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Temples and Shrines
Some of you may be interested in the Temples and Shrines of Toyama area. There are a few interesting spots, although there are nowhere near as many as in Kyoto or Nara. If you are interested in the history of them you should read Toyama by Walter Newport.
Zuiryuji: This is a Zen temple, built in Takaoka about 450 years ago. The grounds are quite striking and serene. It is well worth the visit. It is about a 10-minute walk from the south side of Takaoka station.
Takaoka Daibutsu The 3rd largest copper Buddha in Japan. About a 10 minute walk from the north side of Takaoka station. Take a right at Daiwa, and walk down the covered mall, head towards Kojo Koen, and you will see Buddha on the right. P.S. Go inside of him, he's a temple!
Kokutaiji: Another Zen temple located between Takaoka and Himi.
Nisseki-ji One of the most beautiful spots in Kamiichi. Famous for their meditation waterfalls, and sculpture of Myou in the mountainside, with the temple built around it.
Zuisen-ji Inami's elaborately carved all wooden temple.
Oyama Jinja Iwakuraji (Tateyama): http://www.oyamajinja.org/iwakura/index.html
Oyama Jinja Ashikura (Tateyama): http://www.oyamajinja.org/
Nissekiji, Oiwasan (Kamiichi): http://www.town.kamiichi.toyama.jp/hp/spot/spot02.html
Anantan Holy Water (Kamiichi): http://www.kita-alps.net/shop/indexanantan.php
Honpoh-ji in Yatsuo