An Offering Hall of about 1502
The Jishu Shrine Heiden (地主神社幣殿) is the offering hall between the worship hall and main hall of Jishu Shrine, guardian shrine of Myooin at Katsuragawa, under a cusped gable roof of around 1501–1503 in Katsuragawabomuracho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on April 15, 1903 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay square hall under a cusped (kara-hafu) gable roof of cypress bark; designation number 00261.
The 1903 date in the Agency record is that of its designation under the former law.
The Offering Hall Before the Main Hall
The heiden, or offering hall, of Jishu Shrine in Katsuragawabomuracho, Otsu City, Shiga, dates from around 1501–1503 (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It is a single-storey hall one bay square, under a cusped kara-hafu gable roof of cypress bark.
According to a Katsuragawa walking map on the Otsu City site, Jishu Shrine is the guardian shrine of Myooin temple, and its worship hall, offering hall and main hall stand in a single line. The heiden was designated in 1903 together with the main hall of 1502 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency record has no commentary; the date, around 1501–1503, and its form, a one-bay hall with a cusped gable roof of cypress bark, set out what was designated.
What to Look For
At the heiden, look for the cusped cypress-bark gable and the line of worship hall, offering hall and main hall (Agency for Cultural Affairs; walking map).
Visiting
The heiden is owned by Jishu Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). According to the walking map on the Otsu City site, the shrine and Myooin are close to the Bomura bus stop.
Q&A
- When was it built?
- Around 1501–1503.
- What marks the roof?
- A cusped gable of cypress bark.
- Where does it stand?
- Between the worship and main halls.
- When was it designated?
- In 1903, under the former law.
- When was the Jishu Shrine Heiden designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On April 15, 1903 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Jishu Shrine Heiden (地主神社幣殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Katsuragawabomuracho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1903/04/15 (Meiji 36) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | 1 bay by 1 bay, single storey, cusped gable roof, cypress bark |
| Owner | Jishu Shrine |
| Public Access | Close to the Bomura bus stop (Katsuragawa walking map on the Otsu City site) |
References
- Jishu Shrine Heiden (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/1372
- Katsuragawa walking map (Otsu City Sports Promotion Committee, on the Otsu City site, in Japanese)
- https://www.city.otsu.lg.jp/material/files/group/126/katuragawa.pdf
Last verified: 2026.11.12
