National Treasures of Ehime
愛 媛 県 の 国 宝Ehime’s national treasures — properties designated kokuhō for their exceptional value to the nation.
A two-storeyed gate at Ishiteji in Matsuyama, Ehime, said to date from 1318. Its frog-leg struts are held masterpieces carrying the Kamakura character.
A Heian great armour at Oyamazumi Shrine in Ehime, laced in three colours to form an arrowhead plant. The Agency calls it the oldest armour surviving.
A Tang bronze mirror at Oyamazumi Shrine in Ehime, 26.8 centimetres across. A grapevine forms the ground beneath birds and beasts. National Treasure since 1953.
A Kamakura sword mounting at Oyamazumi Shrine in Ehime, 96.3 centimetres long. Its peony arabesque is cut differently on each part. National Treasure since 1955.
Explore the extraordinary Naraharayama Sutra Mound artifacts, 42 National Treasures from 12th-century Japan including a magnificent bronze pagoda, discovered in 1934. Visit these perfectly preserved Buddhist treasures at Tamakawa Modern Art Museum in Ehime.
Discover the National Treasure main hall of Taisan-ji Temple, a magnificent Kamakura-period Buddhist building in Matsuyama. Temple 52 on the Shikoku pilgrimage, it houses rare secret Buddha statues and features a legendary origin story.
Discover Taihoji Main Hall, a National Treasure in Matsuyama, Ehime. This early Kamakura-period temple preserves rare late-Heian Amida hall architecture and houses Important Cultural Property Buddhist statues. Open annually on March 28.
Discover the Akaito Odoshi Yoroi, a National Treasure armor said to have been dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island. This rare Heian-period masterpiece uniquely combines o-yoroi and domaru features.
Discover the National Treasure Ōdachi attributed to the Bungo swordsmith Tomoyuki, a magnificent 275 cm great sword from the Nanbokuchō period. Housed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, this legendary blade was wielded by the warrior Ōmori Hikoshichi and later dedicated to the shrine by his descendants.
Discover the National Treasure ōdachi inscribed "Jōji 5th Year, Senjuin Nagayoshi" at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island. Learn about this masterpiece of Nanbokuchō-era swordsmithing, the Yamato Senjuin school, and Emperor Go-Murakami's legendary offering.
Discover the Kon'ito Odoshi Yoroi, a National Treasure of Japan housed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, Ehime. This late Heian-period ō-yoroi, one of Japan's Three Great Armors, was dedicated by the warrior Kōno Michinobu after the Genpei War.
Discover the Murasaki Aya Odoshi Yoroi, a rare National Treasure armor from the early Kamakura period, housed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, Ehime. Learn about its history, craftsmanship, and how to visit.
More from Ehime
Ehime’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.
The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.
Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.