A Nagare-Style Hall of 1522
The Tenjin Shrine Main Hall (天神社本殿) is a one-bay nagare-style shrine hall of 1522 in Daiku, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on March 31, 1953 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark; designation number 01201.
A One-Bay Nagare-Style Hall
The Tenjin Shrine Main Hall in Daiku, Yamanashi City, is a one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark, which the Agency dates to 1522.
In the nagare style, the front slope of a gabled sanctuary entered on its long side is extended forward to form a pent roof.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency lists this one-bay nagare-style hall of 1522 as an Important Cultural Property. Its record has no commentary; the structure and date set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the long, flowing front slope of the nagare roof and its cypress-bark covering (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Tenjin Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official visiting information was found.
Q&A
- When was the Tenjin Shrine Main Hall built?
- In 1522 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What style is it?
- A one-bay nagare-style hall roofed in cypress bark.
- Where is it?
- In Daiku, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
- What is the nagare style?
- A form in which the front roof slope extends forward as a pent roof.
- When was the Tenjin Shrine Main Hall designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On March 31, 1953 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Tenjin Shrine Main Hall (天神社本殿) |
|---|---|
| Location | Daiku, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1953/03/31 (Showa 28) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | One-bay nagare style, cypress-bark roof |
| Owner | Tenjin Shrine |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Tenjin Shrine Main Hall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/875
Last verified: 2026.10.19