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Zuiryuji Temple

国宝瑞龍寺

A 17th-century Soto-school Buddhist temple in Takaoka houses several buildings designated as national treasures and important cultural properties.

Zuiryuji Temple in winter, Takaoka, Toyama
Zuiryuji Temple in winter, Takaoka, Toyama © Toyama Tourism Organization
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00
Holidays 09:00–16:00
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
35, Sekihommachi, Takaoka City, Toyama
〒 933-0863
How to get there
Nearest stationTakaoka Station
高岡
Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line · Himi Line · Johana Line10 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop瑞龍寺前1 min walk from the bus stop

Zuiryuji is a Soto-school Buddhist temple, built in the 17th century by Toshitsune Maeda, the third Head of Kaga Domain. It enshrines Toshinaga Maeda, the second Head of the Domain. Though the current temple area is only 20% of the original, several of its buildings have been designated as national treasures or important cultural properties. The Sanmon-gate, Butsuden, and Hatto are designated National Treasures - the first in Toyama Prefecture to receive that status, in 1997 - while the Somon-gate (main entrance), Zendo, Oguri, Kairo, and Daisado are designated Important Cultural Properties.

Zuiryuji Temple, Takaoka, Toyama © Toyama Tourism Organization

Getting There

Map: Getting to Zuiryuji Temple. Legend: Johana Line; Himi Line; Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line; Hokuriku Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Toyama, Fukui, Koshinokata, Johana, Kurikara, Takaoka, Shin-Takaoka, Suehirocho.

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