# Oyama Shrine

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

- Prefecture: Ishikawa
- Type: Shrine
- Address: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://www.oyama-jinja.or.jp/

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.

## FAQ

### 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.

### What makes the Shinmon gate notable?

It combines Japanese, Chinese and European styles, has coloured Dutch glass on its top level, and is an Important Cultural Property.

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Source: Oyama Shrine — Japan Voyage