Top Things to do in Hokuriku
Things to do in Hokuriku, Chubu: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Hokuriku, Japan including Echizen Daibutsu, Haiku Monument of Kyoshi, Aiko and Hakusui, Doraemon Postbox, Statue of Kyuten Jukki, Symbol Road Monument, Keitai Tenno Zo Stature, Omatsu Takamatsu Statue, Mermaid Terrace, Doraemon no Sampo Machi, Noto Daibutsu.
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1. Echizen Daibutsu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
Located at the foothills of Mt. Hakusan, the Echizen Daibutsu is 17 meters tall, and watches over its home Katsuyama City. Although not visited as much as other “giant Buddhas,” the absence of large crowds adds to the feeling of zen one can experience while walking around the enormous complex. In the serenity of the main hall, visitors feel the quiet aura of the giant Buddha, flanked by nearly 1300 smaller Buddha statues set along the walls. Many of the smaller Buddha statues have “friendly” expressions that are quite uncommon in Japanese temples. “No two are alike” – so visitors might find one that looks similar to themselves.
2. Haiku Monument of Kyoshi, Aiko and Hakusui
3. Doraemon Postbox
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Joy_Sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The Manyo Line tram station at Takaoka has an interesting structure which excites all visitors. A bronze statue of Doraemon which is a post box. It is a large structure, almost the height of an average person. All letters dropped at this post box are marked with a Doraemon stamp. A wonderful souvenir. The futuristic blue robot cat and its creator have been impressively been honored in Takaoka city and this statue represents the same.
4. Statue of Kyuten Jukki
5. Symbol Road Monument
6. Keitai Tenno Zo Stature
7. Omatsu Takamatsu Statue
8. Mermaid Terrace
9. Doraemon no Sampo Machi
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Joy_Sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The character of Doraemon was created by Fujiko F. Fujio who hailed from Taksoka City in Japan. One of the highly popular Japanese Manga series characters across the world. In honour of the creator, Doraemon and his friends are depicted as statues right on front of the Takaoka station across the main road in front of the shopping mall. The statues are created to perfection and a very popular photography spot for locals as well as visitors. The statues are metal works. One can also see a large bronze statue of Doraemon in the Manyo tram line (Manyosen) Takaoka station waiting area. It is surprisingly a large post box. Fans of Doraemon consider it a pilgrimage to Takaoka. Definitely enjoyable.
