Yamachōsuji

The 600-meter street features traditional earthen-wall storehouses with black-tiled roofs and shachihoko statues, displaying Japanese architectural elements from different periods.

The area originated in 1609 when Lord Maeda Toshinaga of the Kaga Domain established the settlement, inviting merchants to create a commercial center near Takaoka Castle.

The street maintains numerous metalworking shops and traditional merchant houses, reflecting Takaoka's position as the primary producer of bronzeware in Japan.

Located within a 10-minute walk from Takaoka Station, the street provides access to multiple preserved buildings, museums, and traditional craft stores.

After the 1900 fire, merchants rebuilt their storehouses with innovative fireproofing techniques, incorporating brick walls between buildings while maintaining traditional facades.

Location: Takaoka

Inception: 1609

Address: 富山県高岡市 933-0929

GPS coordinates: 36.74747,137.01142

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:42