu

NakanoshimaPublic Assembly Hall

Imizu Shrine

Chushun Bridge

Statue of Toshinaga Maeda

Choyo Waterfall

Choyo Bridge

Statue of Ukon Takayama

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The original stone walls still remain on each side of the bridge between Honmaru and Ninomaru

The large moat covers 210,000 sq. metres, around 30% of the park's total area

Inner West M

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Honmaru Hiroba （Open space）

Takaoka Municipal Museum／★ Free 1 0766-20-1572 ☆ Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday),New Year ● From JR Takaoka Station: 15 Minutes on foot ○ From the Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

The Takeda Residence／◆ 9：00～16：30 ★ Adults 210 Yen, Free for those of junior high school age or younger ☆ Tuesdays （Wednesday if Tuesday is a public holiday） 1 0766-44-0724 ● From JR Amaharashi Station: 20 minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 20 minutes

Remains of Moriyama Castle／ ○From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 20 minutes

Ariso Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine／● From Takaoka Town Bus 'Komichi' Ariso jinja mae Stop: 1 minute on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

Takaoka Sekino Shrine／● From JR Takaoka Station: 7 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

Keta Shrine Main Hall／ ● From JR Fushiki Station: 25 minutes on foot ○ From the Noetsu Expressway 　 Takaoka-kita I.C: 15 minutes

Remains of Kibune Castle／○ From Noetsu Expressway Fukuoka I.C: 1 minute

One of Japan's most famous moated parks!

Inside Keta Shrine, there is a monument and shrine dedicated to Otomo no Yakamochi, the 8th century author of

the Manyoshu collection of poems.

I can guide you round the museum!

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The Heritage of the Castle Town

The Heritage of the Castle Town

Takaoka's 400 year history begins with the vision of Toshinaga Maeda.

7 Keta Shrine Main Hall 【Important Cultural Asset】 This shrine is one of the oldest in all of Toyama Prefecture, dating from as far back as the 8th century. In the mid-16th century the main hall was rebuilt in grand style, leaving many characteristic signs of Muromachi era architecture. The buildings were later renovated again by Lord Toshitsune Maeda.

4 The Takeda Residence 【Important Cultural Asset】

1 Remains of Takaoka Castle （Takaoka Kojo Park） 【Prefecturally Designated Historical Site】

3 Remains of Kibune Castle 【Prefecturally Designated Historical Site】

This shrine came into being at around the time of Takaoka's founding in the early 17th century, when Ariso Shrine and Yokota Hachiman Shrine merged. The current structure dates from 1883, but the similarity of the engraving marks suggest that the shrine's stone walls, said to have been donated by the Maeda clan, date from the same era as Takaoka Castle.

5 Ariso Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine 【Tangible Cultural Asset】

The spirit of Takaoka's founder, Lord Toshinaga Maeda, is enshrined here. Sekino Shrine is also commonly known as Takanomiya. Part of the original Edo period construction of the main hall survives to this day.

6 Takaoka Sekino Shrine

Panorama

Benkei's fist imprint Benkei's footprint

Moat

2 Remains of Moriyama Castle

Honmaru

Ninomaru

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Akimaru

Kajimaru

This castle was constructed on Mount Futagami in the Middle Ages. It was the main castle of this region at the time. Lord Toshinaga Maeda lived in this castle from 1585 to 1597, and his son

and successor Lord Toshitsune also lived here during his childhood. When Takaoka Castle was built, the family moved down to the town, and the area they moved to became known as Moriyama-machi as a result.

This castle was said to have been built by Ishiguro Taro Mitsuhiro on the Kibune Plain in 1184. In 1585, Lord Maeda Toshiie granted it to his youngest son, Hidetsugu, as his residence. However it was destroyed in the great Tensho Earthquake of the same year.

After the castle was destroyed, those who lived nearby settled in an area of Takaoka City, and as a result that district is still called Kibune.

This is said to be the residence of the descendants of the younger brother of Takeda Shingen, the famous 16th century military commander. From the early Edo period, however, it was used as the official residence of the village mayor. It is said to be constructed from timber left over when the Great Hall of Shokoji Temple was built, and still retains many typical features of a later Edo period dwelling, such as the fine jointed woodwork seen in the roof assembly.

One of Japan's Top 100 ParksOne of Japan's Top 100 Parks

One of Japan's '100 Famous Castles'One of Japan's '100 Famous Castles'

One of Japan's top 100 natural spring watersOne of Japan's top 100 natural spring waters

One of Japan's '100 Historical Parks'

One of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom locations

One of Japan's '100 Historical Parks'

One of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom locations

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Keta Shrine is rebuilt after its destruction by Kenshin Uesugi Lord Toshinaga founds Moriyama Castle Kifune Castle is destroyed in an earthquake Toyama Castle is burnt to the ground in the Great Fire of Toyama Construction begins on Takaoka Castle according to the design of Ukon Takayama Lord Toshinaga enters Takaoka Castle Lord Toshinaga dies Takaoka Castle is demolished under the 'One Province, One Castle' decree The castle remains come under control of the Town Magistrate's Office The Takeda family becomes the town hall and centre of local government Kanazawa province decides to take over the land for cultivation The land comes under the jurisdiction of Nanao Prefecture Through the activism of Kajuro Hattori, legislation is passed which grants The castle remains are officially designated 'Takaoka Park' The remains are designated a prefectural historical monument

Timeline 〈The Heritage of the Castle Town〉

Statue of Ukon Takayama, expert castle builder and early Japanese Christian

Statue of Toshinaga Maeda, second lord of the Maeda clan

Takaoka Castle was built here in 1609 under the command of Lord Toshinaga Maeda, and was designed by the warrior Ukon Takayama. After Toshinaga's death in 1615, the 'One Province, One Castle' law was enacted, and Takaoka Castle had to be destroyed as a result, for the province already had a major castle in Kanazawa. However, the surrounding moats and walls were left intact and the site was used to store the province's supplies of rice and weaponry. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, there were worries that the area would be taken over by the private sector, so a group led by Kajuro Hattori petitioned for the castle to come into public ownership, thus preserving this important historical locale for future generations.

When Minamoto no Yoshitsune was fleeing to the north from his brother Yoritomo, it is said that he stopped here on the way. According to legend, the hand and foot impressions you can still see are those of his retainer, Benkei.

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■ From the summit of Mount Futagami, you can look across the whole Imizu-Heiya plain. Perhaps Lord Toshinaga Maeda decided on the location of Takaoka Castle while gazing down from this spot.

◆ opening hours　★ admission　☆ holiday　1 telephone　○ transportation（car）　● transportation（other）　

Noetsu Expressway

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Shirakawa-go I.C.

Gokayama I.C.

Shokawa I.C.

Takasu I.C.

Shirotori I.C.

Minami I.C

Gihuyamato I.C

Gujohachiman I.C

To Noto Airport

Himi I.C.

Takaoka I.C.

Kosugi I.C.

Tonami I.C.

Hukumitsu I.C.

Oyabe I.C.Hukuoka I.C. Toyama I.C

Tateyama I.C

Namerikawa I.C.

Uozu I.C.

Kurobe I.C.

Toyama-nishi I.C

Takayama-nishi I.C

Takayama I.C.

Hida-kiyomi I.C.

Minoseki JCT

Toki JCT

Nagoya-nishi JCT

Kusunoki JCT

Oyabe・Tonami JCT

Tokuda otsu JCT

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Toyama Bay

Hakuunza

Houoza

Shoukawazakura

Mt. IouzanShgawa Gorge

Takaoka

Himi

Nanao

Wakura onsen

Fushiki

Isurugi

Inotani

Johana

Tsubata

Hakui

Toyama

Namerikawa

Takayama

Gero

Minoota

Nagoya

Gifu

Ecchuyatsuo

Shogawa Hot Spring Village

Toyama Airport

Himi Hot Spring Village

Nanao city

Shirakawa Village

Gokayama

Miyajima Valley

FurukawaHakusanichirino

Meihou Plateau

Hirugano Plateau

Miboro Dam

Sugo Plateau

Gandate Park

River Boating

Gero Hot Spring

Nawashirozakura

Yottsuno Falls

GujohachimanIwaya Iwakage Megaliths

Hachiya Pass

JR Hokuriku

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JR Nanao Line

Central Longitudinal Expressway

Tokai-hokuriku Expressway

Komaki JCT

Hokuriku Expressway

Amaharashi Beach

Mt. Futagami

Central Longitudinal Expressway

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Ichinomiya JCT

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Takaoka City Earthenware Storehouse Museum／ ◆ 9:00～16:30 ★ Adults 200 Yen, Free for those of junior high school age or younger ☆ Tuesdays (Wednesday if Tuesday is a public holiday), New Year 1 0766-25-5223

◆ 9：00～16：30 ★ Adults 210 Yen, Free for those of junior high school age or younger ☆ Tuesdays （Wednesday if Tuesday is a public holiday）, New Year 1 0766-28-6088

Takaoka Daibutsu／★ Free （Donations welcome） ☆ Open all year 1 0766-23-9156 ● From JR Takaoka Station: 10 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 10 minutes

The Sugano Residence／◆ 9:30～16:00 ★ Adults 200 Yen, Free for those of junior high school age or younger ☆ Tuesdays, August 13-17, New Year, January and February 1 0766-22-3078

Yamacho Street／● From JR Takaoka Station: 10 Minutes on foot ○ From the Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

Kanayamachi／● Kaetsuno Bus, get off at 'Kanaya' Bus stop ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 10 minutes

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Office of the Takaoka Steering Committee for World Heritage Site Status〒933-8567 1-40 Marunouchi Takaoka, Toyama TEL.0766-23-5000 FAX.0766-22-6792HP http://www.ccis-toyama.or.jp/takaoka/

■EnquiriesTakaoka Commerce and Tourism Section TEL.0766-20-1301

Takaoka Cultural Treasures Section TEL.0766-20-1453 Takaoka 400th Anniversary Planning Office TEL.0766-20-1688

The Heritage of Trade and Industry

Across the ages, connecting hearts: Takaoka 400th Anniversary

〒933-8601 7-50, Hirokoji Takaoka, Toyamahttp://www.city.takaoka.toyama.jp/

8 Yamacho Street 【Important historic buildings preservation area】

This area was built as a merchant's quarter by Toshinaga Maeda. In 1900 a great fire destroyed the area, and in an attempt to prevent the tragedy reoccurring, the new buildings were constructed in the solid, thick plaster you can see today. This road was the main road through the Hokuriku region when the city was formed, and it remains an important thoroughfare to this day.

This townhouse is perhaps the best example of the plasterwork building Yamacho is famous for. It was built immediately after the great fire of 1900, and is one of the largest and best preserved buildings of its type in the area.

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9 The Sugano Residence 【Important Cultural Asset】

Following the Meiji Restoration, the Muro-saki Residence was used as a wholesaler, but it now functions as a museum detailing the construction methods of these unique plasterwork buildings.

10 Reference Library for Takaoka's Storehouse-lined Streets （in the old Murosaki Residence）【Municipal Cultural Asset】

15 Great Image of Buddha （A seated bronze statue of Amida Nyorai Buddha） 【Designated as a Municipal Cultural Asset】

11 The Ikadai Residence 【Prefecturally Designated Cultural Asset】

17 Old Nanbu Foundry （Cupola and chimney） 【Registered Cultural Asset】

Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 【An Important Tangible and Intangible Cultural Asset】

12 The Inami Buddhist Altar Shop 【Registered Cultural Asset】

13 The Sano Residence 【Registered Cultural Asset】

14 Kiyoto Sake Brewery 【Registered Cultural Asset】

Legend has it that this festival began when Lord Toshiie was presented with an official court carriage by Taiko Hideyoshi, and this was presented to the townspeople by Lord Toshinaga. The artisans of the town then banded together to make seven more carriages or floats in the grand, showy Azuchi style of the day. It is quite a sight to see these carriages parade around town, as they do every year at this festival.

Constructed 1924

Access to Takaoka

From Tokyo: 5 1/2 Hours

From Nagoya: 3 hours

Komaki I.C.

Ichinomiya JCTMeishin Expressway （8.3km）

Tokai-hokuriku Expressway （102.9km）

Tokai-hokuriku Expressway （18.8km）

Tokai-hokuriku Expressway （25km）

Tokai-hokuriku Expressway （48.1km）

Noetsu Expressway （13.7km）

Shokawa I.C.

Hida-kiyomi I.C.Shirakawa-go I.C.

Oyabe・Tonami JCT

Takaoka I.C

Joshinetsu Expressway （205.6km）

Nerima I.C.

Kanetsu Expressway （78.6km）

Hokuriku Expressway （148.1km）

Noetsu Expressway （13.7km）

Fujioka JCT

Joetsu JCT

Oyabe・Tonami JCT

Takaoka I.C

From Osaka: 4 hours

Meishin Expressway （109.5km）

Hokuriku Expressway （203.5km）

Noetsu Expressway （13.7km）

Suita I.C.

Maibara JCT

Oyabe・Tonami JCT

Takaoka I.C

At the Takaoka Steering Committee for World Heritage Status, we are aiming for Takaoka to become a World Heritage Site. We ask for your cooperation and support.

■Street lined with storehouses

■Rows of Houses of Latticework

Only 5 events in the country are designated as both a tangible and intangible cultural asset

This area, which was the cradle of Takaoka's famed bronzeworking industry, began when Lord Toshinaga invited seven metalworkers from the Kanaya region of Tonami to set up businesses in Takaoka. The traditional shuttered houses and street paving inlaid with bronze lends the area a beautiful sense of harmony.

1609 1611 1615 1620 1751-1763 Later 18th Century 1828 1900

Yamacho Street is built, dividing the castle town from the merchant quarter Lord Toshinaga donates a large float to the townspeople 7 metalworkers are invited to Takaoka to set up business in what would become Kanayamachi After Takaoka Castle is demolished, Lord Toshinaga and his retainers move to Kanazawa The townspeople begin to disperse Lord Toshitsune, fearful of the town's decline, forbids residents to move out. Bronzework techniques are introduced to Takaoka Production of Buddhist altar fittings, incense burners and the like begins The industry of Takaoka is featured in Ikku Jippensha's novel 'The Golden Sandal' The Great Fire (over 60% of Takaoka was razed to the ground)

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This is one of Japan's three 'Great Buddha Statues' along with the Kamakura Buddha and the Nara Buddha. It was thought to have been brought here when Lord Toshinaga founded the castle. Earlier, wooden versions of the statue burned down, most recently in 1900. In order that this would not happen again, the current statue was built in bronze. It is a testament to the skill of

Takaoka's bronze workers, and has become a symbol of the city.

Individual membership 1,000 yen

Company/ group membership 10,000 yen

Meishin Expressway

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Jozukamachi

Kojo koen

Takaoka Kogei Koukou mae

Shinyokomachi

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Gofukumachi

Seibi Shogakko guchi

Gofukumachi Nawatekouminkan

mae

Hamadamachi

Takaokashi Hureai Hukushi Centre

←Via Zuiryuji Temple

Zuiryujiguchi

Kanaya

Shikino Chugakko

mae

◎ Takaoka

Shiyakusho mae

Takaoka Fureai Welfare Centre

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TachikawamachiOnoEkinan-3-chome

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BakuromachiMinamimachi

Sakashitamachi 〈Great Image of Buddha Entrance〉

Honmarukaikan-mae 〈Kojo Park West Entrance〉

Hirokoji

Omachi

Honmachi

Marunouchi

Honmarumachi

Shikinochugakko-mae 〈Takaoka City Hall-mae〉

Kataharamachi 〈Yamacho Street Entrance〉

Takaoka Casting Museum

Otemachi Otemachi

Hirokoji

Honmachi Kita

HonmachiHonmachiHonmachi

Showamachi

Yokotahonmachi

Tachikawamachi

Takaoka Ekinan

Kanayamachi

Naimen

Naimen

Naimen（3）

Bakurohonmachi

Bakuromachi

Minamisaiwaimachi

Shiroganemachi

Nibanmachi

Suehirocho

SuehirochoKamojimamachi

Ekinan

Yoshino

Yokotamachi

Nakashimamachi

Togiyamachi

Moriyamamachi

MoriyamamachiMoriyamamachiMoriyamamachi

Sakashitamachi

Kifunemachi

Katahara nakajimamachi

Konmadashimachi

Otayamachi

OtayamachiOtayamachiOtayamachi

Kyomachi

Kawaramachi

Nakagawa sakaemachi

Nakagawakamimachi

Nakagawakamimachi

Nakagawamachi

Koryomachi

HigashishimozekiShimozekimachi

KataharamachiKataharamachiKataharamachiKataharamachi

Sekimachi

Sekiomachi

Daikunakamachi

Daikunakamachi

Otsubomachi

Otsubomachi （3）

Otsubomachi （4）

Akenomachi

Akenomachi

Gofukumachi

Awaramachi

Mukainomachi（4）

Mukainomachi（1）

Ariso Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine

Takaoka Sekino Shrine

Remains of Takaoka Castle （Takaoka Kojo ParkTakaoka Kojo Park） Remains of Takaoka Castle （Takaoka Kojo Park）

Yamacho Street Street of whitewashed

plaster walled storehouses

Kanayamachi Rows of Houses of Latticework The Sugano Residence

Reference Library for Takaoka's Storehouse-lined Streets （in the old Murosaki Residencein the old Murosaki Residence）

Reference Library for Takaoka's Storehouse-lined Streets （in the old Murosaki Residence）

Great Image of Buddha （A seated bronze statue of Amida Nyorai Buddha）

The Ikadai Residence

The Inami Buddhist Altar Shop

The Sano Residence

Kiyoto Sake Brewery

Old Nanbu Foundry （Cupola and chimney)

Zuiryuji Temple Zuiryuji Temple Grounds

Hatchomichi

The stone mausoleums of Zuiryuji Temple

Gofuku-machi Shrine

Ote-machi Shrine

Tomb of Toshinaga Maeda

Yokota Bridge

Bakuro Elementary School

Abansal Plaza Takaoka

Takaoka-nishi High School

Saijo Elementary School

Naimen Bridge

Jinbo Bridge

Shikino Bridge

Seibi Elementary School

Duo

Takaoka Drivers License Center

Hiramai Elementary SchoolShinko Bridge

Kawara Elementary

School

Takamine Park

To Johana

To Kanazawa

To Tonami

Wing Wing Takaoka

Senbo River

Senbo River

Takaoka Emergency Medical Center

Honmaru Kaikan（Hall）

Takaoka Kogei High School

Jozuka Elementary School

Koryo Junior High School

Takaoka Martial Arts Complex

Yoshino Junior High School

Shimozeki Elementaly School

Takaoka Police Station Takaoka Fire

Department

To Fushiki

Shikino Junior High School

Takaoka Shoko Building

City Auditorium

Honmaru Hiroba Honmaru Hiroba （（Open spaceOpen space））

Imizu ShrineImizu ShrineCity Gymnasium

Gokoku Shrine

Takaoka City Hall （Main office）

To Toyama

Agricultural Cooperative Association Building

Monument of the Origin of Casting

Bank Made of Red Brick

Homei Bridge

Kanaya Green Park

Takaoka City Yamachosuji Important Traditional Building Preservation Area

YokotamachiSakashitamachi

Sojiji Temple

Hankyuji Temple

JR Hokuriku Main Line

JR Johana Line

Suido（Water Service）Park Shimizumachi Data Hall of Water Supply Tower

El Paseo

Otaya Serio

Otaya Serio mae

Honmaru Hiroba （Open space）

The Forest of ArtsThe Forest of ArtsThe Forest of Arts

Zoo

Imizu Shrine

Takaoka Takaoka Municipal MuseumMunicipal MuseumTakaoka Municipal Museum

JR Himi Line

Takaoka Art Museum

Morinomichi

Manyo LineMonument of

Koshi Rokubei

Takanomiya Street

Otaya Stree

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Suehiro Street

Enju Street

Takaoka-ekimae

Takaoka

Torimachi

Takanomiyaguchi

Otsubomachi 3-chome

Otsubomachi 1-chome

Naimen-4-chome

Naimen-2-chome

Naimen Bridge

Kawara Kouminkan mae

Kawaramachi

Konma dashimachi

Honmaru Honmaru Kaikan maeKaikan maeHonmaru Kaikan mae

Takaoka Daibutsu mae

Ariso Jinja mae

Nakashimamachi

Hatagomachi Takamine koen mae

Yoshino Chugakko mae

Kifunemachiguchi

Takaoka Yubinkyoku mae

Nichomachi

Ogayacho

Sekihonmachi

Naimen

Suehirocho

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Manyorekishikan-guchi

Otomo Shrine

Kofuguchi

Fushikishisho mae

Tamagawa

Fushiki-asahimachiFushiki kouko mae

Fushikiichinomiya

Kofu

Wakakusamachi

Manyomachi

国分口

Fushiki ekimae

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Oyabe River

Social Insurance Takaoka Hospital

Takaoka City Hall Fushiki Branch

Takaoka Chamber of Takaoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Commerce and Industry Fushiki BranchFushiki Branch

Takaoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fushiki Branch

Kofu Elementary School

Fushiki Junior High School

Fushiki Elementary School

Shoboji Temple

Monument of Katakagono-

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Terai Well

Fushiki Shrine

Fushiki- nishikimachi

Fushiki- honmachi

Fushiki-isomachi

Fushiki-chuomachi

Fushiki- minatomachi

Fushiki-kofumotomachiFushiki-kofu

Site of Kokubunji Temple

Fushiki Observatory （Site of Provincial Governor's Official Residence）

Statue of Nyoinowatashi

Statue of Nyoinowatashi

Takaoka Manyo

Historical Museum

Tanada ResidenceEntrance for Mt. Futagami Manyo Line

Takaoka Fushiki Takaoka Fushiki Kitamae Transport Kitamae Transport MuseumMuseum

Takaoka Fushiki Kitamae Transport Museum

Keta Shrine Main Hall

To Central Takaoka

To Amaharashi

To Takaoka

Shokoji Temple The grounds of Shokoji Temple

Fushiki- nishikimachi

Jozukamachi

Daishigadake

Jokoji Sports Park

Jokoji Bridge

Iwasakihana LighthouseAmaharashi TunnelMomiji-hime Park

Statue of the Goddes of Peace

Meiwa

Oiwa

Sakuradani Ancient Mounds

Buddhist Memorial Pagoda

Bukkoku-ji Temple

Futagami Community Education Centre

Futagami Imizu Shrine

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To Central Takaoka

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Kamitago

Etchu-kokubu

Amaharashi

Kokubuhama Beach

Central Fushiki

Kokutaiji Temple

Statue of Yakamochi Yakamochi

OtomoOtomo

Statue of Yakamochi

Otomo

Yoshihisa Street

The Takeda Residence

Remains of Moriyama Castle

Takaoka Nature Recreation Village “Appare House”

Yoshitsune Rocks

Amaharashi Coast Quasi-national Park

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Mt. Futagami Manyo Line JR Him

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Bishamonten Hall

Kogenji Temple

Fushiki Port

Mt.Futagami Campsite

Tomyodai

Entrance for Mt. Futagami Manyo Line

Fushiki

Oyabe River

Sho River

Shiroyama Park

Entrance for Mt.Futagami Manyo Line

Oyabe River

Sho River

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Shinsakae-machi

Shinsakae-higashiguchi

Otaki

Remains of Kibune Castle

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Mikkaichi Bridge

Oyabe River

Takaoka City Hall Fukuoka Office Fukuoka Tourism

and Commerce Hall

Fukuoka Camera Museum

Tuchiya Shinsui Park

Gagaku Museum （Takitei Merchant

House）

Fukuoka Cultural Center （U-hall）

Tsuchiya Bridge

Saeki Residence

Gando River

JR Hokuriku Main Line

Noetsu Expressway

Fukuoka Koi-no-sato Park

Aramata River

Fukuoka I・C

Fukuoka

Fukuoka Park

Takaoka Fukuoka History and Folklore Museum

Gando River

To Takaoka

This is Takaoka, City of History and Tradition

Fushiki

Central Fushiki

Central Takaoka

Fukuoka

The Heritage of Religion

Encounter history, celebrate today, look to the future

22 Zuiryuji Temple 【3 buildings designated National Treasures, 7 designated Important Cultural Assets】

The 3rd Lord of Kaga province, Toshitsune Maeda, hired the famed architect Yamagami Zenemon Yoshihiro to build this temple to commemorate the passing of second Lord Toshinaga Maeda. It was started in 1646, and finished in 1663, 50 years after Lord Toshinaga's death. It is a classic example of a Zenshu Buddhist temple, with its front gate, main gate, sanctum and lecture hall all aligned down the centre of the complex.

23 The stone mausoleums of Zuiryuji Temple 【Prefecture designated historical remains】

Sanmon （Main Gate） 【National Treasure】

This gate stands at the centre of the temple complex. It is a two storey gate, constructed in austere Zenshu style.

Lecture Hall 【National Treasure】

The Lecture Hall has been well preserved over the centuries as it is the resting place of Lord Toshinaga himself. He remains enshrined there to this day.

Even the grain of the wood has been carefully aligned to eliminate knarls and joints on the exterior, a true feat of craftsmanship.

The paintings of 100 flowers on the ceiling are by the celebrated artist Kano Yasunobu.

Our volunteers can show groups or individuals round Takaoka's famous historical and scenic spots.

Takaoka Tourism Association Takaoka Tourism Association TEL.0766-20-1547 TEL.0766-20-1547 http://www.takaoka.or.jphttp://www.takaoka.or.jp

Takaoka Tourism Association TEL.0766-20-1547 http://www.takaoka.or.jp

Volunteer Tour Guides

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These gabled mausoleums are constructed from Shakutani Valley stone in the Kirizuma style. There are five, and they enshrine Lord Toshinaga Maeda, Lord Toshiie Maeda, Lord Oda Nobunaga and his wife, and Lord Oda Nobutada.

［The Buddhist Sanctum, as seen from the main gate （National Treasure）］ The gleaming white lead roof of Zuiryuu Temple is a feature shared by only two other buildings in Japan; Kanazawa Castle and Shokoji Temple. Also of note are the ceiling sculptures and bosses, and the impressive structural beauty of the woodwork which supports the 47 ton roof.

Bus information

Kaetsuno Bus

From stop 3: To Sagano

From stop 1: To the City Hospital

From Stop 4: Kofu Circular Route

From Stop 5: To Aeon Mall Takaoka

Community Bus 'Komichi'; Orange Route

Community Bus 'Komichi'; Blue Route

Crossroads Parking

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Main Hall

Small inner shrine

Remains of Provincial Government House

Inner Buddha

Lecture room

Library

Study

Hall Entrance Hall

Kitchen

Ceremonial Gate

Drum tower

Treasury

Inner GateBelfry

Scripture Hall

Ossuary

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Lecture Hall Tea Room

KitchenMeditation Hall

Sanctum

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Sanmon （Main Gate）

Front Gate

Main Gate

Shokoji Temple／◆ 9：00～16：00 ★ Those of high school age or older: 300 Yen （donation to the renovation fund） ☆ Open all year　1 0766-44-0037 ● From JR Fushiki Station: 4 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 15 minutes

Tomb of Toshinaga Maeda／● From JR Takaoka Station South Entrance: 14 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

◆ 9：00～16：00 ★ Adults 210 Yen, Free for those of junior high school age or younger ☆ New Year 　1 0766-44-3999 ● From JR Fushiki Station: 10 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 15 minutes

Fushiki Tourism Promotion Centre／1 0766-44-1199

Zuiryuji Temple／◆ December 10th-January 31st: 9:00★Adults: 500 Yen Junior high and high school children: 200 Yen Elementary School Children: 100 Yen ☆ Open all year 0766-25-4479 ● From JR Takaoka Station South Entrance: 10 Minutes on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes

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24 Zuiryuji Temple Grounds 【Prefecture designated historical remains】

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Approach to the grave

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Remains of Provincial Government House

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The main hall is a replica of the Amida Hall at Nishi-Honganji Temple in Kyoto

Mausoleum

Interior view

It was made from Tomuro stone, a kind of stone which only Daimyo (feudal lords) were permitted to use

The Gingko tree which bears no fruit （In front of the main hall） The stone which fell from the sky （In front of the main hall） The pond which never dries up （South of the main hall） The Amulet Pillar （Inside the south part of the main hall） The Cloud Dragon Inkstone （Treasury） The Three Leaf Pine （North side of the main hall） The Roof Supporting Monkey （Roof eaves）

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18 Shokoji Temple 【12 buildings designated Important Cultural Assets】

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20 Gofuku-machi Shrine 【Municipal Cultural Asset】

21 Ote-machi Shrine 【Municipal Cultural Asset】

The Cultural Heritage of Modern Takaoka

Making `The Cultural Heritage of Modern Takaoka` A World Heritage Site

Here in Takaoka, we are aiming to have `The Cultural Heritage of Modern Takaoka` designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In September 2008, our cultural heritage was given a very favourable evaluation by the Cultural Affairs Agency, and was placed on a provisional list of candidate sites to become Japanese Cultural Assets.

In Takaoka, the architecture and streetscapes which illustrate this city's history are splendidly preserved, to a level consistent with that of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a classic example of cultural heritage which demonstrates to the world the founding and development process of cities in Japan. In addition, we have a strong desire to protect and hand down this heritage, which has been passed down to us over so many years, to the next generation and beyond.

2009 Takaoka's 400th AnniversaryIn the Nara Period, the author of the Manyoushu anthology of poems, Otomo no Yakamochi, was sent to this area by the Emperor as regional governor. It was here that he composed the majority of that famed work. In 1609 the town was founded as a castle town by the second lord of Kaga Province, Lord Toshinaga Maeda, the Father of Takaoka. Even after the Castle had to be demolished under the 'One province, one castle' decree in 1615, third lord Toshitsune Maeda and the people of Takaoka worked tirelessly to protect and foster the industry of Takaoka, leading to the development of Takaoka bronzeware and lacquerware. It is as a thriving town of commerce and industry that we proceed towards our 400th Anniversary in 2009.

Amaharashi Coast Quasi-national Park

It is said that the Provincial Government used to be sited here. The earthen walls and ditches around the complex are all that remains of the medieval Furukofu Castle which also occupied the same site. The ditch in front of the Inner Gate is said to be the moat of the old castle.The monk Rennyo founded the Doyama Gobou

temple as a precursor to Shokoji, and in the Ikko Ikki disturbances of the 15th and 16th centuries it became an important religious centre for the region. In 1584 it was moved to its current location, where it was guaranteed land and given protection by Lord Toshinaga Maeda. It is a fine surviving example of a Zenshu Buddhist temple, and as a result has been designated an Important Cultural Asset. Currently eleven of the twelve buildings in the complex are undergoing renovation work.

26 Tomb of Toshinaga Maeda 【Nationally Designated Historical Remains】

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This former wholesale centre, which stocked goods from all over Japan thanks to Fushiki's thriving merchant shipping, has the city's only remaining watchtower. The museum introduces the history of Fushiki and the surrounding villages, and the shipping and trade which made it rich.

This road connects Zuiryuji Temple and the grave of Lord Toshinaga Maeda, some 870 metres away. Originally real lanterns would have lined the route, but now it is lined with pine trees. In addition, 34 original stone lanterns on the route still remain.

The grave was built by third lord Toshitsune to glorify the achievements of his elder brother, second Lord Toshinaga Maeda, in 1646. The stone lanterns around the grave are originals, and the imposing, solemn atmosphere of the area remains even today. ■It is opened every year to the public on September 13th, the day of the Toshinaga Festival

Within the temple's grounds, there are three monuments commemorating the Manyoushu anthology of poems.

These small village shrines were built to gain divine protection for the grave of Lord Toshinaga

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Shokoji Temple moves to its current location in Fushiki Lord Toshinaga grants his protection to Shokoji Temple Lord Toshinaga completes Takaoka Castle Lord Toshinaga dies Takaoka Castle is demolished under the 'One Province, One Castle' decree Lord Toshinaga's grave is constructed Construction of Zuiryuji Temple is completed Shokoji Temple Main Hall is completed Zuiryuji Temple undergoes extensive renovation Three of Zuiryuji Temple's buildings are designated National Treasures The first stage of Shukoji Temple's renovation, on the main hall, is carried out The second stage of Shokoji Temple's renovation is carried out

Timeline 〈The heritage of religion〉

This is the largest grave of any daimyo (feudal lord) in JapanThis is the largest grave of any daimyo (feudal lord) in Japan

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