Map Type: | Japan |
Coordinates: | 36.5664°N 136.6553°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Shinto |
Established: | 1599 |
Location: | Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. |
is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.[1]
The shrine was established in 1599, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie (the first lord of Kaga Domain), in Utatsu-yama (卯辰山), east of Kanazawa. It was moved to its present location in 1873 and renamed to Oyama-jinja. The main gate was constructed in 1875. This gate is a peculiar mix of traditional Japanese, Chinese, and European religious architectural elements. The gate is high including the lightning rod. The third floor is particular famous for its Dutch stained-glass windows. It is said that the third floor was also used as a lighthouse. The gate was designated an Important Cultural Asset on August 29, 1950.