Ozaki Shrine

Overview

Ozaki Shrine is a shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, that enshrines Amaterasu, Tōshō Daigongen, and Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain. Founded in 1643, its vermilion-lacquered halls are adorned with the crest of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it was revered as the Edo of Kanazawa Castle and the Nikkō of the Hokuriku region. Also known as Kanazawa Tōshōgū, its halls are designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Highlights

• ●A shrine enshrining Amaterasu, Tōshō Daigongen, and Maeda Toshitsune
• ●Vermilion-lacquered halls adorned with the crest of Tokugawa Ieyasu
• ●A historic legacy known as the Nikkō of the Hokuriku region
• ●Halls designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan

History

Ozaki Shrine was founded in 1643. It is considered one of the shrines enshrining a domain's founding lord, a trend that flourished from the late Edo period into the early Meiji era. Its vermilion-lacquered halls, decorated with the crest of Tokugawa Ieyasu, were revered as the Edo of Kanazawa Castle and the Nikkō of the Hokuriku region. It is also known as Kanazawa Tōshōgū.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to Ozaki Shrine from central Kanazawa
2. 2Admire the vermilion-lacquered halls and the crest of Tokugawa Ieyasu
3. 3Learn the history connected with the enshrined deities
4. 4Conclude the visit by viewing the architecture designated as an Important Cultural Property

Did you know?

💡 Ozaki Shrine is also known by the alternate name Kanazawa Tōshōgū.

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