6 days in Takaoka Itinerary

Takaoka is a city in the northwestern portion of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Takaoka Castle Ruins and Cosmo Isle Hakui. Do some cultural sightseeing at Takaoka Mikurumayama Museum and The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses. Venture out of the city with trips to Nanto (Ainokura Minzokukan, Ainokura Observatory, &more), Kita Family House (in Hodatsushimizu-cho) and Chirihama Nagisa Driveway (in Hakui). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at House of Sugano Family, take an in-depth tour of Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen, explore the world behind art at Takaoka Art Museum, and examine the collection at Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Toyama Airport and Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in June, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.