Rising serenely in the historic city center, the Takaoka Daibutsu stands as a resilient symbol of rebirth and local craftsmanship. After centuries of wooden predecessors repeatedly succumbed to devastating fires, master coppersmiths took nearly three decades to cast this enduring copper figure, completing it in 1933. Visitors can admire its striking, handsome visage up close and step inside the hollow base to view evocative Buddhist paintings and the charred remains of the prior wooden statue. It is an essential stop for anyone exploring Toyama's profound spiritual and artistic traditions.
- Statues & Monuments
- Buddhist Temples
- Sacred Sites
- Historic Landmarks
- Local Craftsmanship
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