What other travelers are saying about Oyama Shrine
Beautiful spot to visit. Right near the castle. Architecture that will always impress. Incredible restorations and wonderful staff to help along the way. Stamps for your book and a lovely little garden.
You can visit the surroundings for free and it’s really beautiful. I didn’t expect but I loved it. It’s not far from the castle so drop by, you’ll love it too.
I came on a weekday and it wasn’t that busy. Definitely should see this shrine if you can! It is humongous and there are lots to see. They give out handwritten goshuins here and you’ll see some exclusive goshuincho too. You’ll get a slip of paper with a number on it and they’ll tell you to come back in a few minutes. There’s a lot of art and a garden going on. There’s a pond with carp swimming around. It’s very tranquil.
Established in 1599 and dedicated to Maeda Toshiie the first lord of Kaga.
Moved to the current location in 1873. The main gate dates back to 1875 and is 82 ft/25 m tall.
The gate is a mix of Japanese, Chinese and European (Dutch stained glass windows) architectural elements. It's believed that the third floor was used as a lighthouse.
In the shrine you can see a traditional palankin with samurai weapons.