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Coordinates: 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.750°N 137.033°E / 36.750; 137.033
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Takaoka
高岡市
City
Flag of Takaoka
Location of Takaoka in Toyama
Location of Takaoka in Toyama
Takaoka is located in Japan
Takaoka
Takaoka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.750°N 137.033°E / 36.750; 137.033
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Hokuriku)
PrefectureToyama
Government
 • MayorKeiichiro Tachibana
Area
 • Total209.38 km2 (80.84 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2010)
 • Total177,552
 • Density847.99/km2 (2,196.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address7-50, Hirokōji, Takaoka-shi, Toyama-ken
933-8601
WebsiteCity of Takaoka
Symbols
FlowerKatakuri (Katakago)
TreeKoshinohigan-Sakura
Great Buddha of Takaoka
Toide Tanabata Festival (Toide, Takaoka)

Takaoka (高岡市, Takaoka-shi) is a city located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 177,552 and the population density of 847.99 persons per square kilometer. The total area is 209.38 km². Takaoka is the second largest city in Toyama Prefecture.

The city was founded on April 1, 1889.

Every autumn, the city has a Man'yō Festival in which poems from the Man'yōshū are recited. The city tram line is called the Man'yō line.

Takaoka bronzeware (高岡銅器, Takaoka dōki) is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of the bells and statues of Buddhist temples in Japan. The city is home to a large bronze Buddha, 15.85 meters tall from ground to halo, and the national treasure Zuiryū-ji Temple (瑞龍寺, zuiryū-ji).

Merger

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On November 1, 2005 the town of Fukuoka, from Nishitonami District, was merged into the city of Takaoka. Nishitonami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Transportation

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Takaoka is served by JR West's Takaoka Station with the Hokuriku Main Line, the Himi Line, and the Jōhana Line. Within the city, Manyōsen's Shin-Minato Harbor and Takaoka Kidō lines offer transport.

Sister cities

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Notable persons

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Economy

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Yomiuri Shimbun has a branch office in Takaoka.[1]

Points of interest

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Event

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  • Toide Tanabata Festival: July 3–7


Festival and events in Takaoka

May 1st Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival

An important tangible and Intangible Cultural Asset It is said that the tradition of this festival started when the 2nd Lord of the Kagan clan Toshinaga received a float from Hideyoshi. a powerful hegemon of the time. and fae it to the citizens of takaoka. The festival is highlighted by seven floats, expertly crafted in the brilliantly colored momoyama style, which make their way around the streets of Takaoka

References

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  1. ^ "組織体制." Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved on March 5, 2010.
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