Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa)
Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
The shrine was established in 1599, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, in Utatsu-yama, 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.
