A Kasuga-Style Hall of 1396
The Tenno Shrine Main Hall (天皇神社本殿) is a one-bay kasuga-style shrine main hall of 1396 in Bizencho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on March 26, 1915 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay kasuga-style hall roofed in cypress bark, with 5 ridge tags designated alongside it; designation number 00651.
The 1915 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
A One-Bay Kasuga-Style Hall
The Tenno Shrine Main Hall is a kasuga-style hall one bay wide, roofed in cypress bark (Agency for Cultural Affairs). In the kasuga style, a gabled sanctuary entered at the gable end has a pent roof over its front.
The Agency dates the hall to 1396, and 5 ridge tags are designated with it.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency lists this one-bay kasuga-style hall of 1396 as an Important Cultural Property. Its record has no commentary; the structure, date and the 5 ridge tags set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the kasuga form, with its pent roof over the front, and the cypress-bark roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Tenno Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on visiting or access was found.
Q&A
- When was the Tenno Shrine Main Hall built?
- In 1396 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is it?
- A one-bay kasuga-style hall roofed in cypress bark.
- What else is designated with it?
- Five ridge tags.
- Where is Tenno Shrine?
- In Bizencho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture.
- When was the Tenno Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On March 26, 1915 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tenno Shrine Main Hall (天皇神社本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bizencho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1915/03/26 (Taisho 4) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | One-bay kasuga style, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Tenno Shrine |
| Public Access | No official information on visits or access |
References
- Tenno Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/2601
Last verified: 2026.10.19