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Literature Connected with the Town
A work that depicts the life of the Kokutaiji Temple resident priest Setsumon
Cultural Assets at the Roadside
The ruins of the palace of Prince Munenaga, called "the mansion of black logs."
Literature Connected with the Town
A light glimmering somewhere, moonflower shone softly
Visiting Famous Spots
Minamoto Yoshinaka prayed at this shrine for victory over the Taira forces.
People Connected with the Town
A politician who contributed to culture and education in Takaoka.
People Connected with the Town
An art dealer who contributed to the advancement of modern painting in Japan.
Legends
How a small shrine, Hebinomiya came to earn people's devotion.
Visiting Famous Spots
This area is designated as an important traditional buildings preservation area.
Landscape
The Hokuriudo highway was used by feudal lords for traveling to and from Edo.
Literature Connected with the Town
Takes as its theme the great Meiji era improvement project on the Shogawa River.
Visiting Famous Spots
A market of fresh seasonal natural products. Mouth-watering, lively and fun.
Visiting Famous Spots
A magnificent panorama of the sea.
Visiting Famous Spots
All life originated in the sea.
Visiting Famous Spots
An old shrine of Nagonoura.
Literature Connected with the Town
"A corridor, and a fresh early-summer breeze blowing to lead roof tiles."
Shrine and Temple Cultural Assets
It erected for Minamoto Yoritomo, a designated cultural asset of the city.
Cultural Assets at the Roadside
This stone tower is a designated cultural asset of the city. (Historical site)
Visiting Famous Spots in the Town
The name of the bridge is related to the origin of the name of Takaoka.
Literature Connected with the Town
"An Akutagawa Prize-winning work, this story illustrates aspects of Moriyama."
Townscape of Takaoka: Past and Present
Townscape of Takaoka: Past and Present
Literature Connected with the Town
There is description about the construction of Takaoka in the story.
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