権現造
A complex shrine structure where the worship hall (*haiden*) and the main sanctuary (*honden*) are connected by an intermediate space known as *ishi-no-ma* or *ai-no-ma*. This type of shrine often features a gabled roof (*irimoya-zukuri*) for the main sanctuary, with the intermediate space set at a slightly lower level.
Originally, the *ai-no-ma* was an earthen floor, but in later periods, it was covered with wood or stone.
Photo: Hinomisaki Shrine, Kami-no-Miya