Takaoka Daibutsu
About This Destination
The Takaoka Daibutsu is a bronze seated statue of Amida Buddha standing about 16 metres tall including its pedestal. The present statue was completed in 1933 after earlier wooden versions were lost to fire, and it draws on Takaoka's long tradition of copperware casting. It is frequently listed alongside the great Buddhas of Nara and Kamakura as one of Japan's three great Buddha statues. Visitors can walk the corridor around the pedestal, where paintings and a preserved head from an earlier statue are displayed. The statue stands about a ten-minute walk from Takaoka Station in the city centre. There is no set admission fee; visitors may make a voluntary offering.
Location
Prefecture: Toyama
Address: Takaoka, Toyama, Japan
Nearest Station: Takaoka Station
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00
Closed: Closes on irregular days.
Hours note: Hours are for the corridor inside the pedestal. The statue itself stands outdoors.
Hours and fees checked against the official site on 9 October 2026.
Best time to visit: Year-round
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Unknown
Access
Toyama, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I reach the Takaoka Daibutsu from Takaoka Station?
It is about a 10-minute walk from Takaoka Station, or roughly a 3-minute walk from the Sakashitamachi tram stop on the Manyosen line.
Is there an admission fee?
There is no fixed admission fee. Visitors may leave a voluntary offering, and the pedestal corridor is open during daytime hours.
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