Oyama Jinja Shrine

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Dedicated to Lord Maeda Toshiie and his wife Matsu, this shrine is famous for its unique "Shinmon" gate, which blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. The top level features beautiful stained glass that glows mystically at night. The shrine grounds also include a traditional strolling garden with a pond. This unique fusion of historical weight and Meiji-period modernism makes the shrine a popular destination for those interested in art and architecture.

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金沢バーチャルツアー / 前田利家を祀る尾山神社 Kanazawa JAPAN: Where a famous samurai is enshrined

金沢バーチャルツアー / 前田利家を祀る尾山神社 Kanazawa JAPAN: Where a famous samurai is enshrined

Kanazawa City Tourism Association

Oyama Jinja Shrine

Address
11-1 Oyama-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Website
http://www.oyama-jinja.or.jp/
Operator
Oyama Jinja Shrine

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