Gongen

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Refers to the syle of Shinto architecture that developed during the Heian period (794-1185), originally called the Ishinoma style. The style is characterized by a type of shrine in which two buildings are joined together by an intervening space that is paved and covered by a gable roof. The style became popular for mausoleums during the Kamakura period (1185-1333), and was later referred to as the Gongen style during the Edo period (1615-1868).
Gongen
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024