A Shrine Hall of 1468 in Kusatsu
The Isasa Shrine Main Hall (伊砂砂神社本殿) is a one-bay nagare-style shrine main hall of 1468 in Shibukawa 2-chome, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on April 13, 1922 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark, with 2 ridge tags designated alongside it; designation number 00763.
The 1922 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
A One-Bay Nagare-Style Hall of 1468
The Isasa Shrine Main Hall is a nagare-style hall one bay wide, roofed in cypress bark (Agency for Cultural Affairs). In the nagare style, the front slope of a gabled roof runs on to cover the area before the sanctuary.
The Agency dates the hall to 1468. Two ridge tags are designated with it.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency lists this one-bay nagare-style hall, built in 1468 in the late Muromachi period, as an Important Cultural Property, with two ridge tags designated alongside it.
What to Look For
Look for the long front slope of the nagare-style roof and the layered cypress-bark eaves (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The hall is owned by Isasa Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on visiting conditions or access was found.
Q&A
- When was the Isasa Shrine Main Hall built?
- In 1468 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is it?
- A one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark.
- What else is designated with it?
- Two ridge tags.
- How is the shrine name read?
- Isasa Jinja (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- When was the Isasa Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On April 13, 1922 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Isasa Shrine Main Hall (伊砂砂神社本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Shibukawa 2-chome, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1922/04/13 (Taisho 11) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | One-bay nagare style, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Isasa Shrine |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Isasa Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/1420
Last verified: 2026.10.19