📕 Goshuin from visitors
Oyama Shrine
日本、〒920-0918 石川県金沢市尾山町１１−１
This shrine enshrines Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, and his wife Yoshohoin. Notable features include the Shinto gate (Shinmon), designated as an Important Cultural Property, and the first brick-built tamagaki (stone wall) in Kanazawa.
History
One of the shrines dedicated to domain founders that became popular from the late Edo period to the early Meiji era. It was founded in 1873 (Meiji 6) on the site of the Kanaya Goten within Kanazawa Castle, with the kami transferred from Ushitora Hachiman Shrine. In 1902, it was elevated to the rank of Bessoku Kanpeisha (Special Official Shrine), and it is currently listed as a Hyakumeisha (listed shrine) under the Association of Shinto Shrines.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
Blessings
Prosperity in business, victory, excellence in both literary and martial arts, marital harmony, safe childbirth, and disaster prevention.
What visitors say
Located in the center of Kanazawa, this shrine offers a quiet and serene atmosphere. The Shinmon gate, an Important Cultural Property, features a unique design with stained glass and is a highlight along with the worship hall and gardens. A bridge leads from the shrine grounds to Kenrokuen Garden, allowing visitors to enjoy seasonal scenery while strolling.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (New Year's First Visit)
A shrine in Kanazawa enshrining Maeda Toshiie. Famous for its unique gate blending Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles.
Enshrines Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, and his wife, O-Matsu-no-kata. It is known for its rare shrine gate (Important Cultural Property) that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles, featuring stained glass. The shrine is bustling with visitors for Hatsumode (New Year's first visit).
Highlights- ・Enshrines Maeda Toshiie
- ・Shrine gate designated as an Important Cultural Property
- ・Guardian shrine of Kanazawa
- Early JuneKanazawa Hyakuman-gokume Matsuri (Saijin-sai)
Kanazawa's largest festival. A procession reenacting Lord Tosa's entry into the castle.
In early June, coinciding with Kanazawa's largest festival, the Hyakuman-gokume Matsuri, the Hyakuman-gokume procession reenacting Lord Maeda Tosa's entry into Kanazawa heads to Oyama Shrine, where the Saijin-sai (Rite for the Enshrined Deity) is performed.
Highlights- ・Hyakuman-gokume procession
- ・Reenactment of Lord Tosa's entry
- ・Kanazawa's largest festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
口コミ (...件)
Looking up Oyama Shrine?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 shrines across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Chubu
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Chubu
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
Starting with the torii gate
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit