Oyama Shrine

Shrine

Prefecture

Ishikawa

Type

Shrine

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Free

Entry Fee

Free Entry Train Access

About This Destination

A Kanazawa shrine dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, known for a front gate blending Japanese, Chinese and European design.

Oyama Shrine enshrines Maeda Toshiie, the founding lord of the Kaga domain, and his wife Matsu. It is best known for its Shinmon, a three-story front gate completed in 1875 that combines Japanese, Chinese and European design elements and is designated an Important Cultural Property. The upper level holds panes of coloured Dutch glass, and the gate is said to carry one of Japan's oldest surviving lightning rods. The grounds include a strolling garden with ponds and bridges laid out in the Edo period. Entry to the shrine is free, and it stands within walking distance of central Kanazawa and Kanazawa Castle.

Location

Prefecture: Ishikawa

Address: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Nearest Station: Kanazawa Station

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Ishikawa, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Oyama Shrine from Kanazawa Station?

Take a loop bus from Kanazawa Station to the Minamicho / Oyama Jinja stop, then walk about 3 minutes; it is also about a 22-minute walk from the station.