富山縣寺廟與神社

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.