The Takeda Residence Remains of Takaoka Castle Remains of

The Heritage of the Castle Town
The Heritage of the Castle Town
Takaoka's 400 year history begins with the vision of Toshinaga Maeda.
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One of Japan's Top 100 Parks
Sannomaru
Ikenohata Pond
Honmaru Bridge （West outer Moat）
The original stone walls still remain
on each side of the bridge between
Honmaru and Ninomaru
Honmaru
Akimaru
Kajimaru
Ninomaru
One of Japan's '100 Famous Castles'
Chushun
Bridge
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Statue of
Toshinaga Maeda
Nino Bridge
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Archery Hall
Nakanoshima
Choyo Waterfall
Ichino Bridge
Sumo
Ring
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The large moat covers
210,000 sq. metres,
around 30% of the park's
total area
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Takaoka
Municipal Museum
Sannomaru
Teahouse
Minbu's Well
City Gymnasium
Zoo
Kajimaru
Masugata Moat
（Chiritamarazu）
Akimaru
Sannomaru Moat
To JR Takaoka Station
Nakagawa
Moat
1 Remains of Takaoka Castle
（Takaoka Kojo Park）
【Prefecturally Designated Historical Site】
One of Japan's
'100 Historical Parks'
One of Japan's
top 100 cherry blossom locations
2 Remains of
Moriyama Castle
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.
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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.
Remains of Moriyama Castle／
○From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 20 minutes
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
Statue of Toshinaga Statue of Ukon Takayama,
Maeda, second lord
expert castle builder and
the province already had a
of the Maeda clan early Japanese Christian
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.
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
4 The Takeda Residence
【Important Cultural Asset】
Outer North Moat
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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.
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Gokoku
Shrine
Statue of Ukon Takayama
One of Japan's top 100 natural spring waters
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I can guide
you round
the museum!
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【Prefecturally Designated Historical Site】
Remains of Kibune Castle／○ From Noetsu Expressway Fukuoka I.C: 1 minute
Choyo Bridge
Imizu Shrine
Outer South Moat
Panorama
The Forest of Arts
Honmaru Hiroba
（Open space）
Inner West Moat
Public
Assembly Hall
Ninomaru
One of Japan's
most famous
moated parks!
3 Remains of Kibune Castle
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.
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
5 Ariso Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine
【Tangible Cultural Asset】
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
Ariso Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine／● From
that the shrine's stone walls, said to have
Takaoka Town Bus 'Komichi' Ariso jinja
mae Stop: 1 minute on foot ○ From Noetsu been donated by the Maeda clan, date
from the same era as Takaoka Castle.
Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes
6 Takaoka Sekino Shrine
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.
Takaoka Sekino Shrine／● From JR Takaoka Station: 7 Minutes on foot
○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes
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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.
Benkei's fist imprint
Benkei's footprint
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.
Keta Shrine Main Hall／
● From JR Fushiki Station:
25 minutes on foot
○ From the Noetsu Expressway
Takaoka-kita I.C: 15 minutes
Inside Keta Shrine,
there is a monument and
shrine dedicated to
Otomo no Yakamochi,
the 8th century author of
the Manyoshu
collection of poems.
Yakamochi kun
Timeline〈The Heritage of the Castle Town〉
1558-1570
Keta Shrine is rebuilt after its destruction
by Kenshin Uesugi
1585
Lord Toshinaga founds Moriyama Castle
Kifune Castle is destroyed in an earthquake
1609 March 18th
Toyama Castle is burnt to the ground in the
Great Fire of Toyama
Construction begins on Takaoka Castle according
April
to the design of Ukon Takayama
September 13th Lord Toshinaga enters Takaoka Castle
1614
Lord Toshinaga dies
1615
Takaoka Castle is demolished under the 'One Province,
One Castle' decree
The castle remains come under control of the
Town Magistrate's Office
Early 17th century
The Takeda family becomes the town hall and
centre of local government
1870
Kanazawa province decides to take over the land
for cultivation
1872
The land comes under the jurisdiction of Nanao
Prefecture
1873
Through the activism of Kajuro Hattori, legislation is
passed which grants
1875
The castle remains are officially designated 'Takaoka Park'
1965
The remains are designated a prefectural historical
monument
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【An Important Tangible and Intangible
Cultural Asset】
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.
Yamacho Street／● From JR Takaoka Station:
10 Minutes on foot ○ From the Noetsu
Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes
Only 5 events in the country are designated as
both a tangible and intangible 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.
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
Japan's three Great Buddha
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.
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
【Important Cultural Asset】
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
This museum is housed in a former merchant house.
Displays include those of old documents and old
tools used in the bronze casting industry, giving you
an insight into Takaoka's industrial heritage
◆ 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
Yamacho Street is built, dividing the castle town
from the merchant quarter
Lord Toshinaga donates a large float to the townspeople
1611
7 metalworkers are invited to Takaoka to set up business
in what would become Kanayamachi
1615
After Takaoka Castle is demolished, Lord Toshinaga and
his retainers move to Kanazawa
The townspeople begin to disperse
1620
Lord Toshitsune, fearful of the town's decline, forbids
residents to move out.
1751-1763
Bronzework techniques are introduced to Takaoka
Later 18th Century Production of Buddhist altar fittings, incense burners
and the like begins
1828
The industry of Takaoka is featured in Ikku Jippensha's
novel 'The Golden Sandal'
1900
The Great Fire (over 60% of Takaoka was razed to the ground)
sw a
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Tateyama I.C
Toyama
Toyama-nishi I.C
Toyama I.C
Hokuriku
Expressway
Toyama Airport
Tonami I.C.
Ecchuyatsuo
TＯＹＡＭＡ
Shogawa Hot Spring Village
Hukumitsu I.C.
Mt. Iouzan
Johana
Shgawa Gorge
（18.8km）
Shokawa I.C.
Tokai-hokuriku
Expressway
Inotani
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Miboro Dam
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Timeline〈The Heritage of Trade and Industry〉
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【Registered Cultural
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Takaoka
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The Ikadai
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（Cupola and chimney）
【Registered Cultural
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Toyama Bay
Himi
Nerima I.C.
Following the Meiji Restoration, the Murosaki Residence was used as a wholesaler,
but it now functions as a museum detailing
the construction methods of these unique
plasterwork buildings.
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Tsubata
（48.1km）
Constructed 1924
（in the old Murosaki Residence）
【Municipal Cultural Asset】
13 The Sano Residence
【Registered Cultural
Asset】
Isurugi
Komaki I.C.
Kanayamachi／● Kaetsuno Bus, get off at
'Kanaya' Bus stop ○ From Noetsu
Expressway Takaoka-kita I.C: 10 minutes
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Miyajima Valley
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Oyabe・Tonami JCT
（8.3km）
of Houses of Latticework
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Himi I.C.
Beach
Mt. Futagami Fushiki
Noetsu
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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.
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10 Reference Library for Takaoka's Storehouse-lined Streets
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
Takaoka I.C
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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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15 Great Image of Buddha
April 30 (evening), May 1
【Important historic buildings
preservation area】
■ Street lined with storehouses
Access to Takaoka
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The Heritage of Trade and Industry
Office of the Takaoka Steering Committee
for World Heritage Site Status
〒933-8567 1-40 Marunouchi Takaoka, Toyama
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Takaoka Drivers
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Elementaly School
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Takaoka Martial Arts
Complex
26 Toshinaga Maeda
Sekihonmachi
To Johana
Parking
Tsuchiya Bridge
Takaoka Fukuoka
Fukuoka Cultural
History and
Folklore Museum Center（U-hall）
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Takaoka Ekinan
Shokoji Temple
The grounds of
Shokoji Temple
Kofu
Elementary
School
To Central Takaoka
Park
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Ekinan
Kofu
Fukuoka
Higashishimozeki
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Shimizumachi
Koryo
Junior High School
Takaoka Fushiki
Kitamae Transport
Museum
Fushiki Shrine
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Fushiki-kofumotomachi
Manyomachi
Takaoka City Hall
Fushiki Branch
Terai Well （Site of Provincial
Social Insurance
Takaoka Hospital
Nakagawa
sakaemachi
Takaoka-ekimae
Daikunakamachi
Suido（Water Service）Park
Shimizumachi Data Hall of
Water Supply Tower
Jozuka
Elementary School
Jozukamachi
Takanomiyaguchi
Minamimachi
Nakagawamachi
Shimozekimachi
Daikunakamachi
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Entrance for
Mt. Futagami
Manyo Line
Shoboji
Temple
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Wing Wing Takaoka
Shinyokomachi
Monument of
Katakagonouta
Fushiki Junior
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Central Fushiki
City Gymnasium
Imizu Shrine
Sakashitamachi
〈Great Image of Buddha Entrance〉
City Auditorium
Sakashitamachi
Futagami Imizu Shrine
Takaoka Kogei
Koukou mae
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Residence The Forest of Arts
El Paseo
Takamine Park Takaoka
Takamine koen mae
Storehouse-lined Streets
Kataharamachi
Kifunemachi
Moriyamamachi
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The Ikadai
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Takaoka Kogei
High School
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Jokoji Bridge
Community
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Education Centre
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Bank Made of Red Brick
Hatagomachi
Takaoka
Emergency
Medical Center
Honmaru
Kaikan（Hall）
Honmachi Elementary School
Honmaru Hiroba
Reference Library for Takaoka's
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Altar Shop
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Bakuromachi
Takaoka Fureai
Welfare Centre
Konma
dashimachi
Shiroyama Park ▲
Nishi-ebisaka
Takaoka
Art Museum
Honmarumachi
Honmarukaikan-mae
〈Kojo Park West Entrance〉
Honmaru
Kaikan mae
Hiramai
Konmadashimachi
Rows of Houses
of Latticework
Nakashimamachi
8
Kawaramachi
Nichomachi
Kawaramachi
16 Kanayamachi
Yo
Yokotamachi
Yokotamachi
Hirokoji
Fushiki
Port
Entrance for
Mt. Futagami Manyo Line
▲ Mt. Futagami
Statue of the
Goddes of Peace
Mt.Futagami
Campsite
Remains of
Moriyama Castle 2
415
Bell of
Peace
Statue of
Yakamochi
Otomo
JR
Ho
Kanayamachi
Honmachi
Kanaya Green Park
Yamacho Street
Kawara
Street of whitewashed
Elementary plaster walled storehouses
School
o
ink
Sh
5
Ariso Jinja mae
Kawara
Kouminkan mae
Monument of the
Origin of Casting
Kanaya
Takaoka
Casting Museum
Takaoka City Yamachosuji
Important Traditional Building
Preservation Area
←
Takaoka-nishi
High School
M
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m
ich
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Marunouchi
Honmachi Kita
Omachi
Hi
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17
Sakuratoge
Tunnel
Central Fushiki
Buddhist Memorial Pagoda
卍 Bukkoku-ji Temple
Kogenji Temple 卍
JR
Showamachi
Saijo
Elementary
School
Bishamonten
Hall
国分口
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Sh
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Hirokoji
Mt. Futagami
Manyo Line
Lin
Na
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Bri
Naimen 内免橋
Bridge
dg
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Tomyodai
Daishigadake
卍
Takaoka
Shiyakusho
mae
Agricultural Cooperative
Association Building
Hirokoji
Old Nanbu Foundry
（Cupola and chimney)
160
◎
Takaoka Fire
Department
×
Takaoka Shoko Building
▲
Takaoka City Hall
（Main office）
Takaoka
Police
Station
Kokubuhama
Beach
Etchu-kokubu
Shikino Junior
High School
Otsubomachi
Oiwa
mi
Otsubomachi
1-chome
Momiji-hime Park
Amaharashi Tunnel
Iwasakihana Lighthouse
Hi
Abansal Plaza
Takaoka
Shikinochugakko-mae
〈Takaoka City Hall-mae〉
Seibi
Elementary School
Kyomachi
Kokutaiji
Temple
Encounter history, celebrate today, look to the future
Amaharashi Coast
Quasi-national Park
JR
Naimen
Naimen-2-chome
Yokotahonmachi
Jin
bo
Br
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Shikino
Chugakko
mae
Meiwa
Takaoka Nature
Recreation Village
“Appare House”
卍
Akenomachi
14
Yoshitsune Rocks
Oy
abe
Riv
er
Shikino Bridge
The Heritage of Religion
Amaharashi
The Takeda Residence 4
Kamitago
Awaramachi
Akenomachi
Naimen
Naimen-4-chome
Sakuradani
Ancient
Mounds
［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.
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.
Tanada Residence
Fu
sh
iki
Otsubomachi（4）
Gofukumachi
To Himi
Fushiki
Mukainomachi（1）
This is Takaoka,
City of History
and Tradition
Ariso Sho
Hachiman-gu Shrine
Mukainomachi（4）
er
Gofuku-machi Shrine
Otsubomachi（3）
iki
Otsubomachi
3-chome
Aramata Riv
8
Gofukumachi
Gando River
156
20
sh
Gofukumachi
Nawatekouminkan
mae
Fu
Naimen（3）
Naimen
To
Central Takaoka
Sanmon（Main Gate）
Fushikinishikimachi
a
Oy
be
r
ve
Ri
Statue of
Nyoinowatashi
【National Treasure】
This gate stands at the centre of the temple complex. It is
a two storey gate, constructed in austere Zenshu style.
L! W To Takaoka
Volunteer Tour Guides
Even the grain of the wood has
been carefully aligned to eliminate
knarls and joints on the exterior,
a true feat of craftsmanship.
Lecture Hall
【National Treasure】
Our volunteers can show groups or
individuals round Takaoka's famous
historical and scenic spots.
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.
●Please apply one week in advance.
L! C
●We ask that you pay the guide
1,000 yen per person to cover
transport costs.
●This service is available
from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Fukuoka
Koi-no-sato Park
［To apply or enquire further］
Takaoka Tourism Association
TEL.0766-20-1547
http://www.takaoka.or.jp
23 The stone mausoleums
of Zuiryuji Temple
【Prefecture designated historical remains】
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 paintings of 100 flowers on
the ceiling are by the celebrated
artist Kano Yasunobu.
The Heritage of Religion
24 Zuiryuji Temple Grounds
Lecture Hall
Tea Room
stone mausoleums
Sanctum
Kitchen
Meditation Hall
【Prefecture designated historical remains】
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 0766-254479 ● From JR Takaoka Station South Entrance: 10 Minutes
on foot ○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes
L! T S W
Ossuary
S T
Lecture room
Small inner shrine
Inner Buddha Library
5
Kitchen
4 Main Hall
Study
Sanmon（Main Gate）
3
7
Hall
7
Entrance Hall
Remains of Provincial Government House
Scripture Hall
1
2
Front Gate
Belfry
6
Treasury
Ceremonial Gate
Inner Gate
Drum tower
25 Hatchomichi
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.
The Cultural Heritage of Modern Takaoka
19 The grounds of Shokoji Temple
The main hall is a replica of the Amida Hall at Nishi-Honganji Temple in Kyoto
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.
18 Shokoji Temple
【12 buildings designated Important
Cultural Assets】
This is the largest grave of
any daimyo (feudal lord) in Japan
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.
Mausoleum
26 Tomb of Toshinaga Maeda
Approach to the grave
【Nationally Designated Historical Remains】
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.
Enquiries about Fushiki tourism
L! T It was made from Tomuro
stone, a kind of stone which
only Daimyo (feudal lords)
were permitted to use
L! 130 The sketches for these
flowers were said to have
been the work of the famed
artist Kano Tanyu
Tomb of Toshinaga Maeda／● From JR Takaoka Station South Entrance: 14 Minutes on foot
○ From Noetsu Expressway Takaoka I.C: 10 minutes
Drum tower
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.
◆ 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
Timeline〈The heritage of religion〉
1584
1585
1609
1614
1615
1646
1663
1795
1985-1996
1997
20
Gofuku-machi Shrine
【Municipal Cultural Asset】
21
Ote-machi Shrine
【Municipal Cultural Asset】
These small village shrines were built to gain divine
protection for the grave of Lord Toshinaga
Within the temple's grounds,
there are three monuments
commemorating the Manyoushu
anthology of poems.
【D
M C A】
Fushiki Tourism Promotion Centre／1 0766-44-1199
is opened every year to the public on September 13th, the day of the
Toshinaga Festival
Remains of Provincial
Government House
T F K T
M( F A R）
Interior view
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
■ It
.
Making `The Cultural Heritage of Modern
Takaoka` A World Heritage Site
Main Gate
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.
'B S P
'
The Gingko tree which bears no
fruit（In front of the main hall）
The
stone which fell from the
2
sky（In front of the main hall）
The
pond
which never dries up
3
（South of the main hall）
The
Amulet
Pillar （Inside the
4
south part of the main hall）
The
Cloud
Dragon Inkstone
5
（Treasury）
The Three Leaf Pine （North
6
side of the main hall）
The Roof Supporting Monkey
7
（Roof eaves）
1
1998-2004
2005-2018
（Planned）
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
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 Anniversary
In 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