Kanazawa Series: Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa is known for its rather peculiar gate.

Japanese-style gate leading to Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa City

Nope, not this gate.

European-style gate at Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa City

This one!

It obviously has European influences and is famous for the stained glass windows on the third floor. I liked the intricate woodworking of the doors!

Also on the grounds of is a small garden.

The ema have the gate on them.

Ema tablets from Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa City

Besides the stamp, I also bought two charms, one for traffic safety and the other to avoid disasters. My friends and I almost got in a very bad car accident on the way to Kanazawa, and that coupled with the damage wrought by Typhoon Hagibis made it seem that these were the charms to buy!

Traffic safety charm from Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa City
Traffic-safety charm!

Stamp for Oyama Shrine

Stamp from Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa City
Date acquired: October 21st, 2019