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Meet One of Japan's Three Great Buddhas and Take Commemorative Photos

About this spot

One of Japan's Three Great Buddhas, alongside Nara and Kamakura, this is an iconic symbol of Takaoka city. Reflecting Takaoka's heritage as a copper-casting town, the bronze Buddha was cast using techniques of local metalworkers and is known for its gentle expression. The temple grounds are compact and easy to navigate, perfect for family photos. Start your fireworks festival day by touching upon Takaoka's history.

Fireworks details

Name: 伏木港まつり

Date & time: 8/2 (Sun) 20:00–21:00

Venue: 高岡市・伏木港

Shells: approx. 1,500

伏木港まつりのクライマックス、伏木万葉埠頭で行われる納涼花火大会です。2026年8月2日(日)、港の夜空に約1,500発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。海上安全祈願祭や民謡輪踊りとともに行われる夏祭りで、周辺には多くの夜店が立ち並びにぎわいます。港町伏木の歴史と海の景色を1日楽しんだ締めくくりにふさわしい、夏の夜のクライマックスです。

Tips

荒天時は中止・延期になる場合があるため、当日は高岡市の公式発表で開催可否を確認しましょう。周辺の港町公園などが臨時駐車場になりますが、終了後は大変混み合うため時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。

Food stalls

Where: 多くの夜店が並ぶ(詳細な出店場所・店舗数は不明)

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: takaoka.or.jp

Tips

About 10 minutes on foot from JR Takaoka Station. Admission is free. Daytime summer sun is intense, so stay hydrated while touring. Zuiryoji Temple is within walking distance.