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Toyama may not have as many shrines and shrines as Kyoto or Nara, however, what we do have is different and spectacularly beautiful in its own way.<\/p>\n

1. Zuiryuji<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n

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2. Takaoka Daibutsu\u00a0(Great Buddha)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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3. Kokutaiji<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Zen temple located between Takaoka and Himi.<\/p>\n

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4. Nisseki-ji<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You may also be interested in the\u00a0Anantan Holy Water (Kamiichi).<\/p>\n

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5. Zuisen-ji<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inami’s elaborately carved all wooden temple.<\/p>\n

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6. Oyama Jinja Iwakuraji<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may also be interested in the Oyama Jinja Ashikura<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Note:<\/em><\/strong> If you are interested in the history of them you should read\u00a0Toyama<\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0Walter Newport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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