The Great Buddha of Takaoka, Buddhist statue at Daibutsu-ji Temple in Takaoka, Japan.
The Takaoka Daibutsu stands 15.85 meters tall, featuring a seated Amida Buddha statue made entirely of copper using traditional metalworking techniques.
The original wooden Buddha statue was built in 1221 by Minamoto Yoshikatsu, with the current copper version completed in 1933 after 26 years of construction.
The statue represents the excellence of Takaoka's copper craftsmanship and holds recognition as one of Japan's Three Great Buddha statues alongside Nara and Kamakura.
Visitors can access the statue's base corridor, which displays 13 Buddhist paintings and houses remnants of the previous Buddha statue destroyed in the 1900 fire.
The Buddha's face exhibits refined features, leading poet Yosano Akiko to declare it more handsome than the Kamakura Daibutsu.
Location: Takaoka
Height: 15.85 m
Made from material: copper
Part of: Three Great Buddhas of Japan
Address: 11-29 Ōtemachi, Takaoka, Toyama 933-0039, Japan
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-17:00
Phone: +81766239156
Website: http://takaokadaibutsu.xyz
GPS coordinates: 36.74556,137.01712
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:08
Toyama offers visitors a balanced mix of culture, nature, and history. The city houses several notable museum institutions: the Toyama Glass Art Museum displays glassworks from Japan and internationally across six floors, while the Prefectural Museum of Art and Design showcases regional collections in a modern setting. The Science Museum complements this cultural offering with exhibits about space and biology, a planetarium, and interactive facilities for young visitors. Outdoor enthusiasts will find direct access to the surrounding mountains in Toyama. Mount Kurobegorō reaches 2,840 meters and provides views of the Northern Japanese Alps. Mount Washiba, at 939 meters, offers marked trails through the forest. In winter, the Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area opens its slopes from December to March. In the city, Kansui Park runs along the Fugan Canal with paved walkways, while botanical gardens feature native plants and tropical greenhouses. The Toyama Family Park combines a zoo, playgrounds, and green spaces, creating a spot for relaxation for all ages.
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