Takaoka & Toyama Bay Tour from Kanazawa with Metalworking Experience
- Visit the temples of Zuiryuji and Shokoji, designated as Japan's National Treasures, and explore the fascinating aspects of a lesser-traveled region in Japan
- Experience the art of metalworking in a city historically renowned for it by crafting your own tin drinking cup or chopsticks rest
- Explore Amaharashi Coast, which provides breathtaking views of Toyama Bay and a small island set against the majestic backdrop of the Northern Japanese Alps
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Takaoka City & Toyama Bay 1-Day Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Walking shoes
What's included in Takaoka & Toyama Bay Tour from Kanazawa with Metalworking Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 08:00, meet up at Kanazawa Station. The meet-up point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 08:40, Guided tour, Zuiryuji, Take the train from Kanazawa to Shin-Takaoka Station and explore the famous Zuiryuji temple
- [Attraction/experience] 10:10, Guided tour, Takaoka Great Buddha, Takaoka Daibutsu, also known as the Big Buddha, has occupied this site for centuries. After the original Buddha structure was destroyed in a fire, a bronze version was meticulously crafted
- [Attraction/experience] 10:30, Guided tour, Takaoka, Take a leisurely stroll through two of the city's traditionally preserved streets, where the buildings, dating mainly from the late 1800s and early 1900s, showcase the charm of different eras
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Takaoka Regional Local Industry Center, It's time to embark on the metalworking experience! Carve your design into a sand mold, pour tin into the mold, and witness your creation come to life
- [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Takaoka, Enjoy the local delicacy at your own expense at Takaoka
- [Attraction/experience] 13:10, Takaoka Fushiki Station, Board the train and arrive in Fushiki. On the journey to Shokoji, enjoy views of intriguing historical buildings, including the first private meteorological station established in Japan in 1883
- [Attraction/experience] 15:30, Guided tour, Amaharashi Coast, Take the train to Amaharashi for stunning mountain views around Toyama Bay. Explore the area and capture various angles of the natural landscapes
- [Return] 18:15, at Kanazawa Station, Take the bus or train back to Takaoka Station, then return to Kanazawa. Bid farewell and thank you for joining the tour! If you need recommendations for dinner options in Kanazawa, feel free to ask!
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Abutting the remarkable Toyama Bay, Takaoka boasts a diverse history spanning over 350 years. Known as the "Kitchen of Kanazawa," it was a hub for food production, metalworking, and pottery. Once the second city of the Kaga Domain, Takaoka received considerable wealth, largely invested in the construction of magnificent temples. Two of these temples, Zuiryuji and Shokoji, still stand as National Treasures. Join this tour to discover these historical temples, participate in metalworking activities, and savor the picturesque Amaharashi Coast overlooking Toyama Bay, with the snow-capped Tateyama mountains providing a stunning backdrop
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