Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa)
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Oyama-jinja (尾山神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan.
The shrine was established in 1599 in Utatsuyama (卯辰山), east of Kanazawa. It was moved to its present location in 1873 and renamed to Oyama-jinja. The main gate was constructed in 1875. This gate is a peculiar mix of traditional Japanese, Chinese, and European religious architectural elements. The gate is 25m high including the lightning rod. The third floor is particular famous for its Dutch stained-glass windows. It is said that the third floor was also used as a lighthouse. The gate was designed a Important Cultural Asset on August 29, 1950.
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