Oyama Shrine (Toyama)
Oyama Shrine may refer to: *Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa) is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. 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 re ... (尾山神社), Kanazawa, Ishikawa * Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) (雄山神社), Tateyama, Toyama * {{Disambiguation ...
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Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa)
is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. 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 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 A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid, for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mar .... The gate was designated an Important Cultural Asset on August 29, 1950. References External links Oyama Jinja ShrineKanazawa City T ...
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