| Takaoka 高岡市 |
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| Takaoka's location in Toyama, Japan. | |
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  Takaoka, Toyama
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| Takaoka's location in Japan. | |
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| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) |
| Prefecture | Toyama |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 209.38 km2 (80.84 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2007) | |
| Total | 179,070 |
| Density | 855 /km2 (2,214 /sq mi) |
| Location | 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.75°N 137.033°ECoordinates: 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.75°N 137.033°E |
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| Tree | Koshinohigan-Sakura |
| Flower | Katakuri (Katakago) |
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| Takaoka Government Office | |
| Mayor | Keiichiro Tachibana |
| Address | 7-50, Hirokōji, Takaoka-shi, Toyama-ken 933-8601 |
| Phone number | 0766-20-1111 |
| Official website: City of Takaoka | |
Takaoka (高岡市 Takaoka-shi) is a city located in Toyama, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 170,164 and the density of 1,130.28 persons per km². The total area is 150.55 km². Takaoka is the second largest city in Toyama prefecture.
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
Every autumn, the city has a "Man'yō Festival" in which poems from the Man'yōshū are recited. The city tram line is also called the "Man'yō" line.
Takaoka bronzeware (高岡銅器 Takaoka dōki) is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of bells and statues of Buddhist temples in the whole country. The city is also home to a large bronze Buddha, 15.85 meters tall from ground to halo, and the national treasure Zuiryū-ji Temple (瑞龍寺 zuiryū-ji).
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Mergers
- On November 1, 2005 the town of Fukuoka, from Nishitonami District, was merged into the city of Takaoka. Nishitonami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Transportation
Takaoka is served by JR West's Takaoka Station with the Hokuriku Main Line, the Himi Line, and the Jōhana Line. Within the city, Manyōsen's Shin-Minato Harbor and Takaoka Kidō lines offer transport.
Sister Cities
Notable persons
- Fujiko Fujio - manga artist duo
- Tadamasa Hayashi - art dealer
- Yojiro Takita - film maker. 2008 Film 'Okuribito' won Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Points of interest
Event
- Toide Tanabata Festival - July 3-7 (every year)
External links
Media related to Takaoka, Toyama at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
- Official website (English)
- An article about the Takaoka Daibutsu
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