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Oyama Shrine
11-1 Oyama-machi
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0918
Japan
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Dec
47°F 8°C
35°F 1°C
Jan
42°F 5°C
31°F 0°C
Feb
43°F 6°C
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50°F 10°C
35°F 1°C
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60°F 15°C
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May
68°F 20°C
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Korinbo €26 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa €43 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Kanazawa Excel Hotel Tokyu €73 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
KKR Hotel Kanazawa €45 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Kanazawa Sky Hotel €82 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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Hidashide Coffee 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Hirai 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Omicho Market 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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Kenrokuen Garden 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kanazawa Castle 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Omicho Market 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Oyama Shrine” japan-guide.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 46 attractions in Kanazawa
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Traveler Description: The unique entry gate for which this 1599 shrine is famous was originally part of Kanazawa Caste.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Historic site
Address: 11-1 Oyama-machi Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0918
Japan
Tel: 076-231-7210
Fax: 076-231-4685

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“Lovely little shrine.”
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4 of 5 stars
larrence   36 contributions
japan
Dec 6, 2008

We came across this shrine quite accidentally on our walk to Kenrokuen and I'm so glad we did. Though the weather was awful that day, this little shrine was quite lovely. Pretty garden, and a very interesting gate. Buy some castellas from the vendors near the gate. more

“Delightful little shrine”
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4 of 5 stars
minerva95aus   1 contribution
Canberra
Dec 12, 2006

Though sights like Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle are bigger and more dramatic, the Oyama Shrine can be enjoyed on a different scale. It is small and manageable and has a lovely compact strolling garden. Well worth the visit. more

“So beautiful”
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5 of 5 stars
RainyKO   6 contributions
Leura NSW Australia
Feb 3, 2006

We happend to be here at the time of the 3,5,7, fesival. Small children dressed in full traditional costume are taken to the Shrine for a blessing. There were small girls and boy in costumes of equal beauty, tripping up the stone steps, wearing Geta on their little feet. All accompanied by proud Parents and Grand Parents. I became homesick... more

“これは珍しい･･･”
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4 of 5 stars
ねこちゃん   82 contributions
神奈川
Google Translation
Aug 24, 2009

加賀利家以降の歴代藩主を祀っているそうです。 人目を引く意匠の神社の神門は国指定の重文で 大通りからも見ることができ... more

“和とモダンが融合”
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4 of 5 stars
タミー   21 contributions
東京
Google Translation
Jul 19, 2009

神社だけどステンドグラスがあり、神門もモダンな様式で最初びっくりしました。昼に行ってもきれいですがライトアップされていれ... more

“神門のステンドグラスが美しい金沢市民の神社”
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4 of 5 stars
のんき   25 contributions
金沢市
Google Translation
Jan 25, 2009

　和洋漢折中様式でギヤマンのステンドグラスを採用した神門が異彩を放つ、前田利家と松様をまつる神社。今は美しいと評されてい... more

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Oyama Shrine Address

11-1 Oyama-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0918 , Japan
Tel: 076-231-7210 Fax: 076-231-4685