A Small Shrine Densely Carved
The Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall (椿八幡神社本殿) is the main hall of a shrine of around 1856 in Tsubakicho, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on March 29, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a small single-storey timber hall with a cypress-bark roof under temporary metal sheeting, covering 4.7 square metres; registration number 36-191.
A One-Bay Hall Packed with Carving
The Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall stands facing north at the back of the precinct in the centre of Tsubakicho, in southeastern Anan: a one-bay nagare-style hall with a cypress-bark roof under temporary sheet metal, its surrounding veranda carried on brackets (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Closely spaced two-step brackets with tail rafters project diagonally from the post tops as well, the gables carry double tie beams, and the spaces between brackets and around the doors are densely carved (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency registered it as a model of design, a shrine hall of complex structure and rich ornament.
What to Look For
Look for the brackets projecting diagonally and the dense carving between them and around the doors (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
No official information on visiting was found.
Q&A
- When was the Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall built?
- Around 1856 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is the main hall?
- A one-bay nagare style with a cypress-bark roof.
- What should I look for?
- The dense carving between brackets and around the doors.
- Which way does it face?
- North, at the back of the precinct.
- When was the Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall registered?
- On March 29, 2019 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall (椿八幡神社本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | 1-1 Tsubakicho, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2019/03/29 (Heisei 31) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Single-storey timber, cypress bark (temporary metal sheeting), 4.7 m² |
| Owner | Hachiman Shrine (Religious Corporation) |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Tsubaki Hachiman Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00012822
Last verified: 2026.10.17