Plan Status:
Active
CULTURE
Architectural exploration in Yamacho District, Takaoka City
Toyama
1hours
Takaoka was established when the second lord, Maeda Toshinaga, built the Takaoka Castle about 400 years ago. After overcoming several crises, the third lord, Maeda Toshitsune, transformed the castle town into a town of commerce and industry. The Yamacho District (Yamacho-suji) was a center of distribution and prospered as the center of commerce. The merchant culture flourished and has been handed over beyond generations since then. In 1900, the town was damaged by a massive fire. Houses were rebuilt with the fire-proof Dozo-zukuri structure, and some of the houses still remain in the district. These houses, a fusion of Japanese traditional and Western architecture, deeply reflect the merchant culture of the Yamacho District. On this tour, we explore the architecture of the Yamacho District with a local guide who is also the manager of the Takaoka Dozo-zukuri Museum. We will examine the houses' exterior and interior architectural spaces from a cultural perspective to deepen our understanding of the Yamacho District's architecture.
Highlights
・You'll discover aspects of the town that you wouldn't be able to experience just by walking through it. ・Of course, I'll also join you for some shopping!
Max. number of guests
4 People
Itinerary
Meet at the Takaoka Dozo-zukuri Museum → Take a stroll through the Yamacho District; I will share insights into its history, architecture, and culture along the way. → Come back to the museum and explore inside the historic house.
Meeting point
Takaoka Dozo-zukuri Museum
26 Konmadashimachi Takaoka-city Toyama Japan
What to bring
・Comfortable shoes for walking and clothing suitable for the weather.
Precautions
・Price for one person covers up to four participants. If you're joining with fewer than four people, please make a reservation for one person. Please tell me the number of participants via chat after the reservation is made. ・An admission fee of 300 yen (240 yen for those 65 and over) per person is required in addition.
Not allowed:
Any illegal activities.
About Attendant
Ayaka Tokai
"Hello! My name is Ayaka. I'm a regional interpreter guide. If you're interested in traditional architecture and crafts, I would happily show you around!"