Takaoka (高岡市; -shi) is a city located in Toyama, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 170,164 and the density of 1,130.28 persons per km². The total area is 150.55 km². Takaoka is the second largest city in Toyama prefecture.

The city was founded on April 1, 1889.

Every autumn, the city has a "Man'yō Festival" in which poems from the Man'yōshū are recited. The city tram line is also called the "Man'yō" line.

Bronzeware (高岡銅器 Takaoka Dōki) is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of bells and statues of Buddhist temples in the whole country. The city is also home to a large bronze Buddha, 15.85 meters tall from ground to halo, and the national treasure Zuiryu Temple (瑞龍寺 zuiryûji).

Notable persons

• Fujiko Fujio - manga artist duo

External link

• Official website in Japanese
• Official website in English