Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Japanese (culture or style)
8. Japanese styles (styles)
9. Japanese architecture styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of Shinto architecture that was developed during the Nara (710-794) and Heian (794-1185) periods. The style is characterized by a type of shrine with a pent roof added to the gable end that extends over a flight of stairs leading to its doors.