A Bell Tower in the Medieval Manner
The Daisenji Temple Bell Tower (大山寺鐘楼) is a bell tower of 1950 in Daisen, Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on October 27, 2017 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a timber structure with a copper roof, covering 11 square metres; registration number 31-239.
A Bell Tower beside the Main Hall
The Daisenji Bell Tower stands west of the main hall, facing north: one bay square, single-storey, under a gabled copper roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Its posts lean slightly inward on a stone platform and are tied by three levels of tie beams (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Large bearing blocks on the posts carry carved bracket arms crossed in a cross, which support the purlins and the curved tie beams.
Why It Was Registered
The Agency notes that, like the main hall, it is based on medieval style with modern features, and registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for the inward-leaning posts and the carved bracket arms crossed at right angles (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Daisenji Temple (Agency for Cultural Affairs). The Amida Hall, main hall and bell tower are introduced together on the Daisenji Temple page. No official information on visiting hours was found.
Q&A
- When was the bell tower built?
- In 1950 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where does it stand?
- West of the main hall, facing north.
- How is it built?
- With inward-leaning posts and carved bracket arms crossed at right angles.
- What style is it?
- Medieval in manner, with modern features.
- When was the Daisenji Temple Bell Tower registered?
- On October 27, 2017 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Daisenji Temple Bell Tower (大山寺鐘楼) |
|---|---|
| Location | 9 Daisen, Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2017/10/27 (Heisei 29) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Timber, copper roof, 11 m² |
| Owner | Daisenji Temple |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Daisenji Temple Bell Tower (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00012020
Last verified: 2026.10.22
