[Ishikawa Prefecture] Oyama Shrine, a shrine dedicated to Maeda Toshiie and its shining stained glass "Shinmon"

Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture⛩️ Located close to Kanazawa Castle, this shrine enshrines Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the Kaga domain and one of the warlords who ruled through the Sengoku period, and his wife Omatsu-no-kata🥸 The "Shinmon" gate, which uses three architectural styles, Japanese, Chinese, and Western, which are rare nationwide, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. I was overwhelmed by the magnificent gate, which blends the culture and traditional styles of foreign lands👀 The stained glass window on the top floor was particularly impressive, and when combined with the view of the night sky, it was so beautiful that I was entranced✨ *The tip of the gate is said to be the oldest lightning rod in Japan⚡️ There is also a bronze statue of Maeda Toshiie in the precincts, and his figure holding his spear high was truly fitting for a Sengoku warlord! -————————————— [Access🚌] ① Take the "Castle Town Kanazawa Tour Bus" from JR Kanazawa Station, Get off at "Minamimachi/Oyama Shrine", about a 3-minute walk ② Take the "Kanazawa Flat Bus Lumber Route" from JR Kanazawa Station, Get off at "Chamber of Commerce and Industry", about a 2-minute walk [Reception hours🕰️] *Conferment office 9:00-17:00 -————————————— #Autumn trip #Ishikawa Prefecture #Ishikawa trip #Kanazawa #Kanazawa trip #Autumn pilgrimage #Oyama Shrine #Oyama Shrine stained glass #Toshiie Maeda #Omatsu no Kata #Shinmon Gate #Important Cultural Property #Camera trip #SLR #canoneosskissx9i #Tour of history #Places where you can feel history #I love traveling #Travel record #Cut-out world #Traveling in Japan #Where should we go next? #japan #japantravel