At Oyama Jinja Shrine, the first feudal lord of the Kaga domain, Maeda Toshiie, and his wife, Omatsu, are worshipped as deities, and a number of festivals are held regularly. Because the enshrined deity is a military commander, it is said that worshipping here will bring certain victory as well as prosperity in both the literary and military arts. Additionally, as the festivals held here feature a married couple, there are many visitors to the shrine who pray for happy marriages and easy childbirth.

There are about 90 festivals held here during the year, and the most famous of these is the Hyakumangoku Matsuri, which takes place in June. It's a large event which includes the Hyakumangoku Procession. In this procession, the Oyama Shrine Gohorai portable shrine, which is said to hold Toshiie's soul, is carried through the city accompanied by actors dressed up as Toriie, Omatsu, warriors, and traditional firefighters. 

The shrine gate within the grounds incorporates three structural styles of Japan, China, and the West, creating a novel design. It is designated as a National Important Cultural Property, and it has become a symbol of Kanazawa. While at the same time preserving traditional crafts, new aspects are seamlessly incorporated, displaying the character and aesthetic sense of the people of Kanazawa.

Additionally, the encompassing gardens are quite beautiful and were formed between the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji period. They are often called the "gardens of musical instruments" because the names of Biwajima Island and Kotobashi Bridge within the gardens are associated with traditional Japanese instruments.

Close to Omicho Ichiba and Kanazawajo Castle, it's easy to casually pay a visit to the Oyama Jinja Shrine while sightseeing in the area.

Photograph provided by Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism League