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. The shrine was established in 1599, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie (the first lord of

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), in Utatsu-yama (卯辰山), east of

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. 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,

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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

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. The gate was designated an Important Cultural Asset on August 29, 1950.

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Oyama Jinja Shrine
Kanazawa City Tourism Association Beppyo shrines Religious buildings and structures completed in 1599 1599 establishments in Japan Religious organizations established in the 1590s Shinto shrines in Ishikawa Prefecture Buildings and structures in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Giyōfū architecture {{Shinto-stub