Koshio Shrine
A shrine in the Takabatake Koshiogiwa district. The shrine was to have been built in 1570 by master craftsmen Jinbee from Hida City for the seventh head of the Togashi Saemon family. It was the first building in the prefecture to be designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan (formerly called National Treasures). The main shrine has a gabled, hipped roof design that blends together characteristics of Japanese, Chinese, and Indian architecture. The building is fully adorned with graceful and delicate carvings.
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