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Historic Temples and Shrines

Toyama's religious landscape spans from the coastal plains of Takaoka to the sacred peaks of the Tateyama mountain range. This selection highlights the National Treasure Zuiryū-ji, a masterpiece of Zen architecture, and the Takaoka Great Buddha, a 16-meter bronze statue cast by local artisans. The list also includes Shinto sites like Oyama Shrine, dedicated to mountain worship, and Hie Shrine, which hosts the Sanno Matsuri, the largest festival in the prefecture. These sites showcase centuries of Buddhist art and indigenous Shinto traditions.

Historic Temples and Shrines — Harita

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Zuiryū-ji

Zuiryū-ji is a Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The temple belongs to the Sōtō-school of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

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大仏寺

Jodo sect temple housing the Takaoka Great Buddha, a 16-meter bronze statue of Amida Nyorai. Cast using local metalworking techniques, it is recognized as one of Japan's three great Buddha statues.

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Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Japan that worships Mount Tate.

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Hie Shrine

Shinto shrine in Toyama City dedicated to the deities Oyamakui-no-mikoto and Onamuchi-no-mikoto. It hosts the annual Sanno Matsuri, the prefecture's largest festival, beginning each year on May 31st.

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Yagokorooichihiko Shrine

Shinto shrine located in Kurobe City. Historically known as Mishima Shrine, it was renamed during the Meiji period but is still colloquially referred to by its former name.

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魚津神社

Shinto shrine located in Uozu City.