What other travelers are saying about Oyama Shrine
Oyama Shrine is a quiet and pleasant stop in Kanazawa, best known for its unique Western-style gate, which makes it stand out from other shrines in Japan.
The shrine is connected to beautiful garden areas, and if you keep walking a little further, you can easily reach Kanazawa Castle. It works very well as a scenic shortcut or a calm route when walking toward the castle, instead of taking the main streets.
The grounds are peaceful and easy to walk through, making it a nice place to slow down for a moment while exploring the city. A great stop if you’re visiting Kenrokuen, Oyama Shrine, and Kanazawa Castle on the same route.
Oyama Shrine is dedicated to the powerful Maeda clan, who ruled over the Kaga domain during the Edo period, making it a symbol of Kanazawa's rich history and culture.
Oyama Shrine features a mix of Shinto and Buddhist architectural styles, reflecting the syncretism of religious practices in Japan.
Yes, Oyama Shrine hosts various festivals throughout the year, including the vibrant Hyakumangoku Matsuri, which celebrates the legacy of the Maeda clan.
Yes, visitors are welcome to participate in rituals such as offering prayers, purchasing omamori (amulets), and making donations at the shrine.
The shrine's colorful main gate, called the Ishi-no-mon, and the towering pagoda are among its most distinctive features.
This is an understated shrine and its compound is beautifully landscaped and ornamented. There are ample places for good photographs. Entry is free. Some donations would be appreciated.
A free to visit shrine that features magnificent architecture and there is not that much people on a weekday. Worth a visit but there is no need to spend a lot of time there
Decent shrine. You can walk past it to get to Osaka castle. Pretty laid back area. Not full of tourist so you can get some decent photos during the day. What I liked most is that it’s fully accessible at night as you can get some sweet photos unless you have a Nokia or are one of those cool alternative people with film. But I would still recommend it if you are one of them.
Got special feeling when I walk in an ancient temple and shrine, here is the one. Combined western and eastern elements, the pathway to the shrine is so nice, and we met two little fur friends there.
