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 Mikurumayama Museum and Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy. Do some cultural sightseeing at Kita Family House and House of Sugano Family. Venture out of the city with trips to Hakui (Chirihama Nagisa Driveway & Cosmo Isle Hakui), Nanto (Ainokura Minzokukan, Ainokura Observatory, &more) and Shirakawa-mura (Shirakawago, The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Fushiki Meteorology Archive, steep yourself in history at Yuminoshozu, explore the world behind art at Takaoka Art Museum, and kick back and relax at Amaharashi Coast.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Takaoka tour website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Toyama Airport and Komatsu Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Takaoka can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.