[2025 Takaoka Attraction] Travel Guide for Zuiryu-ji (Updated Apr)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Zuiganji Temple is the only national treasure temple in Toyama Prefecture, located in Takaoka City. If you want to go to the Ameharu Coast, you must change trains in Takaoka and take a tour of this temple, which represents the ascetic tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism and the customs and customs of the Edo period. The main gate and mountain gate of Ruilong Temple are tall and majestic, with two majestic and angry Vajra statues standing on both sides of the gate. After crossing the two gates, you will reach the pure land of the temple. There is a statue of Sakyamuni enshrined in the courtyard. The wall reliefs are of different styles, which are mixed and integrated with each other, making the temple particularly magnificent. The ticket price is ¥500. If you want to drink tea in the teahouse, you can buy a combined ticket for ¥900. Chinese maps and explanations are provided. Zuiryuji Temple has an inseparable relationship with the Maeda family, so the family crest decorated with plum petals can be seen everywhere. #ToyamaTravel #TakaokaCity #Zuiryuji Temple

🌟Life suggestion🌟 This spring, visit Nobita's home and spend two days experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the Japanese countryside, snowy mountains, and coastline🚞 💕Takaoka Flower Forest Park 🚉Take the Shinkansen from Toyama. It only takes 10 minutes, passing through wheat fields and countryside, to reach Doraemon's hometown. Standing in the park and looking at Nobita and his friends, it's like returning to the place where they often played together💗 📍Address: 1342 Sano, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 🚄Toyama Station - Takaoka Station, transfer to a bus, 20 minutes 💕Takaoka Art Museum (Fujiko F. Fujio Exhibition Hall) 🎨Takaoka is the place of birth of Fujiko F. Fujio✍️The exhibition hall contains Doraemon's manuscripts, biographical films of the author, and even the suitcase he used when he went to Tokyo😭There are also many Doraemon souvenirs in the gift shop💙 📍Address: 1F, Takaoka Art Museum, 1-1-30 Nakagawa 1-chome, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 🚄Himi Line, Manyo Line, 15 minutes 💕Doraemon Tram 🚋The one-and-only Doraemon Tram💙Each section is a different childhood memory🐟Departing from Fujiko F. Fujio's hometown, "Takaoka Station," Doraemon accompanies you all the way, while you enjoy the beautiful Japanese countryside scenery outside the window～ 🚃Takaoka Station - Ekinokata Station ⏰ Doraemon Tram runs every hour📅Closed on Wednesdays 💰: One-way 400 yen, one-day pass 900 yen 💕Zuiryuji Temple ⛩️Zuiryuji Temple is Toyama's only national treasure-class building. The Sanmon gate was rebuilt in 1820. If the weather is just right, with white clouds and blue sky overhead, the scenery is tranquil and breathtaking✨The temple is harmonious and simple. Enjoy a cup of matcha in the Dharma Hall and feel the healing brought by the good weather and ancient architecture☀️ 📍Address: 35 Sekimotocho, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 🚶Walking distance from Takaoka Station 💕Takaoka Daibutsu (Great Buddha) 🪔Along with the Great Buddhas of Nara and Kamakura, it is known as one of Japan's "Three Great Buddhas" today. 600 meters from Takaoka Station stands this Great Buddha, integrated with the local houses, peaceful and serene🍃 📍Address: 11-29 Otemachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 🚶Walking distance from Takaoka Station 💕Amaharashi Coast 🗻"Spirited Away" and "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" were both filmed at Amaharashi; from November to March every year, the snow-capped mountains and the sea🌊A retro train slowly approaches from a distance🚞It feels like a fairy tale coming to life🎠 🚂Takaoka Station - Amaharashi Station, 20 minutes 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: 1️⃣Shogawa Onsen Yumetsuzuri💙: A Japanese hot spring inn with open-air baths! Hotel shuttle bus to Takaoka Station can be booked🚉 📍Address: 3531 Kanaya, Shogawamachi, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture 2️⃣Yosuga💙: A hotel that combines manga and lodging～15-minute walk to Toyama Station, a must-visit for manga lovers💗 📍Address: 1-11-10 Suwagawara, Toyama, Toyama Prefecture

Zuiryu-ji Temple is the family temple of Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of the Kaga Domain, located in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The temple is designated as a National Treasure and is a magnificent example of early Edo period Zen architecture. The beautiful arrangement of the Sanmon Gate, Buddha Hall, and Dharma Hall is truly impressive. I visited in the summer, and the combination of the lush green lawn, blue sky, and the solemn architectural beauty of the temple created a stunning view that I could gaze at forever. Compared to Kanazawa, there are fewer tourists, so I recommend it to those who want to feel the history and tranquility! ☺️ ▶︎Access 16-minute walk from Shin-Takaoka Station 📍Location: 35 Sekihonmachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 933-0863 💰Price per person: 500 yen

#sakura2024 🌟 Among the highlights of Hokuriku, Toyama City stands out for its youthful beauty and dazzling scenery. From Toyama Station to Toiwa Canal Ensui Park, from Toyama Glass Museum to Tachikawa Kurobe, this city shows the richness of history and the vitality of the future. The rich and diverse delicacies attract countless diners to stop and taste. Toyama black ramen, fluorescent squid, trout sushi, white shrimp, carp, etc. Each delicacy carries the unique charm of this city. Toyama City, a young and beautiful city, is waiting for your exploration and discovery. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Toyama Station (Toyama Station, Toyama-eki) - The most convenient way to get to Toyama from Tokyo is to take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen directly, which takes about 2 hours. - From Kanazawa, it only takes 20 minutes by Shinkansen, which is as convenient as taking the high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin. 🌻 Famous attractions in Toyama Toyama Castle is located near the Kinzu River. It was once called the "Floating Castle" in the Middle Ages and is one of Toyama's oldest attractions. The Toyama Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum located in the "Toyama Kirari" building designed by the world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. It is a must-see. Fuiwa Canal Ring Water Park is one of the favorite attractions for tourists. It has the most beautiful Starbucks cafe in the world. Zuiryuji Temple is located in the center of Takaoka City and is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple. Tachikawa Kurobe is located in the northern Japanese Alps and is one of the deepest canyons in Japan. Kurobe Dam allows you to experience the majesty of "Japan's No. 1 Dam" and the beautiful surrounding scenery! 😋 Toyama Food 🍜 Toyama Black Ramen: The soup base is usually dark brown and sometimes even looks like ink, but don’t be scared by its dark appearance. The taste and chewy texture of Toyama Black Ramen will make you unforgettable! 🦑 Fluorescent squid (hotaru-ika): This deep-sea creature glows in the dark and is very interesting. 🍣 Trout Sushi: Smoked trout is laid on white rice, pressed heavily to make sushi, then wrapped in bamboo leaves and stored in a wooden box to maintain freshness. 🦐 White shrimp is called the "jewel of Toyama Bay". Its appearance is slightly pink, and when it is not processed, it is crystal clear and as beautiful as a pearl. 🐟 Carp is a specialty of Toyama and can be used as sashimi with a delicious taste.

This is Zuiryuji Temple. This famous Soto-school Zen temple was built by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Maeda han. The name is said to derive from the posthumous Buddhist name of Maeda Toshinaga, which was Zuiryu-in. The main gate, main hall, and Dharma hall stand in a line, and the temple buildings are laid out symmetrically left and right, interconnected by roofed passageways in a beautiful and powerful sight. Construction took about 20 years to complete. The temple complex was originally surrounded by a moat, like a castle. The buildings toward the front were destroyed by fire in the mid-18th century, and the main gate rebuilt about 70 years later. In the late Showa era the temple underwent extensive repair over a ten-year span, and in 1997 the main gate, main hall, and Dharma hall were designated national architectural treasures. In 2024, I want to go to Takayama. #2024wish

Toyama Tour 🍃 1-2 **Takaoka Fairy Tale Forest Park** Manga artist Hiroshi Fujimoto (pen name Hiroshi Fujimoto) is a local of Toyama. There are statues of Doraemon in the park 🥹♡, I also quietly mixed in, try to find it 🔍 3-4 **Kanaya-cho** Famous for its thousand-grid street view and stone roads. There are some hearts hidden on the stone road! 5 **Zuiryuji Temple** This is a Toyama temple designated as a national treasure. The symmetrical corridor around the Buddha Hall is 300 meters long and is one of the precious ones in existence. There is also a toilet god 🚽. 6-7 **Nōsaku** As a casting city with a 400-year history in Toyama. Here you can experience the production process of Takaoka casting. I tried to make a small dish 💭, compact the sand and shape the casting mold. You can also engrave, etc., to make a unique casting ✌🏼. It is also popular as a photo spot. 8 **Ferveur** Toyama's cake shop. The appearance is a yolk-colored egg 🍳, very cute. Hard pudding and soft chiffon cake are both excellent 🍮. 9 **Takaoka Daibutsu** Known as one of the three great Buddhas in Japan. It is said to be the most handsome Daibutsu in Japan 🥹. You can buy Daibutsu cakes at the cafe next to the Daibutsu 🥠♡. 10 **Yamacho-suji** A retro small town composed of earth warehouse buildings. Kanaya-cho and Yamacho-suji are only a 10-minute walk away, be sure to tour together 🚶. Toyama Tour Summary ⛰️

There are many small cities in Toyama Bay that are less beautiful and have spirituality. As the hometown of Fujiko Fujio, Takaoka knows that it is defined as the city of Dangdang Cat. I dont know that there are many ancient treasures in this country. About 15 minutes walk from the new Takaoka Station, you can see the Ruilong Temple built more than 350 years ago. It is said that this temple took 20 years to build, was created by the third generation of Takaoka Castle, Maeda, and was designated as the national treasure of Japan in 1997. The majestic Jialan pattern of Ruilong Temple is magnificent and elegant. It has a sense of beauty among the lush lawns. It is a typical building in the early Edo period, and it also shows the momentum of the 120-year-old stone power of Kaga! There are basically no foreign tourists here. If you want to avoid the crowds of tourists, Gaogang is a good choice.