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Takaoka Shokoji temple, National treasure
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Joined 2025
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 in Japan.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Takaoka station
- The guide will pick up guests in front of the ticket gate.
Shokoji temple
We will arrive at the entrance of Shokoji temple.
Somon gate
Somon gate is about 9m tall and 5m wide. It is used in castle architecture.
Karamon gate
The gate has golden metal fittings. Phoenixes and dragons are carved.
Main hall
The main hall was built in 1795. It is designated as a national treasure.
Reception hall
This building has been as the oldest building at Shokoji temple. This reception hall is a large space for guests originally.
The entrance
We will come back to the entrance and take the car to the station.
Ending Point
Takaoka station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
*Guide fee
*Admission fee (500 yen per person)
*Private transportation (5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit)
*Fuel, toll, parking fees
Nothing
Tour Important Information
*This tour is not included the admission fee, so please pay it at the entrance for each.
*When guests enter the building, you have to take off your shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me for a customized tour request.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Yuta W.
I live in Takaoka city in Toyama area, right next to Kanazawa area.
I know the Hokuriku region has lots of attractive points, so I live in here.
But these area are still developing area for sightseeing because it is a little difficult to see around by yourselves especially when you come for the first time.
Since I moved into this area, I've been working as a guide in this region.
So why don't you join my tour when you come to the Hokuriku region?
$59/ per group
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