A Small Shrine of About 1576
The Sofukuji Temple Guardian Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (総福寺鎮守天満宮本殿) is a shrine main hall of about 1576 in Sofukuji Temple in Hineno, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on May 31, 1978 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay kasuga-style hall roofed in cypress bark; designation number 02068.
A Kasuga-Style Shrine Guarding a Temple
The hall is the main sanctuary of the Tenmangu shrine that guards Sofukuji Temple in Hineno, Izumisano, and dates from about 1576 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
It is a small one-bay kasuga-style hall whose original timbers are well preserved (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency notes its distinctive details and values it as a forerunner of early modern shrine architecture.
What to Look For
Look for the small kasuga-style form, the well-preserved timbers and the distinctive details (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The shrine stands within Sofukuji Temple. No official information on interior access or visiting was found.
Q&A
- When was the Sofukuji Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall built?
- About 1576 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is it?
- At Sofukuji Temple in Hineno, Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture.
- What should I look for?
- The well-preserved timbers and details that anticipate early modern shrine architecture.
- Can I visit it?
- No visiting information was found.
- When was the Sofukuji Temple Guardian Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On May 31, 1978 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Sofukuji Temple Guardian Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (総福寺鎮守天満宮本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hineno, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1978/05/31 (Showa 53) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | One-bay kasuga-style hall, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Sofukuji Temple |
| Public Access | No public access information |
References
- Sofukuji Temple Guardian Tenmangu Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/2178
Last verified: 2026.10.15