A Nagare-Style Hall of 1348 in Wazuka
The Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (天満宮本殿) is a one-bay nagare-style shrine hall of 1348 in Sono, Wazuka Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on July 3, 1941 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark; designation number 01020.
The 1941 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
A One-Bay Hall of 1348
The Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall in Sono, Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, is a one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark, which the Agency dates to 1348.
In the nagare style, the front slope of a gabled sanctuary entered on its long side is extended forward to form a pent roof.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency lists this one-bay nagare-style hall of 1348 as an Important Cultural Property. Its record has no commentary; the structure and date set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the long, flowing cypress-bark front roof of the nagare style (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by the Tenmangu shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official visiting information was found.
Q&A
- When was the main hall built?
- In 1348 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is it?
- A one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark.
- Where is it?
- In Sono, Wazuka Town, Kyoto Prefecture.
- When was it first designated?
- In 1941, under the former law.
- When was the Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On July 3, 1941 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (天満宮本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sono, Wazuka Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1941/07/03 (Showa 16) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | One-bay nagare style, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Tenmangu shrine |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/2046
Last verified: 2026.10.20