The Guardian Shrine of the Temple
The Kanshinji Temple Kariteimoten Hall (観心寺訶梨帝母天堂) is a kasuga-style shrine hall of 1549 in Teramoto, Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on March 28, 1923 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay kasuga-style hall with a cusped gable on the front eaves, roofed in cypress bark, designated together with two ridge tags; designation number 00774.
The 1923 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
A Kasuga-Style Guardian Shrine
The Kanshinji Temple Kariteimoten Hall is a one-bay kasuga-style shrine of 1549, with a cusped gable on the front eaves and a cypress-bark roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs). The temple lists it as its guardian shrine.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency's record has no commentary; the form of a one-bay kasuga-style hall with a cusped gable, the date of 1549 and the ridge tags set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the cusped gable on the front eaves and the cypress-bark kasuga-style roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Kanshinji Temple (Agency for Cultural Affairs). The five buildings, visiting and access are covered on the Kanshinji Temple page. According to the temple, it is open from 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30), and admission is 300 yen for adults.
Q&A
- When was it built?
- In 1549 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What form is it?
- A one-bay kasuga-style shrine with a cusped front gable, in cypress bark.
- What else is designated with it?
- Two ridge tags.
- What does the temple call it?
- Its guardian shrine.
- When was the Kanshinji Temple Kariteimoten Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On March 28, 1923 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Kanshinji Temple Kariteimoten Hall (観心寺訶梨帝母天堂) |
|---|---|
| Location | Teramoto, Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1923/03/28 (Taisho 12) |
| Quantity | 1 building (with 2 ridge tags) |
| Dimensions | One-bay kasuga style, cusped front gable, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Kanshinji Temple |
| Public Access | Open 9:00-17:00, adults 300 yen (Kanshinji) |
References
- Kanshinji Temple Kariteimoten Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/2186
- Visiting information (Kanshinji official site, Japanese)
- https://www.kanshinji.com/haikan.html
- About Kanshinji (Kanshinji official site, Japanese)
- https://www.kanshinji.com/rekisi.html
Last verified: 2026.10.21
