National Treasure Zen Temple with Gate, Buddha Hall, and Lecture Hall in a Line
About this spot
A renowned Soto Zen temple built by Maeda Toshinasu, the 3rd lord of Kaga Domain, to honor the memory of Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord. The arrangement of the gate, Buddha hall, and lecture hall in a straight line is considered a typical example of Zen temple architecture and all three are designated as national treasures. The spacious front courtyard surrounded by covered corridors is filled with serenity, and even in midsummer, the shade beneath the trees offers refreshment. It's a fitting place to visit before the Lantern Floating Festival, where an air of prayer flows throughout.
Fireworks details
Name: 千保川灯籠流し祭
Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 高岡市・千保川河川敷
2026年8月16日、高岡市を流れる千保川の河川敷で行われる灯籠流し祭は、お盆に帰ってきたご先祖の霊を、灯籠の灯りとともに静かに見送る伝統行事です。日が暮れると、家族の名前や願いごとが書かれた無数の灯籠が川面へと放たれ、ゆらゆらと灯りを揺らしながら下流へと流れていきます。花火や太鼓とはまた違う、静かで厳かな雰囲気が漂う祭りで、夏の終わりをしみじみと感じさせてくれます。夜の川面いっぱいに広がる灯りの帯は、高岡の夏の締めくくりにふさわしい光景です。
Tips
河川敷は夜になると足元が暗くなるため、懐中電灯やスマートフォンのライトを持参すると安心です。虫が多い時期でもあるので、虫よけ対策をしっかりしておきましょう。灯籠を流したい場合は、会場で受付方法を確認してください。
Tips
About 15 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station. An admission fee is required, and you can also pay respects to the memorial tablet of Maeda Toshinaga inside the Buddha hall. The interior of the halls is relatively cool in summer, making it an ideal rest spot during outdoor walks.
Best time to visit
Takes about 55 minutes. The white-walled temple buildings look particularly beautiful in the afternoon light.
Access & map
〒933-0863 Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka City, Sekimoto-machi 35
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2026 Senkoku River Lantern Floating Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Toyama
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