A Nagare-Style Hall of 1487 in Uji
The Juhachi Shrine Main Hall (十八神社本殿) is a three-bay nagare-style shrine main hall of 1487 in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on March 28, 1923 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a three-bay nagare-style hall roofed in wood shingles, with 3 ridge tags and 1 old eaves board designated alongside it; designation number 00770.
The 1923 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
A Three-Bay Nagare-Style Hall
The Juhachi Shrine Main Hall is a nagare-style hall three bays wide, roofed in wood shingles (Agency for Cultural Affairs). In the nagare style, the front slope of a gabled roof runs on to cover the area before the sanctuary.
The Agency dates it to 1487, and 3 ridge tags and 1 old eaves board are designated with the hall.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency lists this three-bay nagare-style hall of 1487 as an Important Cultural Property. Its record has no commentary; the structure, date and the ridge tags and eaves board set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the long front slope of the nagare-style roof and its shingled eaves (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Juhachi Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on visiting or access was found.
Q&A
- When was the Juhachi Shrine Main Hall built?
- In 1487 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is it?
- A three-bay nagare-style hall roofed in wood shingles.
- What else is designated with it?
- Three ridge tags and one old eaves board.
- Where is Juhachi Shrine?
- In Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.
- When was the Juhachi Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On March 28, 1923 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Juhachi Shrine Main Hall (十八神社本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1923/03/28 (Taisho 12) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Three-bay nagare style, wood-shingle roof |
| Owner | Juhachi Shrine |
| Public Access | No official information on visits or access |
References
- Juhachi Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/1975
Last verified: 2026.10.19