Takaoka, Toyama
Takaoka, Toyama
| Takaoka 高岡市 |
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| Coordinates: 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.75°N 137.033°ECoordinates: 36°45′N 137°2′E / 36.75°N 137.033°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) | ||
| Prefecture | Toyama | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Keiichiro Tachibana | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 209.38 km2 (80.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 1, 2010) | |||
| - Total | 177,552 | ||
| - Density | 847.99/km2 (2,196.3/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Koshinohigan-Sakura | ||
| - Flower | Katakuri (Katakago) | ||
| Phone number | 0766-20-1111 | ||
| Address | 7-50, Hirokōji, Takaoka-shi, Toyama-ken 933-8601 |
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| Website | City of Takaoka | ||
Takaoka (高岡市 Takaoka-shi) is a city located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 177,552 and the population density of 847.99 persons per square kilometer. The total area is 209.38 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 called the Man'yō line.
Takaoka bronzeware (高岡銅器 Takaoka dōki) is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of the bells and statues of Buddhist temples in Japan. The city is 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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Merger
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
Mirandópolis, São Paulo, Brazil
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
Notable persons
- Fujiko Fujio - manga artist duo
- Tadamasa Hayashi - art dealer
- Yojiro Takita - film maker. His 2008 film Okuribito won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Economy
Yomiuri Shimbun has a branch office in Takaoka.
Points of interest
- Futagami Manyo Botanical Gardens
Event
- Toide Tanabata Festival: July 3–7
- Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival: May 1st
It is said that the tradition of this festival started when the 2nd Lord of the Kagan clan Toshinaga received a float from Hideyoshi, a powerful hegemon of the time, and shared it to the citizens of takaoka. The festival is highlighted by seven floats, expertly crafted in the brilliantly colored momoyama style, which make their way around the streets of Takaoka.
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Toyama Prefecture