Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa) Explained

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-06-06 . A Summer Stroll Through Green Kanazawa . 2022-11-04 . nippon.com . en.