金原周防守の建築
The Kimbara family, known for their construction work centered in Omachi City in the Chushin region, were renowned for their adherence to traditional Shinmei-zukuri techniques. Nisaka Shrine, built by the fourth generation, Sadakane, is a notable example from this era.
The main shrine of Nisaka Shrine is designated as a national treasure, built in the Shinmei-zukuri style with three bays by two bays. The roof, made of cypress bark, features a main pillar that directly supports the ridge beam.
Nisaka Shrine is located a few kilometers south of the city center of Omachi City. Its sacred grove, designated as a natural monument, contains several massive cedar trees. Nisaka Shrine is one of four Shinmei shrines established in Shinano.
| Deity | Amaterasu Omikami |
|---|---|
| Main Shrine | National Treasure Mid-Edo Period |
| Carpenter | Kimbara Suou |
| Architectural Style | Three-bay by two-bay Shinmei-zukuri, Cypress Bark Roof |
| Middle Gate | National Treasure Mid-Edo Period |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | Kimbara Suou |
| Architectural Style | Shikyakumon, Gabled Roof, Cypress Bark Roof |
The main shrine is said to have been built by Morinobu Nishina in the late Muromachi period but underwent significant repairs in the early Edo period, incorporating architectural styles from that time. Most of the repairs in 1654 were carried out by the Kimbara family of Omachi City.
| Deities | Izangami-no-Mikoto, Jininno, Imoyahime, Wakaichi Oji |
|---|---|
| Main Shrine | Important Cultural Property (Former National Treasure) Built in 1654 |
| Carpenters | Kimbara Suou-no-Kami Sadakane, Gozaemon |
| Architectural Style | Ikken-sha Sumi-kiri Kasuga-zukuri, Cypress Bark Roof |
| Kannon Hall | City Designated Cultural Property Built in 1706 |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | Kimbara Matahichi, Sakusuke |
| Architectural Style | Three-bay, Hip-and-Gable Roof, Thatch Roof |
| Kannon Hall Zushi | Built in 1706 |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | Kimbara Matahichi, Sakusuke |
| Architectural Style | One-bay, Hip-and-Gable Roof, Thatch Roof |
| Three-story Pagoda | Prefectural Treasure Built in 1711 |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | Kimbara Matahichi, Sakusuke |
| Architectural Style | Three-bay Three-story Pagoda, Thatch Roof |