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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Takaoka (高岡) is a port city in Toyama, Japan. While the prefecture's second-largest city, the main reason for travellers to visit is the ferry to and from Vladivostok, Russia.
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高岡大仏 Takaoka Daibutsu
Claims to be one of Japan's Top 3 Buddhas, although it's actually only in the top three if the height of the halo is included.
瑞龍寺
A large Soto Zen temple, three of whose buildings have been designated as National Treasures.
新湊きっときと市場
By ferry
Fushiki-Toyama Port (伏木富山港 Fushiki-Toyama-kō) is located a fair distance from central Takaoka.
The Man'yōsen tram line (万葉線) trundles through town, starting at JR Takaoka Station.) Fares are ¥200-400 depending on the distance. It runs every 15 minutes from 05:30-23:30.
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