Kanazawa - Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine was dedicated to Lord Toshiie Maeda, the first lord of the Kaga Clan. It was first built on Mount Utatsu in 1599 by order of the second Lord Toshinaga Maeda and moved to its present location by later lords. The grounds include a garden designed by Enshu Kobori with islets and bridges shaped like harps and lutes. Its gate, was designed by a Dutch architect named Holtman and built by Yoshinosuke Tsuda.