Oyama Shrine
E748184
Oyama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan, renowned for its distinctive gate that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Oyama Shrine canonical | 4 |
| Oyama Jinja (Etchū) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8190615 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oyama Shrine Context triple: [Kanazawa, hasLandmark, Oyama Shrine]
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A.
Aoshima Shrine
Aoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the small subtropical island of Aoshima off the coast of Miyazaki, Japan, renowned for its lush coastal scenery and distinctive rock formations known as the “Devil’s Washboard.”
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B.
Yaegaki Shrine
Yaegaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Japan, famed for its association with the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto and popular as a place to pray for love and marriage.
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C.
Otoyo Shrine
Otoyo Shrine is a small, historic Shinto shrine in Kyoto known for its guardian mouse statues and tranquil atmosphere along the Philosopher’s Path.
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D.
Morito Shrine
Morito Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in the coastal town of Hayama, Kanagawa, known for its scenic seaside setting and views of Sagami Bay and Mount Fuji.
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E.
Hanazono Shrine
Hanazono Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo known for its Inari worship, seasonal festivals, and vibrant cherry blossoms amid the urban bustle of Shinjuku.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oyama Shrine Target entity description: Oyama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan, renowned for its distinctive gate that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles.
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A.
Aoshima Shrine
Aoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the small subtropical island of Aoshima off the coast of Miyazaki, Japan, renowned for its lush coastal scenery and distinctive rock formations known as the “Devil’s Washboard.”
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B.
Yaegaki Shrine
Yaegaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Japan, famed for its association with the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto and popular as a place to pray for love and marriage.
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C.
Otoyo Shrine
Otoyo Shrine is a small, historic Shinto shrine in Kyoto known for its guardian mouse statues and tranquil atmosphere along the Philosopher’s Path.
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D.
Morito Shrine
Morito Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in the coastal town of Hayama, Kanagawa, known for its scenic seaside setting and views of Sagami Bay and Mount Fuji.
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E.
Hanazono Shrine
Hanazono Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo known for its Inari worship, seasonal festivals, and vibrant cherry blossoms amid the urban bustle of Shinjuku.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Shinto shrine
ⓘ
shrine gate ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kaga Domain
ⓘ
Maeda clan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Maeda Toshiie ⓘ |
| foundedInPeriod | Meiji period ⓘ |
| hasAccess | reachable from Kanazawa Station by bus ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalSignificance | example of eclectic Meiji-era design ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalStyle |
Chinese architecture
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Chinese architecture ⓘ Japanese architecture ⓘ Japanese architecture ⓘ Western architecture ⓘ Western architecture ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Religious buildings and structures in Kanazawa
ⓘ
Shinto shrines in Ishikawa Prefecture ⓘ Tourist attractions in Kanazawa ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance | symbol of Kanazawa’s historical heritage ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
bridge over pond
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main hall (honden) ⓘ stained glass windows ⓘ stone lanterns ⓘ torii gate ⓘ worship hall (haiden) ⓘ |
| hasFestival | annual shrine festival ⓘ |
| hasFunction | main entrance to Oyama Shrine ⓘ |
| hasGarden | shrine garden with pond ⓘ |
| hasGroundsType | urban shrine grounds ⓘ |
| hasMaterial |
brick
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wood ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| hasObjectOfVeneration |
spirit of Maeda Toshiie
ⓘ
linked to:
Maeda Toshitsune
|
| hasPart | Oyama Shrine gate ⓘ |
| hasView | views of Kanazawa city ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
Important Cultural Property of Japan
ⓘ
linked to:
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
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| knownFor | distinctive gate blending Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chūbu region
ⓘ
Honshu ⓘ Ishikawa Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Kanazawa ⓘ Kanazawa Castle area ⓘ
linked to:
Kanazawa Castle grounds
|
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| religion | Shinto ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | Kanazawa ⓘ |
| worshipType | public worship ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Oyama Shrine Description of subject: Oyama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan, renowned for its distinctive gate that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles.
Referenced by (5)
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linked to: Oyama Shrine