736 Takase, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Explore the Takase Ruins, a preserved estate village dating back to the early Heian period, designated as a National Historic Site in 1972. Discover the remains of three buildings, including the main hall of the estate's management office for Todai-ji Temple. Stroll through the tranquil park-like setting, beautifully maintained with Japanese garden elements. The adjacent Nanto City Museum of Buried Cultural Properties displays excavated artifacts like pottery and wooden tablets. Located at 736 Takase, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, it's a 10-minute bus ride from Fukuno Station (get off at Takase Jinja-mae) or a 15-minute drive from the Tonami IC. A peaceful place to reflect on history.
Era: Heian Period. Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Historic Site