is a city located in Toyama, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 170,164 and the density of 1,130.28 persons per km². The total area is 150.55 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 also called the "Man'yō" line. is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of bells and statues of Buddhist temples in the whole country. The city is also home to a large bronze Buddha, 15.85 meters tall from ground to halo, and the national treasure .

Mergers

• On November 1, 2005, the town of Fukuoka from Nishitonami District merged into the city of Takaoka. Nishitonami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Transportation

Notable persons

• Fujiko Fujio - manga artist duo
• Tadamasa Hayashi - art dealer

Points of interest

• Futagami Manyo Botanical Gardens

Event

• Toide Tanabata Festival - July 3-7 (every year)

External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Official website (English)
• An article about the Takaoka Daibutsu