Takaoka Daibutsu and Foundry Town Walk

The Takaoka Daibutsu, one of Japan's Three Great Buddhas alongside those in Nara and Kamakura, is a handsome Buddha statue created using the finest techniques of copper casting, Takaoka's traditional industry. The surrounding area features Kanaya-machi, a foundry artisan district with 400 years of history, where the streetscape of senbon-koshi latticed houses is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. You can enjoy experiences unique to this craftsman's town, such as tin accessory-making workshops and cafes where you can savor drinks and food served in cast metal vessels.