Takaoka Daibutsu (Takaoka Great Buddha)
Also written: 高岡大仏 · 高冈大佛
Considered one of Japan’s Three Great Buddhas, this graceful bronze statue is cherished as a symbol of the city.
An Illustrated Japan / Toyama / Townscape & Scenery
About this place
Takaoka Daibutsu (Takaoka Great Buddha) in Toyama – Considered one of Japan’s Three Great Buddhas, this graceful bronze statue is cherished as a symbol of the city. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
