Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa)
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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 Template:Convert 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The gate was designated an Important Cultural Property on May 13, 1935.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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- Oyama Jinja Shrine Kanazawa City Tourism Association
- Oyama-jinja Shrine Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League
- Oyama-Jinja Shrine Gate Kanazawa City Cultural Properties
- 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
- Bekkaku Kanpeisha
- Ishikawa Prefecture designated tangible cultural property
- Prefecturally designated scenic spots