Haiden (Shinto)
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In Shinto shrine architecture, the haiden is the hall of worship or oratory. It is generally placed in front of the shrine's main sanctuary and often built on a larger scale than the latter. The haide
Izumo Taisha's haiden
Himeji model 7
Izumo-taisha
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Izumo-taisha, officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. No record gives the date of establishment. Located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, it hosts two
Haiden (Shinto)
…Izumo Taisha's haiden In Shinto shrine architecture, the haiden (拝殿) is the hall of worship or oratory. It is generally placed in front of the shrine's main sanctuary…
Monjin-no-yashiro, Amasaki-no-yashiro, Mimukai-no-yashiro, and honden
Scale model reconstruction of the ancient Izumo-taisha honden, based on large pillars found near the area
A Meiji period drawing proposing renovations, submitted to Prince Sanjō Sanetomi
Honden (main hall)