 The Buddha is situated next to the Daibutsu Temple in the middle of a residential area in Takaoka town centre.Kojo Park, the former site of the Takaoka Castle, is situated a short walk from the centre of Takaoka.Within the park grounds there are the Imizu Shrine, the Takaoka Museum, Takaoka Zoo, the Civic Hall, and Civic Gymnasium plus abundant nature.