A Light Fence Around the Main Hall
The Nagao Hachiman Shrine Lattice Fence (長尾八幡宮透塀, Nagao Hachimangū sukibei) is a see-through fence of 1916 extending north and south of the main hall of Nagao Hachiman Shrine in Suo-Oshima Town, Oshima District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on December 3, 2024 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency for Cultural Affairs records a timber fence with a copper roof, 25 metres long in total; registration number 35-0129, owned by the religious corporation Nagao Hachiman Shrine.
Why It Was Registered
The Lattice Fence was registered as a structure contributing to the historic landscape of the country. The Agency for Cultural Affairs describes a light, airy fence that contributes to the historic scene around the main hall.
What to Look For
The fence encloses the main hall precinct. It stands on a cut-stone platform under a gabled copper roof, and its north and south ends turn one bay to the west (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The eaves rest on bracket arms; diamond lattices fill the bays, paired diagonal battens fill the transoms, and horizontal boards fill the lower panels (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
Nagao Hachiman Shrine is a working shrine, and its buildings and torii can be seen from outside when visiting. No information on visiting hours or interior access has been published, so please be considerate of worshippers.
The shrine's history and the links between the nine structures are on the group page Nagao Hachiman Shrine.
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Q&A
- When was the Lattice Fence built?
- In 1916 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How long is the fence?
- 25 metres in total (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What is its design?
- Diamond lattices between the posts, paired diagonal battens in the transoms and boards in the lower panels (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What does the fence do?
- It runs north and south from the main hall and encloses its precinct (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- When was the Nagao Hachiman Shrine Lattice Fence registered?
- On December 3, 2024, together with eight other structures of Nagao Hachiman Shrine.
Basic Information
| Name | Nagao Hachiman Shrine Lattice Fence (長尾八幡宮透塀) |
|---|---|
| Location | 11431-2 Jinnan, Nishi-Agenosho, Suo-Oshima Town, Oshima District, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2024/12/03 (Reiwa 6) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Timber, copper roof, 25 metres long in total |
| Owner | Nagao Hachiman Shrine (religious corporation) |
| Public Access | Shrine grounds (exterior visible when visiting) |
References
- Nagao Hachiman Shrine Lattice Fence (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00015252
- Nagao Hachiman Shrine Lattice Fence (Yamaguchi Prefecture cultural properties, Japanese)
- https://bunkazai.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/sp/bunkazai/summary.asp?mid=110253
Last verified: 2026.10.14
