LOCALU ローカル

Zuiryuji was built in 1663. 

It was built for a feudal lord Maeda to mourn him by his brother. Maeda was the founder of Takaoka city.

There are some traditional buildings which are designated as national treasures. 

Shokoji was established in 1471. The temple consists of 12 buildings.  

Among them, the main hall, the reception hall, and the entrance hall are designated as national treasures. 

Takaoka city was originally developed as a castle town by a feudal lord Maeda, 400 years ago. 

Kanayamachi town is known as the birthplace of Takaoka copperware and it flourished.

Guests can understand how to make the metal item and try to make own sake cups.

Yamacho district is the general term of which consists of 10 towns in Takaoka. Yamacho-suji street is one of streets of Yamacho district. 

Guests can appreciate the atmosphere of the town with traditional unique houses which equipped with fire-resistant construction. 

Mt. Futagami is a local mountain located in the suburbs of Takaoka city. It is a 274m high mountain. 

There is abundant nature. Local residents often hike for having their relaxing time. 

There are some attractions like a huge statue of goddess of mercy, observatory, and a huge bell named Piece bell.

Guests can see around  in the oldest distillery making whisky in the Hokuriku area.

Guests can make an own 700ml-bottle by yourself by taking out the whisky from a barrel.

Takoyaki making is a Japanese cuisine culture. Takoyaki is made from wheat flour. (It can be changed rice flour.) 

Using the machine, handmade fried ball are formed by using sticks. Typical ingredient is the octopus. 

Traditional Japanese sweets are typically served with matcha tea during tea ceremonies. 

The basic sweets consist of sweet red bean paste wrapped in the rice cake skin. 

Guests can wrap the filling in the skin and decorate them and can enjoy the sweets with tea.

We can hold the tea ceremony, which is a unique Japanese culture. The host traditionally prepares for the ceremony and serves tea to guests who are invited. 

Its culture that integrates etiquette, spirituality, space, utensils, and Japanese sweets. 

Guests can easily cycle any courses even uphills with power-assisted, and the fat tires allow you to cycle comfortably.

The guide will take guests to the nature area which is off the beaten path where travelers cannot access easily.