The Fence Around the Sanctuary
The Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence (安倍晴明神社透塀) is a lattice fence enclosing a shrine main hall of 1924 in Abeno Motomachi, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on September 10, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a timber fence roofed in copper, 25 metres long; registration number 27-771.
A Fence Marking the Sacred Ground
The Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence runs from the back of the worship hall to enclose the main hall on all sides; it is timber with a copper roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Chamfered square posts are tied by rails at waist and lintel height, with diamond-section slats above the waist rail and vertical boards below.
The little roof rests on beams carried by projecting brackets, with widely spaced rafters in a single tier (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape: finely made of good timber, it gives the setting of the main hall a dignified frame.
What to Look For
Notice how the main hall shows through the diamond-section slats (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The precinct is open for worship. The shrine's history and directions are on the Abe Seimei Shrine page.
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Q&A
- When was the Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence built?
- In 1924 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How long is the Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence?
- 25 metres.
- What should I look for in the Abe Seimei Shrine fence?
- The diamond-section slats and the little bracketed roof.
- What does the Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence enclose?
- The main hall, on all four sides.
- When was the Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence registered?
- On September 10, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence (安倍晴明神社透塀) |
|---|---|
| Location | 144 Abeno Motomachi, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2019/09/10 (Reiwa 1) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Timber, copper roof, 25 m long |
| Owner | Abe Oji Shrine (religious corporation) |
| Public Access | Visible in the shrine precinct |
References
- Abe Seimei Shrine Lattice Fence (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00012963
- About Abe Seimei Shrine (Abe Seimei Shrine, Japanese)
- https://abeseimeijinjya.jp/history/
Last verified: 2026.10.15
