Kanazawa, Japan

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa

Founded in 1599 to honor Maeda Toshiie, first lord of Kaga, Oyama Shrine is famous for its unusual gate of 1875, which blends Japanese, Chinese, and European design and carries Dutch stained glass in a lantern-topped tower.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Oyama Shrine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 36.56639, 136.65528

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