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[Toyama] Takaoka & Toyama Bay Tour from Kanazawa with Metalworking Experience
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- Overview
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- Visit the temples of Zuiryuji and Shokoji, designated as Japan's National Treasures, and explore the fascinating aspects of a lesser-traveled region in Japan
- Experience the art of metalworking in a city historically renowned for it by crafting your own tin drinking cup or chopsticks rest
- Explore Amaharashi Coast, which provides breathtaking views of Toyama Bay and a small island set against the majestic backdrop of the Northern Japanese Alps
- What to expect
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Abutting the remarkable Toyama Bay, Takaoka boasts a diverse history spanning over 350 years. Known as the "Kitchen of Kanazawa," it was a hub for food production, metalworking, and pottery. Once the second city of the Kaga Domain, Takaoka received considerable wealth, largely invested in the construction of magnificent temples. Two of these temples, Zuiryuji and Shokoji, still stand as National Treasures. Join this tour to discover these historical temples, participate in metalworking activities, and savor the picturesque Amaharashi Coast overlooking Toyama Bay, with the snow-capped Tateyama mountains providing a stunning backdrop
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