Oyama Shrine

尾山神社

Oyama Shrine honours Maeda Toshiie, founder of the ruling Maeda family, and moved to this site in 1873. Its famous gate, finished in 1875, mixes Japanese, Chinese and European styles and is an Important Cultural Property. The shrine also has a pond garden with a small island and bridges shaped like old musical instruments. It lies between Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle and the Nagamachi district.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: The grounds are open every day of the year.
Getting there: About 3 minutes on foot from the Minami-cho/Oyama Shrine bus stop (Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu bus, West JR Bus).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The garden is lit up from after sunset until 22:00.
The shrine's sacred treasures are not on public display.
The main gate mixes traditional Japanese, Chinese and European architectural elements.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The shrine is lit up from after sunset until 22:00.
The grounds include a pond-style garden with an artificial island and bridge.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ishikawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.