Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa)

Oyama Shrine (尾山神社, Oyama-jinja)
	Main gate
Religion
Affiliation	Shinto
Location
Location	Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
	Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates	36°33′59″N 136°39′19″E
Architecture
Date established	1599
	Glossary of Shinto

Oyama Shrine (尾山神社, Oyama-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.

Oyama-jinja

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 25 metres (82 ft) 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.

External links

Oyama Jinja Shrine Kanazawa City Tourism Association

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