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Takaoka (高岡市 Takaoka-shi) 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. Takaoka bronzeware (高岡銅器 Takaoka dōki) 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 Zuiryū-ji Temple (瑞龍寺 zuiryū-ji).
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[edit] TransportationTakaoka is served by JR West's Takaoka Station with the Hokuriku Main Line, the Himi Line, and the Jōhana Line. Within the city, Manyōsen's Shin-Minato Harbor and Takaoka Kidō lines offer transport. [edit] Sister Cities[edit] Notable persons
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